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Firmware + I2C + Button - MarcinG - 07-21-2024
Hi,
I have a few issues:
- When I install firmware versions newer than v.1.0.24, I can't set Bind Output, Function, On, Off and Toggle in the input settings. It simply doesn't exist (screenshot 1). This is v.2.2.4 (screenshot 2). In older firmware versions, this problem does not occur (screenshot 3). This is v.1.0.24 (screenshot 4). I'm not sure if this is an issue on my end or if these functions have been removed?
- Will the I2C sensor support function be added in future firmware updates? I prefer the official firmware over ESPHome, and I would like to be able to connect and operate the BME280 sensor with the official firmware just like the ONEWire DS18B20 sensor (in newer firmware versions).
- Is it possible to create a "virtual" button? I'm thinking of a situation like this: In my office, I have a main light connected to the output on the KC868-A16 (the button controlling this light is connected to the input) and an LED strip connected to Home Assistant via Zigbee communication. I would like to toggle the main light with a single click, toggle the LED strip with a double click, and turn off both lights with a hold on. Is this possible? It is possible to pull out the topic in Home Assistant to do automation on double click? Or maybe this can be done in the new firmware version, for example, in the input tab, where you specify which input will control which output, will be able to provide entities from Home Assistant?
Best regards,
RE: Firmware + I2C + Button - admin - 07-22-2024
1. KCS v2 use IFTTT for AUTOMATION setting. You will see the left menu have "IFTTT" webpage.
2. if you want to use own i2c device, suggest you config by ESPHome. that's flexible.
3. KCS v2 already support 1-click, 2-click, hold on different way. just use IFTTT.
here is KCS v2 online guide: https://www.kincony.com/esp32-kcsv2-firmware.html
RE: Firmware + I2C + Button - MarcinG - 07-22-2024
1. Okey great, that means it was just moved to another webpage
2. Okey but I can't use your official firmware for everything and only use ESPHome for i2c sensor, right?
3. Yes, I know it already supports single click, double click and hold on, but as far as I can see, in the firmware I can't toggle entities directly from Home Assistanta? For example I double click switch and I toggle my Zigbee Led strip, not output 1.
RE: Firmware + I2C + Button - admin - 07-22-2024
2. YES, if you want to use your own i2c sensor, you should config by ESPHome. Except if you want to use SHT30 i2c temperature and humidity sensor, this model support by KCS firmware.
3. you integreate digital input port as "binary sensor " to home assistant. Then use home assistant to judge whether have 1-click, 2-click actions. So that can make AUTOMATION with your zigbee Led strip.