Xiaomi Smart Home Suite (very cheap) compatibilty?

[StefanoA]

After updating to latest beta V3.7320 I can detect all devices correctly

temperatures are read correctly,
but when I try to switch ON/OFF a Xiaomi Smart Plug nothing happens (no error, no switching on the plug)

I tried to follow troubleshooting guide by corbin and issue iptable commands but got following errors

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can the problem be related to some kernel/system version or configuration ?

I tried already several times to remove and add again the gateway after changing its LAN password and checking IP address

I'm running domoticz on raspberry pi 3 b updated to latest version of system

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2017-04-14 06:35:16.594 PROXY: Authenticate result: success.
2017-04-14 06:35:24.188 PROXY: Incoming connection from: 27.102.101.11
2017-04-14 06:39:35.803 User: Admin initiated a switch command (55/fancoil zona ufficio/On)
2017-04-14 06:39:35.954 (Gateway_negozio) Light/Switch (fancoil zona ufficio)
2017-04-14 06:40:30.249 User: Admin initiated a switch command (55/fancoil zona ufficio/Off)
2017-04-14 06:40:30.400 (Gateway_negozio) Light/Switch (fancoil zona ufficio)
2017-04-14 06:41:01.127 XiaomiGateway: stopped
2017-04-14 06:42:37.157 XiaomiGateway: will listen on 9898 for hardware id 11
2017-04-14 06:42:37.157 XiaomiGateway: Worker started...
2017-04-14 06:42:37.158 XiaomiGateway: Using 192.168.1.5 for local IP address.
2017-04-14 06:42:37.163 XiaomiGateway: RGB Gateway Detected
2017-04-14 06:42:37.163 XiaomiGateway: New Gateway Found (29b426a4/Xiaomi RGB Gateway)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.164 (Gwy_negozio) Lighting Limitless/Applamp (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.167 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (29b426a4)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.167 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.171 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (29b426a4)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.171 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.175 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (29b426a4)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.175 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.179 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (29b426a4)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.180 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.183 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (29b426a4)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.183 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.593 {"cmd":"read_ack","model":"sensor_ht","sid":"158d00010f2abd","short_id":212,"data":"{\"voltage\":3035,\"temperature\":\"2064\",\"humidity\":\"4843\"}"}
2017-04-14 06:42:37.593 (Gwy_negozio) Temp (Xiaomi Temperature)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.595 (Gwy_negozio) Humidity (Xiaomi Humidity)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.693 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (010c5930)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.693 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.697 {"cmd":"read_ack","model":"plug","sid":"158d00010c5930","short_id":43823,"data":"{\"voltage\":3600,\"status\":\"off\",\"inuse\":\"0\",\"power_consumed\":\"83964\",\"load_power\":\"0\"}"}
2017-04-14 06:42:37.798 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (0125938d)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.798 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.801 {"cmd":"read_ack","model":"plug","sid":"158d000125938d","short_id":62008,"data":"{\"voltage\":3600,\"status\":\"off\",\"inuse\":\"0\",\"power_consumed\":\"14732\",\"load_power\":\"0\"}"}
2017-04-14 06:42:37.902 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (01104c2a)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.902 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.905 {"cmd":"read_ack","model":"plug","sid":"158d0001104c2a","short_id":25300,"data":"{\"voltage\":3600,\"status\":\"off\",\"inuse\":\"0\",\"power_consumed\":\"31895\",\"load_power\":\"0\"}"}
2017-04-14 06:42:37.906 {"cmd":"read_ack","model":"sensor_ht","sid":"158d00015b2ef7","short_id":42729,"data":"{\"voltage\":2985,\"temperature\":\"2067\",\"humidity\":\"4896\"}"}
2017-04-14 06:42:37.905 (Gwy_negozio) Temp (Xiaomi Temperature)
2017-04-14 06:42:37.908 (Gwy_negozio) Humidity (Xiaomi Humidity)
2017-04-14 06:42:38.006 XiaomiGateway: New Switch Device Found (010dd9e8)
2017-04-14 06:42:38.006 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (Unknown)
2017-04-14 06:42:38.010 {"cmd":"read_ack","model":"plug","sid":"158d00010dd9e8","short_id":34536,"data":"{\"voltage\":3600,\"status\":\"off\",\"inuse\":\"0\",\"power_consumed\":\"79632\",\"load_power\":\"0\"}"}
2017-04-14 06:59:49.045 User: Admin initiated a switch command (55/fancoil zona ufficio/On)
2017-04-14 06:59:49.196 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (fancoil zona ufficio)
2017-04-14 07:00:06.827 User: Admin initiated a switch command (55/fancoil zona ufficio/Off)
2017-04-14 07:00:06.978 (Gwy_negozio) Light/Switch (fancoil zona ufficio)

[bing69]

Try "sudo" before the command

[jjnj]

Has anyone tried to connect more than one Xiaomi gateway to Domoticz?

I'm thinking of buying a second one, just to use for a hallway night light (that can be switched on via presence sensor).. but don't want to buy another if it will interfere with my current one (or won't work in Domoticz at all)

I would also like to know. Not only is it cheap but also multipurpose. After the addition of the sounds (thanks a lot to the devs!!!) I'm using it to trigger sounds (and in some cases simultaneous with light efects) for:
- doorbell
- arm/disarm alarm
- alarm
- rain is coming and windows are open
- etc

The sounds and definatelly the light aren't noticeable everywhere in the house.

[StefanoA]

Try "sudo" before the command

using sudo I didn't get any error (nor successful execution, nothing)
then I restarted the raspberry and tried again but seems still same problem

there is no real connection between domoticz status and status I can control from MiHome app directly of switches

any advice? what can I do?
some weeks ago I tried already and at that time everything was working like a charm

[evographics]

Hi, I just configured a raspberry pi with domoticz. I want to add the Xiaomi Gateway, but it is not in the Hardware list. I already cleared the browser cache. Can you help me?

Did you install the beta version of Domoticz?

I was able to install the beta version. I just replaced the domoticz folder on my raspberry pi with the beta one. The Xiaomi Gateway is on the list now, and I was able to add it in the Domoticz.
After enabling the UDP, domoticz shows the Xiaomi Gateway services, the motion sensors, but the Temperature-Humidity and Window/Door sensors are not listed. I already paired them on the Mi Home app, and they work great.
I already tried to reboot the respberry.

Any suggestions? Thank you!

[mvveelen]

Hi, I just configured a raspberry pi with domoticz. I want to add the Xiaomi Gateway, but it is not in the Hardware list. I already cleared the browser cache. Can you help me?

Did you install the beta version of Domoticz?

I was able to install the beta version. I just replaced the domoticz folder on my raspberry pi with the beta one. The Xiaomi Gateway is on the list now, and I was able to add it in the Domoticz.
After enabling the UDP, domoticz shows the Xiaomi Gateway services, the motion sensors, but the Temperature-Humidity and Window/Door sensors are not listed. I already paired them on the Mi Home app, and they work great.
I already tried to reboot the respberry.

Any suggestions? Thank you!

For me it took patience. After a while the sensors where added.

[mvveelen]

@corbin:

Are the issues with the voltage values for the doorsensors addressed? Do you (and others) recognise the problem that the values aren't read anymore and, if you deleted them, they are not coming back?

I just updated to the latest Domoticz and see no changes, hence the reason I ask

[bing69]

@corbin:

Are the issues with the voltage values for the doorsensors addressed? Do you (and others) recognise the problem that the values aren't read anymore and, if you deleted them, they are not coming back?

I just updated to the latest Domoticz and see no changes, hence the reason I ask

+1

[Swifty]

Has anyone tried to connect more than one Xiaomi gateway to Domoticz?

I'm thinking of buying a second one, just to use for a hallway night light (that can be switched on via presence sensor).. but don't want to buy another if it will interfere with my current one (or won't work in Domoticz at all)

Just buy xiaomi socket + any source of light you like.

Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk

Not a bad idea, but as they don't have UK sockets it means adaptors both sides, which I don't like the idea of. Plus I like the fact the light is built into the socket (ie. No having to place lights, cables everywhere etc..)

[mvveelen]

@corbin:

Another issue I mentioned: after a new update of Domoticz, and while all doors where closed, the statuses of the door sensors where wrong. In Domoticz the status was 'open' and that's not the last status Domoticz received from the sensors, so there might be something wrong there too.

Would be nice if other users could check this so you know where to look for the bug ?

[corbin]

@mvveelen I can confirm that deleting a door sensor, and waiting for it to be added again will result in no battery level being present.

If you delete the sensor, then restart the Xiaomi Gateway in Domoticz, it will be added in again with the battery level. So that is a work around until I get that bug fixed.

I'm not seeing the wrong status for the door sensors however. Could you send me a test domoticz.db database that has the door sensors not updating the status correctly?

[corbin]

@evographics

Can you check your Domoticz log for messages containing "sensor_ht" and "magnet", and report back here?

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{"cmd":"read_ack","model":"sensor_ht","sid":"158d000153725c","short_id":61488,"data":"{\"humidity\":6678,\"temperature\":\"2333\"}"}
{"cmd":"report","model":"sensor_ht","sid":"158d000153725c","short_id":61488,"data":"{\" humidity \":"6678"}" }
{"cmd":"report","model":"sensor_ht","sid":"158d000153725c","short_id":61488,"data":"{\" temperature \":"2333"}" }
{"cmd":"read_ack","model":"magnet","sid":"158d0001102269","short_id":15984,"data":"{\"voltage\":3045,\"status\":\"open\"}"}

[corbin]

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can the problem be related to some kernel/system version or configuration ?

Very likely it is your Raspberry Pi configuration. I don't know why iptables would not be available on your system... my stock install on Pi3:

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pi@raspberrypi:~ $ uname -a
Linux raspberrypi 4.4.50-v7+ #970 SMP Mon Feb 20 19:18:29 GMT 2017 armv7l GNU/Linux
pi@raspberrypi:~ $ iptables
iptables v1.4.21: no command specified
Try `iptables -h' or 'iptables --help' for more information.

[mvveelen]

@mvveelen I can confirm that deleting a door sensor, and waiting for it to be added again will result in no battery level being present.

If you delete the sensor, then restart the Xiaomi Gateway in Domoticz, it will be added in again with the battery level. So that is a work around until I get that bug fixed.

I'm not seeing the wrong status for the door sensors however. Could you send me a test domoticz.db database that has the door sensors not updating the status correctly?

About the sensor-issue: what steps do I have to take exactly? Because, I only deleted the battery statuses. Not the sensors. Do I have to delete them from Domoticz completely and then restart the gateway in Domoticz? Or is there another way to accomplish it?

About the statuses of the door sensors: when I stop and start Domoticz, now 2 of the sensors remain 'open' while in fact they are closed. Do you need to have my complete .db to check? If zo, where can I send it?

Edit:

deleted one of the sensors. Disabled the Xiaomi gateway and re-enabled it again. Now the sensor is back (and added), but still no battery status. Perhaps I have to wait for a while, but I'm not sure if this is the way to fix it.....

[corbin]

There are no longer separate battery voltage devices. you should be seeing the battery level as a percentage, viewable on the device page:

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With your domoticz.db database, you can delete entries if you have passwords etc stored in there - I only want to see the Xiaomi device entries. Host it on a file sharing service eg https://www.hightail.com/

[mvveelen]

Ah, good to know !

I see the status of the battery on 2 of the 4 sensors. So I'll try to fix it with the ones that don't give the status tomorrow by deleting them, restarting the gateway and then re-adding them. Maybe (because of the 2 out of 4) this is also the reason that 2 out of 4 give the wrong status after restarting Domoticz....

To be continued

Oh, one question though: is it possible to show the battery status in the Switch view? I'd like to see it there AND would like to use the status to warn me if the level reaches a certain low level so I can switch the battery.

[corbin]

Oh, one question though: is it possible to show the battery status in the Switch view? I'd like to see it there AND would like to use the status to warn me if the level reaches a certain low level so I can switch the battery.

That is a Domoticz specific question which I don't have the answer to, but would like to know for myself so can get alerts on battery low level. There is a 'battery low level' setting in Domoticz which I would assume can be used to trigger alerts.

Also, we don't actually know what the minimum operating voltage of the devices are yet, so the battery level is only an approximation at this stage.

[joebar]

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can the problem be related to some kernel/system version or configuration ?

Very likely it is your Raspberry Pi configuration. I don't know why iptables would not be available on your system... my stock install on Pi3:

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pi@raspberrypi:~ $ uname -a
Linux raspberrypi 4.4.50-v7+ #970 SMP Mon Feb 20 19:18:29 GMT 2017 armv7l GNU/Linux
pi@raspberrypi:~ $ iptables
iptables v1.4.21: no command specified
Try `iptables -h' or 'iptables --help' for more information.

I had the same, but simply raise the permissions: using sudo iptables did it for me..

[bertbigb]

@corbin:

Another issue I mentioned: after a new update of Domoticz, and while all doors where closed, the statuses of the door sensors where wrong. In Domoticz the status was 'open' and that's not the last status Domoticz received from the sensors, so there might be something wrong there too.

Would be nice if other users could check this so you know where to look for the bug ?

Hi, I have checked this and I confirm that the status after an update is open although the physical state is closed.
I hope this can be changed since many actions in my automationplan are depending on door states and it would be lot of alarm and lights when after a update all the states will be open

[mvveelen]

Is there a specific reason why you don't have the separate battery statuses under "Utility" ? I was happy with that solution, but somehow you deleted it. Maybe you have good reasons so I can understand why ?
All battery statuses are back now. Don't know if that closed/open status will be OK next time I update Domoticz, but if it's not, I will send you my domoticz.db

Oops, I just read bertigb's reply and see that I'm not the only one with wrong closed/open statuses after restarting Domoticz. Perhaps some small bug in the code?

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I see this in my log:

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2017-04-15 11:45:58.200 {"cmd":"heartbeat","model":"magnet","sid":"158d0001191a13","short_id":2787,"data":"{\"voltage\":3065,\"status\":\"open\"}"}

Status open ?? The sensor is closed and also the status in Domoticz remains closed. Is this normal behaviour or a lead to the bug in the code ?