i got a new a switch for a fan… the fan shows up perfect in HA with 3 speeds. Was hoping to control it with alexa.
when i try to discover it it doesnt seem to work… i am not using the cloud for HA / Alexa integration… i dont think i need to add fan or the entitiy name in the exposed domains as its just a switch.
I have this fan switch… works great with alexa and emulated hue. I don’t think I’ve tried asking her anything other than turn on/ off.
So, question 1:
Do you have any overlapping names for emulated hue names? Naming is huge with emulated hue. If you have special characters or poor names, they just won’t appear. I had to remove many domains to make it work.
Do you have over 60 emulated hue items? The hue bridge has a limit of somewhere around 60 devices and alexa does not expect more than that.
Here is my emulated hue config section… including the fan.
host_ip: redacted
listen_port: 8300
off_maps_to_on_domains:
- script
- scene
expose_by_default: true
exposed_domains:
- light
- switch
- input_boolean
- fan
entities:
fan.master_level:
name: Master Fan
switch.audio_1:
name: Audio One
switch.audio_2:
name: Audio Two
switch.pc:
name: Computer
switch.ps4:
name: Playstation
switch.switch:
name: Switch
switch.tv:
name: TV
switch.wii_u:
name: Wii U
switch.xbox_one:
name: Xbox One
switch.zone_1:
name: Zone One
switch.zone_2:
name: Zone Two
light.can_d_level:
name: Can Lights
light.chand_d_level:
name: Chandelier
light.hall_d_level:
name: Hallway
light.island_d_level:
name: Island Lights
light.living_room_d_level:
name: Living Room Lamps
light.master_can:
name: Master Can
light.master_closet:
name: Master Closet
light.master_level:
name: Master Light
light.master_sink:
name: Master Sink
switch.basement_l_s_switch:
name: Basement Cans
switch.basement_st_s_switch:
name: Basement Stairs
switch.cabinet_s_switch:
name: Cabinet Lights
switch.downstairs:
name: Downstairs
switch.entry_s_switch:
name: Entry Lights
switch.floating_outlet_switch:
name: Echo Outlet
switch.foyer_s_switch:
name: Foyer Lights
switch.garage_s_switch:
name: Garage Fixtures
switch.garage_sc_switch:
name: Garage Sconces
switch.hoilday_s_switch:
name: Holiday Lights
switch.hutch_s_switch:
name: Hutch Lights
switch.inside:
name: Inside
switch.laundry:
name: Laundry
switch.main_sc_switch:
name: Main Sconces
switch.master_bath_fan:
name: Master Bath Fan
switch.office_o_switch:
name: Office Desk Light
switch.office_s_switch:
name: Office Light Switch
switch.outside:
name: Outside
switch.outside_s_switch:
name: Outside Outlet
switch.pantry_s_switch:
name: Pantry Lights
switch.petro_awake_sleep_automation:
name: Petros Automation
switch.upstairs:
name: Upstairs
a related question… my fan on this switch works strange doesnt come up right away it is a fan that has a remote with 3 speeds… i am thinking something to do with that?
Not sure, I bypassed my remote and use the GE fan switch which has 3 speeds. So in HA my fan has the 3 speeds and works fine with emulated hue. I’m thinking this has to do with what is reported in your api/pi/lights
I don’t think that’s it. The switch doesn’t remember states? Typically with the GE switch, holding it down cycles from low to high fan speeds but a quick tap should resume it to the last set speed.
Then you should try to implement individual sensors with names like my example. You can start with just this and see if it works:
emulated_hue:
listen_port: 80
host_ip: 10.10.10.106
off_maps_to_on_domains:
- script
- scene
expose_by_default: true
exposed_domains:
- light
- switch
- vacuum
- fan
entities:
fan.ge_14287_fan_control_switch_level:
#Change your fan name
name: GE Fan
This seems to be a very old thread, but seeing if you have had the same issue
I am able to use the Emulated Hue to drive my fans and set their speed, so that part is good.
I do have an annoyance though, which is that Alexa answers to my command “Alexa, Set Master Fan on Low” saying “Master Fan appears to be malfunctioning”, however she is able to turn on the fan at the right speed.
Do you have any recommendation on how to avoid this annoyance?
My fan switches are a GE 14287/ZW4002 and an Enbrighten 55258/ZW4002.
My yaml configuration as follows:
, so it supports on/off/dim.