Hey everyone!
I recently installed an Aqara T2 with Neutral to control my electric shutters, which have two buttons for opening and closing. Here’s how the shutters behave:
- Pressing the button in one direction would move the shutters (up or down).
- Pressing the same button again would stop the shutters.
- Pressing the opposite button would immediately reverse the direction (e.g., pressing “down” when they’re going up would make them go down).
After integrating the Aqara T2 into the system and connecting it via Zigbee ZHA on Home Assistant, I’m noticing an issue:
- If I press a button to move the shutters (e.g., “down”) and then quickly reverse the direction (e.g., press “up”), for a fraction of a second (0.x seconds), the motor seems to attempt both directions simultaneously . This results in a really annoying sound like the motor is stuck or straining.
- My theory is that this happens due to some latency in how commands are sent via Zigbee and processed by the shutters.
What I’ve Tried/Thought About:
- I’m considering switching from Zigbee ZHA to MQTT to see if it reduces latency, but I’m unsure if this will actually solve the issue.
- The issue seems to occur only when I quickly change directions.
What I Need Help With:
- Has anyone experienced similar issues with Aqara T2 or other devices controlling electric shutters?
- What are some potential solutions to prevent this dual-command issue?
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- Could there be a way to introduce a delay or buffer in commands sent to the shutters to avoid this overlap?
- Is switching to MQTT likely to help, or is this more of a hardware issue with the Aqara T2 itself?
- Any general advice for troubleshooting Zigbee latency or how to configure devices like this?
I’d really appreciate any tips, suggestions, or ideas! Let me know if you need more details about my setup.
Thanks in advance for your help!