Hi, I am trying to do this on hassio as I’m also getting the LWLink Timeout (the echo -ne…). I connect to the hassio VM, then do login to get to a command prompt but it doesn’t look like nc/netcat is installed. I assume I have to run this from within this VM but don’t think I can install additional components, like nc, into it. Anyone any ideas?
EDIT: I sorted it out and it’s working now. I rebooted the VM, then from Lovelace went into “terminal” and then realised “nc” was available in there. I ran the echo… and the hub started flashing, I clicked on the hub button to accept the connection and now the lights can be turned on/off through HA. Excellent - hopefully this helps someone else and thanks for the awesome integration Geoff.
Hi,
Im real new to homeassistant however i thing ive got most things down quite well, ive set up a ring door bell and various other things but this lightwave rf has me stumped…
I’ve cleared the system and follow the instructions to the letter, i get not config errors and i used the echo command to link my hub but when i click the button to turn lights on and off nothing happens.
I’ve been trying for about a week now and it might just be me not having a clue.
any help would be great!!!
Thanks, Matt
Is there any plan to integrate the heating element ie TRV’s and maybe the thermostat and Boiler control, I would personally like the TRVs and may be able to assist with any readings from them or I do have a “spare TRV”
This was the missing link for me. All works now… awesome
What ever happened to this?
I just updated to hassio 1.04 yesterday, and I’m not getting these lightwaverf errors in my log. Any idea what the issue is?
2020-01-17 07:02:43 ERROR (Thread-10) [lightwave.lightwave] 2,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:02:46 ERROR (Thread-13) [lightwave.lightwave] 5,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:35 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 9,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:35 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 9,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:36 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 10,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:36 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 10,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:37 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 11,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:37 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 11,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:38 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 12,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:38 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 12,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:38 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 13,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:39 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 13,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:39 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 14,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:40 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 14,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:40 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 15,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:06:40 ERROR (Thread-16) [lightwave.lightwave] 15,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:08:02 ERROR (Thread-17) [lightwave.lightwave] 17,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
2020-01-17 07:08:03 ERROR (Thread-17) [lightwave.lightwave] 17,ERR,6,"Transmit fail"
And these errors, but not sure if these are connected:
2020-01-17 07:12:49 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.websocket_api.http.connection.1827395824] Received invalid command
2020-01-17 07:17:01 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.websocket_api.http.connection.1846918608] Received invalid command
@Martin_Granger - did you get to the bottom of this? I’m having issues with my lightwaverf hub not receiving messages from home assistant (v101.3 on hassio).
TBH - not looked since - as everything seems to be working.
I’ve recently created a project to add TRV support.
I’d welcome feedback, before I make a pull request into the main HA branch.
LW TRV Integration
I’ve been getting these to.
The issue appears to occur if you sen too many changes at once, the LW is “busy” and sends the error.
I fixed it on mine, by making sure any automations added a delay of 1sec between each command.
Not ideal, more of a workaround than a fix, but does the trick.
Didn’t this sort of thing get fixed a long time ago. I remember the good old, bad old days when scenes and groups weren’t possible as interaction with any lightwaverf device needed a delay. So scripts had to be the way forward.
Glad that I’m almost rid of my lightwave gear. Only got about 6 more devices to go, then I’m all zigbee on deconz! 
Hi guys, trying to get LightWave set up (Link Plus and 3 dimmer switches) and it’s iriitating the hell out of me. I’m using docker to run Home Assistant.
I can not get the Link Plus to flash and recognised by Home Assistant.
I have a light entity showing in Home Assistant and when I turn it on/off, I get the following error:
ERROR (Thread-13) [lightwave.lightwave] LW broker timeout!
Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
- Resetting the Link Plus and starting from scratch with it multiple times
- Running the command in bash against the Hass container (is that the right place with docker?)
Any ideas here would be great!
Thanks.
Hi, I have gotten this to work great, Moved over from openhab, and this is night ans day compaired to openhab. the only thiing i cannot get to work is my lightwave energy monitor? its not listed as a device in HA? i have everything else there.
@BrianMac, not sure if this is too late, but if you’re using a Link Plus the built in component won’t work. I have a custom component for generation 2 kit
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@bigbadblunt, funny you say that. I found your component and I’ve been using it ever since. Great job BTW!
Where is the best place to give you feedback on the component?
I really think it is very close to being an actual integration.
The main forum thread is here, feedback very welcome.
Or if it a feature request or a bug, raise an issue on github
oh wow @jono! You saved me 3 years ago and now again!
I migrated to new machine and the lightwaverf wouldnt work so i found my question from 3yrs ago and your answer. haha
Thanks so much
Here is how to link lightwaverf for the furture:
echo -ne "100,\!F*p." | nc -u -w1 192.168.86.118 9760
Hi all,
Relative noob to HA. I’ve got the Gen 1 LightwaveRF switches and sockets, and have it working ok in Home Assistant using the points from above.
However, the switches/lights appear in HA as entities, rather than devices, and also have no unique entity ID. How do I set up automations with these please? I can do them easily with my other WiFi switches (Tuya).
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
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I have finally got around to setting my Lightwave Rf Gen 1 kit. I am able to toggle the devices on/off. But the devices are not seen when using automations. Is there something I need to enable or a workaround?