Send MQTT payload from IoT Link to HA via Windows CMD

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@ScottS

{"alias":"Computer Unlocked","sequence":[{"service":"mqtt.publish","data":{"payload":"SessionUnlock","topic":"iotlink/home/haf922/windows-monitor/status"}}],"mode":"single"}

that’s the message being sent from iotlink?

@ScottS

Where did you learn/find how to form a message for mqtt to send?

Lot’s of help, trial and frustration.

MQTT value_template and value_json understanding

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How to send a folder path to input_text

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