how to connect KC868 to home assistant

[eddiebullman]

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

[admin]

do you want nRF24L01 work with home assistant?

[Lucas35]

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

[tamibandy]

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 

[admin]

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

[jarekD]

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?

[admin]

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.

[jarekD]

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-ethern...igure.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?

[admin]

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.