Is there anyone that could help me and explain how to integrate my 433.92 MHz electric blinds into my Home Assistant?
The easiest way, preferably as I am not especially tech savvy. I just learn as I go along.
Hi Jay,
It would help enormously if you told us a little more about what make and model of your blinds, and what integration you may have tried.
Have you searched the official documentation?
What have you tried so far?
Hiya. Thanks. Yes, the blinds are Louvolite. I have looked for an official integration, but there isn’t one.
I have looked online and think I may need some kind of bridge. But a lot of it looked over my head anyway.
You could roll your own, but you might want to consider something like the Broadlink range that is designed to do what you are trying to do, or their own supplied hub.
Okay thanks. Would an M5 stack lite do it? I bought one and somehow turned it into a Bluetooth repeater. I bought a spare maybe that could be turned into a bridge do you know? Thanks
That’s how I got them working, and they still do so: Louvolite R1725 blinds motor with R1730 remote control in HA using RFXtrx from RFXcom
Yep, the ‘tech savvy’ path. Sort of. Read carefully. You are essentially customising somebody else’s hardware. Broadlink do that for you also. So does the vendor supplied hub.
BlueTooth works on 2.4Ghz frequencies. Your remote works on 433Mhz. Different technologies and protocols.
You have a LOT of reading ahead of you to bring your knowledge up to date. I encourage you to gain the necessary understanding as it is quite rewarding and empowering to roll your own, knowing what you are doing, and why.
It is easily achievable with an added 433Mhz RF transmitter for your M5 and a little firmware and a lot of research.
Look at it from a cost factor. How much is your vendor smart hub offering?
How much is a Broadlink RM4 Pro?
How much for a M5 compatible 433Mhz RF Transmitter and power supply? Will it work with your blinds?
How much for your time?