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how to connect KC868 to home assistant - eddiebullman - 02-03-2024
Ok I have my KV868-A6 & nRF24l01 boards how do I connect it to my wifi network and home assistant as I can't find anywhere how to connect every thing together I a completely new to once I get the thin connected I mite understand it better s
RE: how to connect KC868 to home assistant - admin - 02-03-2024
do you want nRF24L01 work with home assistant?
RE: how to connect KC868 to home assistant - Lucas35 - 02-22-2024
Connecting your KC868 to Home Assistant involves several steps. Here's a general guide, but keep in mind that specific details may vary based on your setup:
1.Connect KC868-A6 and nRF24l01 boards physically.
2.Configure KC868-A6 to connect to home Wi-Fi using a web interface or app.
3.Find the IP address of KC868-A6.
4.In Home Assistant's configuration file: switch: - platform: kc868 host: YOUR_KC868_IP_ADDRESS
5.Restart Home Assistant.
6.Check and test the KC868-A6 switch in Home Assistant interface
Hope this helos, let me know how it goes
RE: how to connect KC868 to home assistant - tamibandy - 03-26-2024
(02-22-2024, 11:50 AM)Lucas35 Wrote: Connecting your KC868 to Home Assistant involves several steps. Here's a general guide, but keep in mind that specific details may vary based on your setup:
1.Connect KC868-A6 and nRF24l01 boards physically.
2.Configure KC868-A6 to connect to home Wi-Fi using a web interface or app.
3.Find the IP address of KC868-A6.
4.In Home Assistant's configuration file: switch: - platform: kc868 host: YOUR_KC868_IP_ADDRESS
5.Restart Home Assistant.
6.Check and test the KC868-A6 switch in Home Assistant interface
Hope this helos, let me know how it goes
Can you explain a little bit more detailed this steps?
I want to use KC868-A8.
What firmware should I use for the controller?
Thanks
RE: how to connect KC868 to home assistant - admin - 03-27-2024
if you want use KC868-A8 integrate to home assistant, just use by ESPHome. you can download ESPHome config yaml file at here: https://www.kincony.com/forum/attachment.php?aid=1100
RE: how to connect KC868 to home assistant - jarekD - 06-16-2024
(03-26-2024, 06:04 PM)tamibandy Wrote:(02-22-2024, 11:50 AM)Lucas35 Wrote: Connecting your KC868 to Home Assistant involves several steps. Here's a general guide, but keep in mind that specific details may vary based on your setup:
1.Connect KC868-A6 and nRF24l01 boards physically.
2.Configure KC868-A6 to connect to home Wi-Fi using a web interface or app.
3.Find the IP address of KC868-A6.
4.In Home Assistant's configuration file: switch: - platform: kc868 host: YOUR_KC868_IP_ADDRESS
5.Restart Home Assistant.
6.Check and test the KC868-A6 switch in Home Assistant interface
Hope this helos, let me know how it goes
Can you explain a little bit more detailed this steps?
I want to use KC868-A8.
What firmware should I use for the controller?
Thanks
I also need more info, i.e. on the step " 2.Configure KC868-A6 to connect to home Wi-Fi using a web interface or app. "
I just received my KC868-A16 and can't get started with it. After powering up for the first time, I can't see the WiFi network, nor it doesn't connect automatically to my LAN. How to connect to it to start configuring the device?
RE: how to connect KC868 to home assistant - admin - 06-16-2024
if you want use A16 with home assistant, just use our ESPHome yaml file.
if you want directly to use A16 board, you can download KCS firmware.
note: when you download firmware, remove the RF 433M receiver module from PCB.
RE: how to connect KC868 to home assistant - jarekD - 06-18-2024
(06-16-2024, 10:29 PM)admin Wrote: if you want use A16 with home assistant, just use our ESPHome yaml file.
if you want directly to use A16 board, you can download KCS firmware.
note: when you download firmware, remove the RF 433M receiver module from PCB.
Can you please clarify, if I want to use A16 with Home Assistant and ESPHome, is this the yaml file to use?
https://www.kincony.com/kc868-a16-ethernet-home-assistant-esphome-configure.html
1) The file is badly formatted. Is it available for download with proper formatting?
2) Can you explain where/how to add the file to home assistant installation?
3) Please clarify on the firmware: If I use this one:
https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3791
Is this the valid firmware to have the A16 work with ESPHome in Home Assistant?
When I go to ESPHome in Home assistant and click add device, it asks for IP and Port of the device. Should this work with A16?
RE: how to connect KC868 to home assistant - admin - 06-19-2024
1. you can use this yaml file for A16 board: https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1628
2. install ESPHome add-on firstly on home assistant, then create device for A16, i think you can check this video tour: https://youtu.be/cEaZAF2YGCo
3. This is KCS firmware, if you want to use ESPHome, not use this one. just do as above video link, use by ESPHome is enough.