DaAwesomeP
commented
7 years ago Are you sure that this is not a configuration issue? Just now I tested the following:
- I opened BasicUI and viewed status of light.
- I physically pressed UPB switch on the wall.
- I observed that the status updated.
I also know for sure that this works every time, as I am using an empty link/scene to control OpenHAB.
First, I would highly recommend updating to OH2 snapshot. You can then use PaperUI to download the most recent build of the binding. Otherwise, check that you are using this version.
Next, ensure that your devices are broadcasting when the switch status changes (easiest way is to put your ear to it and listen for the buzz when you press it). Set it to broadcast at least twice (this option is in another tab of the switches). As well as listening for commands as they happen, there is also a config option to set a polling interval in which it will ask all of the devices for their states.
Also, whenever a scene/link change is sent out by a switch, the switches affected by the scene don't broadcast their states; this is a limitation of UPB. So, OpenHAB will only be aware of the link changing but not the devices in it unless you make a rule for the link to adjust the states or wait for it to poll the switches.
cc @cvanorman
bracklanna
Request UPB binding enhancement to listen to status updates and scene (link) activation requests sent out by UPB devices, and then pass these updates into OpenHAB (i.e. as Events, or state changes.)
Current Behavior
At present, the UPB binding will SEND commands out to devices, and will receive ACK's (acknowedgments) from devices upon those specific commands being executed. But the UPB binding does not monitor status changes initiated at the UPB devices. (e.g. if someone presses a UPB light switch, even though the switch sends out a UPB status update on the UPB wire bus confirming that the light has changed from ON, to OFF, the OpenHAB UPB binding does not appear to register this update or do anything with it.)
Also, some UPB devices (e.g. scene controllers) can send out Scene activation commands. These also are ignored by the UPB binding.
Desired Behavior
If I physically activate a UPB wall switch ON, or OFF, OpenHAB should be notified of an Event or state change so that it can take action according to Rules.
If I physically activate a UPB Scene Control button, OpenHAB should be notified of the Scene (aka "link") activation status so that, if desired, it can take actions according to Rules.
Context
I have a UPB wall ON/OFF/Dimmer switch (model US11-40) in the bathroom. When someone enters the bathroom and turns on the light, I would like OpenHAB to know that, so that it can take the correct action according to ambient temperature. (In this case, either turn on the Vent only (warm weather) or turn on the Heater only (in winter), followed by Vent 5 minutes later.)
Another example: I have a UPB scene-control button set to dim all house lights to 15% for evening. When that UPB scene is activated (from the physical UPB device) I would like OpenHAB to be aware of the UPB scene change so that it can turn down the background music to evening volume levels.
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