[App] Xiaomi-mi ZigBee - Main discussion topic (v0.4.1)

MarkVanWinden · September 2017

@TedTolboom , any chance of pushing the app to the homey App store? (maybe include the tag BETA to it.)

Sevift · September 2017

At least with the use of the gateway)
Without the support of xiaomi, buying Homey does not make sense to me. On all popular systems for a long time already implemented support through the gateway.

Joolee · September 2017

Sevift said:

At least with the use of the gateway)
Without the support of xiaomi, buying Homey does not make sense to me. On all popular systems for a long time already implemented support through the gateway.

Tried that some time ago but most messages got lost in transit. Could have been my network though, still waiting for someone else to try the script:

https://forum.athom.com/discussion/comment/43791/#Comment_43791

Phuturist · September 2017

MarkVanWinden said:

@TedTolboom , any chance of pushing the app to the homey App store? (maybe include the tag BETA to it.)

It's not working yet and it may never work. More research is needed and perhaps even changes to the Zigbee functionality of Homey. Athom may be reluctant to do so as it might break other Zigbee stuff. In other words, dont count on it any time soon.

bvdbos · September 2017

It's not that hard to install from CLI:
https://forum.athom.com/discussion/1448/how-to-cli-install-method
TedTolboom 's repository under the SDK2 branch.

Sevift · October 2017

Phuturist said:

MarkVanWinden said:

@TedTolboom , any chance of pushing the app to the homey App store? (maybe include the tag BETA to it.)

It's not working yet and it may never work. More research is needed and perhaps even changes to the Zigbee functionality of Homey. Athom may be reluctant to do so as it might break other Zigbee stuff. In other words, dont count on it any time soon.

Enough and with the use of the gateway.

Sevift · October 2017

bvdbos said:

It's not that hard to install from CLI:
https://forum.athom.com/discussion/1448/how-to-cli-install-method
TedTolboom 's repository under the SDK2 branch.

"inclusion is possible, no reporting yet"

TedTolboom · October 2017

Brief update:
We are making small steps in integrating the Xiaomi Zigbee devices into Homey.
As mentioned earlier, inclusion is possible, but reporting is not (processed right).

Homey uses an implementation of the Zigbee Shepherd gateway to communicate to the Zigbee controller.
Not processing the reports right is a common problem within Zigbee Shepherd.

The cause has been found: Xiaomi sends the attribute reports based on the HA profile to the wrong (= non-standard) endpoint of the controller. (1 instead of 2 for 0x0104, HA profile)

A fix is even defined (switch the endpoint within Zigbee Shepherd), which has been demonstrated to be working on a standalone Zigbee Shepherd controller test environment...

The main question will be how to implement this into Zigbee Shepherd as part of Homeys Core without breaking other Zigbee devices (e.g. Hue motion)...

mauritsivs · October 2017

is somebody also working on the integration of the wifi-gateway? (so not direct zigbee per divice)

Phuturist · October 2017

mauritsivs said:

is somebody also working on the integration of the wifi-gateway? (so not direct zigbee per divice)

It's somewhere on my todo list but I'm having a hard time converting the Xiaomi Mi Home app over to SDK2 so this may take a while if I ever get it done at all. So pull requests are more than welcome .. ;-)

Mecallie · October 2017

I recently purchased a Xiaomi ZigBee smoke detector (by Honeywell).
When I connect it to Homey it does het detected, but as an unknown device. And I think only 5 of the 7 "things it offers" are found, but I am not sure.

Manufacturer/Fabrikant ID: LUMI
Product ID: lumi.sensor_smoke
Device/Apparaat ID: 1026
Profile/Profiel ID: 260
Network/netwerk address: 0xreallylongaddress

Is there anything I can do to help configure this smoke detector properly?
If need be I am willing to send it for further study, but I prefer to get some instructions for testing and such

Thank you for your help!

Mod break: merged into Xiaomi topic

TedTolboom · October 2017

@mecallie I merged your question into this topic.

See my comment a little bit up regarding the current issue with integrating Xiaomi Zigbee devices: https://forum.athom.com/discussion/comment/59819/#Comment_59819

In the meantime, we might have found a solution within the Zigbee Shepherd... currently being tested at Athom.

Mecallie · October 2017

TedTolboom said:

@mecallie I merged your question into this topic.

See my comment a little bit up regarding the current issue with integrating Xiaomi Zigbee devices: https://forum.athom.com/discussion/comment/59819/#Comment_59819

In the meantime, we might have found a solution within the Zigbee Shepherd... currently being tested at Athom.

Great, thanks. I knew this topic existed but could not find it anymore

Hopefully we will find a fix/workaround for the non-standard Xiaomi implementation. Till then I'll use it as a standalone detector.

kasteleman · October 2017

I also have the smoke detector. As soon as the fix is available, i try to write a driver for it.

mehta · October 2017

Hi, I'm a new member here. I'm just about convinced to purchase Homey. The second you have an official integration to Xiaomi I will make an order. Their sensors are cheap and of high quality so they are great enablers for other smart things. I really hope you'll make an implementation soon.

kasteleman · October 2017

If you read this topic, it is clear that Xiaomi isn’t supported yet. We are awaiting a fix for it. After that the app for Xiaomi devices can be finished, tested and published.

mehta · October 2017

kasteleman said:

If you read this topic, it is clear that Xiaomi isn’t supported yet. We are awaiting a fix for it. After that the app for Xiaomi devices can be finished, tested and published.

Yes that is quite obvious. I merely stated that as soon as an integration is complete, then I will make an order on Homey.

kasteleman · October 2017

Ah sorry for that, then i missed that. There is progres! Now we are awaiting a new firmware to be released

captkiwi · October 2017

Just for information, that can be handy later on, when the new firmware has been released.

There is an interesting document that explains how to enable the developer mode on the Xiaomi Gateway App.
When in the developer mode it will will expose the frames on the LAN to UDP and also show you all SENSOR IDs

Links:

https://diyprojects.io/installing-including-xiaomi-smart-home-kit-home-assistant-hass/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_0gvJvApcRcYmFid09oV3lLLVE/view

TedTolboom · October 2017

Brief update:
In the Developer Preview channel, we are currently testing Homey SW 1.5.4-RC1, which includes the required change in Homey's core (Zigbee Shepherd) to get the Xiaomi (Aqara) devices working...

Based on 1.5.4-RC1, I've got the basic functions of several Xiaomi Aqara devices (more following the standard Zigbee implementation) working (without special tricks)...

Image: https://forum.athom.com/uploads/editor/5t/q2iu7iti4fht.png

Image: https://forum.athom.com/uploads/editor/8k/1q2a5jlt4uf7.png

Some other Aqara devices are working partially (motion sensor and wireless switch) and some not yet (double switch).
The older (non-Aqara) Xiaomi devices are not working (yet).

Based on these results, we will first focus on development of the Xiaomi Zigbee app with drivers supporting the basic functions of the Aqara devices...

Please be aware: part of the testing of this release in the Developer Preview channel, is testing the impact of this change on other Zigbee devices. It might require more changes before 1.5.4-RCxx is released to experimental (and stable) channels...

Phuturist · October 2017

Awesome news Ted, this is really what sets Homey apart from any other domotica controller if you ask me!

Mecallie · October 2017

Great news, the fact that this is active and being worked on brings a smile to my face

Even if you find that it brakes something in the standard ZigBee implementation and cannot implement it (yet): the effort is appreciated!

rtna · October 2017

Are the Aqara devices working directly on the Homey though Zigbee or is the Xiaomi gateway still needed?

Joolee · October 2017

rtna said:

Are the Aqara devices working directly on the Homey though Zigbee or is the Xiaomi gateway still needed?

(Note, I'm not running the alpha preview so I'm going on the information in the posts) The screenshot you see is made with the sensors in direct contact through zigbee. The Aquara gateway is not being used.

rtna · October 2017

Joolee said:

The Aquara gateway is not being used.

That's great! Thanks for the quick reply.

Micha1980 · October 2017

Keep on the good work!!!!

Idus · October 2017

Is there any plans on adding their larger buttons as well? Got two on a whim and they are really nice and at a really nice price i.e.

https://www.banggood.com/Orignal-Xiaomi-WXKG02LM-Aqara-Smart-Light-Switch-Wireless-Version-Smart-Home-Controller-p-1153554.html

...if they get their fully integrated power-driven contact CE-approved, I might buy a bundle:

https://www.banggood.com/New-Arrival-Original-Xiaomi-Aqara-Wall-Switch-ZigBee-Version-Smart-Home-Controller-p-1153555.html

The ones I got I have not been able to add to my Homey. When I try to add them as generic ZigBee - I get them to connect - but they handshake fail to identify. :-/

Would be awesome to have the Xiaomi family working with Homey.

RuudvB · October 2017

I see you guys have been working successfully; great job so far!

I'm very interested in the curtain motor options of:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/xiaomi-Mijia-Aqara-curtain-motor-rails-Zigbee-wifi-version-work-with-mi-home-app-for-xiaomi/32824086413.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000014.9.2bd6186css2so3&traffic_analysisId=recommend_3035_null_null_null&scm=1007.13338.80878.000000000000000&pvid=d9f5a7c4-8ba5-4ccf-afae-9f1abec38d9a&tpp=1

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-xiaomi-Aqara-Curtain-motor-Zigbee-wifi-Remote-Control-work-for-Xiaomi-Smart-home-kit-Mi/32806968595.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000013.5.7d292f25I7eeh0&traffic_analysisId=recommend_2088_3_90158_iswistore&scm=1007.13339.90158.0&pvid=7dd8d723-91ed-452e-914a-b8a4acbf1a39&tpp=1

See also this link (in Dutch):
https://forum.athom.com/discussion/3918/elektrische-gordijnrails#latest

The quality/price combination looks very promising. I would like to order a sample for testing, question is what to buy the ZigBee or WiFi version...?

Since the homey Xiaomi / Zigbee app seems well on its way, what will be the chance to support also the curtain motors?

TedTolboom · November 2017

Mod break: merged original request topic, consisting a lot of valueable information, into the new Xiaomi Zigbee app topic

TedTolboom · November 2017

This initial app store version of the Xiaomi-mi Zigbee app has been submitted for approval with the following device line-up:

Image: https://forum.athom.com/uploads/editor/y0/1ykta3dh4jog.png

Changelog:

v 0.1.0
* App store release with support for 
   - both Door/Window sensors, 
   - both wireless switches, 
   - Aqara Human Body sensor, 
   - Aqara Weather sensor

For more details, see the opening post of this topic.

[App] Xiaomi-mi ZigBee - Main discussion topic (v0.4.1)

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