Curious.. Why would you want that? Easier to search? Too many switches?
It doesn't matter since once the entity is associated with an automation, can rename the buttons in HA?
I only know how to change it when I create my own external converters.

Ahh.. I see. Shouldn't be a an issue... If got issue just revert back. Whole idea of HA is lots of trial and errors.
Also, maybe you should consider your naming conventions for your devices..simplify them. Acronyms.

Anyone here is controlling their led strip lights based on time of day? I have a question about that.

Say i wake up in the night to go toilet...sensor picked me up, sets the lights in toilet to 25% brightness. To do this does the led strip needs to be constantly powered? and if the light switch is a dumb rocker type...if already in off position, totally no light.

My method to solve this is too complicated. Smart switch -> zigbee dimmable driver (12/24V) -> led strip.

automation: Sensor detects, sets led strip brightness to 25%, sets smart switch to ON.

any better solution?

I have 1 zigbee aqara Z1 switch that supports decoupling. If it was not decoupled, the driver would be offline? Any other workaround to making this work without a smart switch?

I'm looking into esphome but still reading on info. Key is to make sure device has the right chip?

Warning labels difficult... Too many ppl in the house. The switch must still be open to use. Old ppl nanti terus off.

Will explore esphome soon... Since now all my devices are focused on zigbee. You use alot of esphome?

Yep... Same challenge. If just my wife and I OK lah. But many ppl in house. Difficult to avoid someone accidentally flick it.

I want to use the regular switch but the new aqara Z1.. Banyak premium feel ohhh... Haha

I went and tested the Avataron...not so leh. The switch is loud.

You should get the new Z1. Looks and feels better. A few color options

Sounds good. Let me get one and experiment first.

Got it from taobao. Cheapest yet. Very good quality. Premium feel.
About rm130+ for 3 gang. Will get whole home.

Eh... Not sure. Never used a D1 before. But it fits into my regular old switch box. So that's that.

I bought a smart toilet seat cover from Japan. Been there so many times I had to get one. Bought online and shipped here. About 1.5k with tax.
For this price, nothing comes close to anything you can get here in Malaysia. Challenge is...tak sama voltage. Need stepdown. But worth it

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Hey peeps,

Anyone here using smart home speakers? Multi rooms for music and possible PA style also? Want to double up to yell at my kids remotely.

Any ideas or anyone using multi room speakers?

Was looking at these mini smart speakers. But aiming for those ceiling ip speakers. Still can't find... Either too expensive or no generic ones. Guess little smart speakers will have to do.

I'm actually starting to look into it. Will be integrated with HA also. From initial guide review... Yes... Looks complicated. Any luck on your side getting it up? What's the roadblock you faced?

Are you planning on getting a tpu to go with it?

I'm using a zigbee switchbot for my coffee machine...only can turn it on with a button

Yeah. I integrate with z2m. Apa pun boleh. But problem is it doesn't send any status. Just on off. Sometimes my machine auto off but the status in my HA still on.

Hi Smarties,

Wanna know if any of you integrate your smart door lock with HA? Am very interested in Aqara locks but can't integrate their zigbee models to Z2M.

Options? Can be wifi, Bluetooth etc.

Don't have any yet. But doing some research. Limited old models only can fully integrate. New ones can't.

I was eyeing the Aqara D100, Philips 709-FVP or any higher end Yales. But none of them can integrate with Home assistant fully.

Need to find workaround. If there are any.