IKEA RODRET Dimmer + SOMRIG Remotes - ZHA/Z2M - Control anything

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You’re doing it wrong you are binding the state of the lamp - > rodret.
But you have to do it the other way around.
State of the rodret - > lamp.

I hope this is clear.

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Fix for flickering dimming

If you experience visible flickering between the dimming steps while holding on of the buttons, there is a fix.
@damru I kindly ask you to consider integrating this in your blueprint.

Fix

Use the transition functionality within the light_on-change brightness.

Simply set the transition time to 0.2 and the brightness percentage to 3 and remove the delay block.

This results in a fast and smooth dimming.

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Hi,

Would it be possible to paste the script here? Thanks

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Hey

Thanks for the suggestions :bulb:
I removed the transition some times back but I’ll re-add it with the same value as the delay, this should smoothen the transition for lights that support it.
I’m considering removing the delay at once, but I have to run some tests as for the moment:

  • it loops too fast so the light “goes back to random %” instead of going to 1%
  • sometimes it even becomes an endless loop as it’s never triggering the end-loop condition
  • I dont find it good practice to spam actions to HA and the network
  • if HA is not blocking the script for the “transition” time (specialy for lights that dont support it), this would be a blocker

I’m reworking this and will post an update once I’m done (at least with the transition).

Now, if you have more questions/remarks, please use the related topic instead of this one :pray:

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Thanks all for such a prompt responses and help!

First: yes, definitely, I used a wrong blueprint. I installed this one, while the other one (IKEA RODRET Dimmer + SOMRIG Remotes - ZHA/Z2M - Control Light) would fit my needs better.
I was just confused with names and didn’t notice that the last word is different :slight_smile:

Anyways, for my purposes direct binding remote to the group of lights worked better - basically offering the same experience as when it was just a connection w/o HA.

Next I’m going to purchase few more ikea remotes and use the “control light” blueprint to control other, non-ikea lights around the house.

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This method worked for me when nothing else did. Pairing near another Ikea router was the key, I think. Thank you!