Bug: wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: false

[alevehemens]

Describe The Bug

homebridge-switchbot no longer functions (it used to work!) - shows error "wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: false"

To Reproduce

Install

Expected behavior

Switches control bot

Relevant log output

02/01/2023, 02:55:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Luce Cucina wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: false
[02/01/2023, 02:55:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Luce Cucina Using OpenAPI Connection to Refresh Status
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Was 'node-switchbot' found: false
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Macchina caffè  wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: false
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Macchina caffè  Using OpenAPI Connection to Refresh Status
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Was 'node-switchbot' found: false
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Mac wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: false
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Mac Using OpenAPI Connection to Refresh Status
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Was 'node-switchbot' found: false
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Luce Cucina wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: false
[02/01/2023, 02:57:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Luce Cucina Using OpenAPI Connection to Refresh Status
[02/01/2023, 02:59:54] [SwitchBot] Was 'node-switchbot' found: false
[02/01/2023, 02:59:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Portoncino wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: false
[02/01/2023, 02:59:54] [SwitchBot] Bot: Portoncino Using OpenAPI Connection to Refresh Status
[02/01/2023, 02:59:54] [SwitchBot] Was 'node-switchbot' found: false

Config for homebridge-switchbot

{
            "name": "SwitchBot",
            "credentials": {
                "token": "",
                "secret": "",
                "notice": "Keep your token a secret!"
            },
            "options": {
                "devices": [
                    {
                        "deviceId": "",
                        "configDeviceName": "Portoncino",
                        "configDeviceType": "Bot",
                        "connectionType": "BLE/OpenAPI",
                        "customBLEaddress": "",
                        "scanDuration": 5,
                        "bot": {
                            "mode": "press",
                            "deviceType": "switch",
                            "allowPush": false,
                            "doublePress": 1
                        },
                        "refreshRate": 360,
                        "offline": false,
                        "logging": "standard"
                    },
                    {
                        "deviceId": "",
                        "configDeviceName": "Macchina caffè ",
                        "configDeviceType": "Bot",
                        "connectionType": "BLE/OpenAPI",
                        "customBLEaddress": "",
                        "scanDuration": 5,
                        "bot": {
                            "mode": "press",
                            "deviceType": "switch",
                            "allowPush": false,
                            "doublePress": 1
                        },
                        "offline": false,
                        "logging": "standard"
                    },
                    {
                        "deviceId": "",
                        "configDeviceName": "Mac",
                        "configDeviceType": "Bot",
                        "connectionType": "BLE/OpenAPI",
                        "scanDuration": 5,
                        "bot": {
                            "mode": "press",
                            "deviceType": "switch",
                            "allowPush": true,
                            "doublePress": 1
                        },
                        "offline": false,
                        "logging": "standard"
                    },
                    {
                        "deviceId": "",
                        "configDeviceName": "Luce Cucina",
                        "configDeviceType": "Bot",
                        "connectionType": "BLE/OpenAPI",
                        "scanDuration": 5,
                        "bot": {
                            "mode": "switch",
                            "deviceType": "switch",
                            "allowPush": true,
                            "doublePress": 0
                        },
                        "offline": false,
                        "logging": "standard"
                    }
                ],
                "logging": "standard"
            },
            "platform": "SwitchBot"
        },

Screenshots

Device & Model

SwitchBot bot

Node.js Version

18.12.1

NPM Version

8.19.2

Homebridge Version

1.6.0

Homebridge Switchbot Plugin Version

2.4.0

Homebridge Config UI X Plugin Version

4.50.2

Operating System

Raspian

[Jorick-tv]

I have the same since updating Node.js

[alevehemens]

Hi guys, any update?or ideas?

[francescosabia]

I have the same bug.. what can we do?

[donavanbecker]

FYI, this isn't a bug.

This has to deal with noble getting installed. You will have to follow prerequisites, then try reinstalling.

[donavanbecker]

Follow all instructions:

https://github.com/abandonware/noble#prerequisites

Also: https://github.com/OpenWonderLabs/homebridge-switchbot/wiki/Bluetooth-Issues

[francescosabia]

Do I need to do this? If you are having trouble connecting to BLE devices on a Raspberry Pi, you should disable the pnat plugin. Add the following line at the bottom of /etc/bluetooth/main.conf:DisablePlugins=pnat

[donavanbecker]

@francescosabia You may have too.

[francescosabia]

i did it. but still have the same error>

[donavanbecker]

Not much I can do, it's a Bluetooth issue not a plug-in issue.

[francescosabia]

I saw I can t edit the file.. FileZilla says error because no root access.. how can I access in FileZilla with root so I can edit the file? Thanks

[alevehemens]

Also file explore allow to edit file but not to save.Any suggestion?Thanks!My afraid that if I redo HOMEBRIDGE from zero the issue persist and all action will be done for nothing…;(Il giorno 18 feb 2023, alle ore 21:36, francescosabia @.> ha scritto: I saw I can t edit the file.. FileZilla says error because no root access.. how can I access in FileZilla with root so I can edit the file? ThanksInviato da iPhoneIl giorno 18 feb 2023, alle ore 20:34, Donavan Becker @.> ha scritto: Not much I can do, it's a Bluetooth issue not a plug-in issue.

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[BrandonHacks]

Did anyone figure this out? I’m having the same issue and followed directions to a T. Including the prerequisites.

[francescosabia]

As soon as I can I ll do a fresh install of hoobs, restore my backup and try to install again the plugin, hoping that will help to solve the problemInviato da iPhoneIl giorno 3 mar 2023, alle ore 05:33, BrandonHacks @.***> ha scritto: Did anyone figure this out? I’m having the same issue and followed directions to a T. Including the prerequisites.

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[BrandonHacks]

As soon as I can I ll do a fresh install of hoobs, restore my backup and try to install again the plugin, hoping that will help to solve the problemInviato da iPhoneIl giorno 3 mar 2023, alle ore 05:33, BrandonHacks @.> ha scritto: Did anyone figure this out? I’m having the same issue and followed directions to a T. Including the prerequisites. —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: @.>

I just did a fresh install and that solves this issue. Now I’m still unable to establish a connection through BLE.

[alevehemens]

Hi Brandon,So with a fresh install any issue about SwitchBot was resolved correct?But with Bluetooth issue, which problem do you have now?some example?Thanks a lot for your update!for me it’s very important!AlessioIl giorno 5 mar 2023, alle ore 00:57, BrandonHacks @.***> ha scritto:

As soon as I can I ll do a fresh install of hoobs, restore my backup and try to install again the plugin, hoping that will help to solve the problemInviato da iPhoneIl giorno 3 mar 2023, alle ore 05:33, BrandonHacks @.> ha scritto: Did anyone figure this out? I’m having the same issue and followed directions to a T. Including the prerequisites. —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: @.>

I just did a fresh install and that solves this issue. Now I’m still unable to establish a connection through BLE.

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[francescosabia]

As soon as I can I ll do a fresh install of hoobs, restore my backup and try to install again the plugin, hoping that will help to solve the problemInviato da iPhoneIl giorno 3 mar 2023, alle ore 05:33, BrandonHacks @.**> ha scritto: Did anyone figure this out? I’m having the same issue and followed directions to a T. Including the prerequisites. —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: @.**>

I just did a fresh install and that solves this issue. Now I’m still unable to establish a connection through BLE.

So what can be the problem? 😩

[BrandonHacks]

Others may not have any issue connecting to Bluetooth. I am able to find my device with Noble, but this plugin does not connect to it.

I would give a fresh install a try and see if you have success. Python version was one of my problems with the above error.

[francescosabia]

did a hoobs fresh install but still having the same problem wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: [object Object]

Il giorno lun 6 mar 2023 alle ore 04:09 BrandonHacks < @.***> ha scritto:

Others may not have any issue connecting to Bluetooth. I am able to find my device with Noble, but this plugin does not connect to it.

I would give a fresh install a try and see if you have success. Python version was one of my problems with the above error.

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[alevehemens]

I suggest you to reinstall fresh hoobs without re-establish your backup, then install immediately SwitchBot plug-in and try with your first SwitchBot or anything other SwitchBot and then check on your log if the issue about node SwitchBot persist or not.Let us know!AlessioIl giorno 7 mar 2023, alle ore 16:33, francescosabia @.***> ha scritto: did a hoobs fresh install but still having the same problem wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: [object Object]

Il giorno lun 6 mar 2023 alle ore 04:09 BrandonHacks < @.***> ha scritto:

Others may not have any issue connecting to Bluetooth. I am able to find my device with Noble, but this plugin does not connect to it.

I would give a fresh install a try and see if you have success. Python version was one of my problems with the above error.

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[francescosabia]

I did it!! The issue still here.. now I managed to let the bot work.. (I understand now that the MAC address must be written without:) but the meter still doesn t work.. I have same result in logs

[alevehemens]

Hi everyone again,Finally I reinstall fresh HOMEBRIDGE me too and insert backup of HOMEBRIDGE but I still have error with SwitchBot:wasn't able to establish BLE Connectio n, node-switchbot: [object Object] Someone knows how to solve this issue?ThanksAlessioIl giorno 7 mar 2023, alle ore 20:25, francescosabia @.> ha scritto: I did it!! The issue still here.. now I managed to let the bot work.. (I understand now that the MAC address must be written without:) but the meter still doesn t work.. I have same result in logsInviato da iPhoneIl giorno 7 mar 2023, alle ore 19:46, alevehemens @.> ha scritto: I suggest you to reinstall fresh hoobs without re-establish your backup, then install immediately SwitchBot plug-in and try with your first SwitchBot or anything other SwitchBot and then check on your log if the issue about node SwitchBot persist or not.Let us know!AlessioIl giorno 7 mar 2023, alle ore 16:33, francescosabia @.***> ha scritto: did a hoobs fresh install but still having the same problem wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: [object Object]

Il giorno lun 6 mar 2023 alle ore 04:09 BrandonHacks < @.***> ha scritto:

Others may not have any issue connecting to Bluetooth. I am able to find my device with Noble, but this plugin does not connect to it.

I would give a fresh install a try and see if you have success. Python version was one of my problems with the above error.

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[francescosabia]

Hi everyone again,Finally I reinstall fresh HOMEBRIDGE me too and insert backup of HOMEBRIDGE but I still have error with SwitchBot:wasn't able to establish BLE Connectio n, node-switchbot: [object Object] Someone knows how to solve this issue?ThanksAlessioIl giorno 7 mar 2023, alle ore 20:25, francescosabia @.> ha scritto: I did it!! The issue still here.. now I managed to let the bot work.. (I understand now that the MAC address must be written without:) but the meter still doesn t work.. I have same result in logsInviato da iPhoneIl giorno 7 mar 2023, alle ore 19:46, alevehemens @.> ha scritto: I suggest you to reinstall fresh hoobs without re-establish your backup, then install immediately SwitchBot plug-in and try with your first SwitchBot or anything other SwitchBot and then check on your log if the issue about node SwitchBot persist or not.Let us know!AlessioIl giorno 7 mar 2023, alle ore 16:33, francescosabia @.> ha scritto: did a hoobs fresh install but still having the same problem wasn't able to establish BLE Connection, node-switchbot: [object Object] Il giorno lun 6 mar 2023 alle ore 04:09 BrandonHacks < @.> ha scritto: Others may not have any issue connecting to Bluetooth. I am able to find my device with Noble, but this plugin does not connect to it. I would give a fresh install a try and see if you have success. Python version was one of my problems with the above error. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#638 (comment)>, or unsubscribe https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AFQ2AVOKMJGIJ47SLQYXAF3W2VIOJANCNFSM6AAAAAATOUEEQY . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: @.> —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.> —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: @.> —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.>

I think it s a plugin bug

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