[RfxTrx] How to convert switch to motion sensor?

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1

Hello,

I’m using the RfxTrx integration and my KaKu 433Mhz motion sensor is automatically found but as an on/off switch (AC)
How can I convert it to a real motion sensor in HASS?

2

I think using the configuration variable device_class could work, see RFXCOM RFXtrx - Home Assistant look at the bottom end of this page.

3

The thing is, I have nothing in configuration as it’s an integration that found devices itself.
So I need to create something and I tried this but it’s not working:

binary_sensor:
  - platform: rfxtrx
    name: Hall Motion
    entity: binary_sensor.kaku_motion_sensor_hall_upstairs
    device_class: motion

The identity that was automatically found is called binary_sensor.kaku_motion_sensor_hall_upstairs

4

You can try the OPTIONS on the RFXCOM integration-card, maybe you can set/change something for the particular device?

5

The other option is using a template: Template Binary Sensor - Home Assistant

6

Unfortunately, the only options there is adding a device, removing device and configure off_delay and repetitions.

7

Ok, then indeed the template option is the next option to try.

8

Yes, disabling the switch entity and using a template did the trick.
Thanks.

  - platform: template
    sensors:
      kaku_motion_sensor_hall_upstairs:
        device_class: motion
        value_template: "{{ is_state('switch.kaku_motion_sensor_hall_upstairs', 'on') }}"
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