WTH: update netatmo integration for use with bubendorff shutters

[RicoVD]

You can control Bubendorff roller shutters using the Netatmo integration. However, some Bubendorff roller shutters have a special mode where the slats remain open in addition to the standard open and close positions. Unfortunately, this mode cannot be activated with the Netatmo integration.

As a workaround, a Node-RED flow needs to be created, but this requires ongoing maintenance, which I find frustrating.

It would be great if this could be managed directly through the standard Netatmo integration. There is a need to set a “target_position” with a value of -2. Additionally, the value -1 should also be possible via the API.

At the moment, these values cannot be set in Home Assistant.

see also

Bubendorff iDiamant / Legrand / Netatmo

Hello @cgtobi, I have used your implementation of Netatmo integration successfully but I’m only missing the possibility to use the tilt or preferred position which I can select with my remote control. This can be activated by sending a value of -2 as position but this is not accepted by HA, now I’m using node-red to get it done but it would be great if it can also be integrated in Netatmo integration.

[Msc1972]

Hi @RicoVD I found in the Netatmo integration for Bubendorff there is also the preferred position button added, but by default disabled, if you enable this you can use it to put the shutters in the tilt position same functionality as on the remote controls for the shutters

[RicoVD]

Hi @Msc1972, thanks for the tip! I hadn’t noticed that option yet. I checked it out, and it works perfectly. Much appreciated!
A few days ago, I also noticed a ‘cover stop’ action that I don’t think was there before.

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Hi @Msc1972 and @RicoVD, as this thread is quite young may I asjk you a few questions, as I am thinking about getting these covers:

1. Are you using the solar powered solution of the Bubendorff roller shutters?
2. And to use it with HomeAssistant you ordered the netatmo iDiamant remote version?
3. are you happy with this product?
4. how is the overall quality of the product?
5. if you use solar powered: how is the battery life time?
6. with the latest update it seems to be perfectly controlable with HomeAssistant? Also stupping at e.g. 35%?

I would really be happy to get some feedback (this would lead to a certain investment )

Thank you!

Have a nice weekend!

BR
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[RicoVD]

1. Yes.
2. I use the iDiamant hub to connect the shutters to my network. I can use it with the Legrand Home+Control app and in Home Assistant through the Netatmo integration.
3. Yes.
4. Good, I think.
5. I don’t know. I have had the shutters for two years now (2023), and they are still functioning fine. Bubendorff provides a seven-year warranty.
6. The motor in my product does not provide feedback on its position. I cannot set a 35% value in the app or in Home Assistant. I created an automation in Home Assistant to close the shutter, wait X seconds, and then stop the shutter so I finally get an X% open shutter. This works fine if you control the shutter in Home Assistant. As far as I know, you cannot retrieve the current position. So if you use the included remote control, your automations might get messed up.

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Thank you for the detailed feedback. Much appreciated

[peter.jurik]

I have bubendorf 2in1. blind and tilt opening.
I created 2 new cover entities based time cover ( GitHub - nagyrobi/home-assistant-custom-components-cover-rf-time-based: Time-based cover with customizable scripts or entity to trigger opening, stopping and closing. Position is calculated based on the fraction of time spent by the cover traveling up or down. State can be updated with information based on external sensors. old need to not maintainable code fix some issuses

1st for open /close blind
2nd for open/close tilt

both these cover I merged to one with cover template.
Known problems:
remote controller made unsynced state.
you can use netatmo integration - up, down, stop, open tilt button
homekit integration allow only up/down but command start immediately.

I’m using both integration

[peter.jurik]

What it does:
Custom Home Assistant integration for controlling blinds, shutters, and awnings using RF signals or scripts without position feedback. Position is calculated based on travel time. Supports TILT functionality for slat control. Can be used either with custom scripts for control, or as a “wrapper” over existing cover entities to extend their functionality (e.g., add tilt support).

Major improvements over original code (davidramosweb):

• UI Configuration (v2.1) - entire integration configurable via GUI, no YAML editing required
• Hybrid wrapper mode - combines existing cover with custom tilt scripts
• Availability template support in UI - dynamic entity availability control
• Command delay (v2.0.2) - compensates for delay between sending command and motor start
• Modular architecture (v2.0) - refactored from monolithic code into maintainable modules
• HACS integration - easy installation and updates via custom repository
• Duplicate protection - prevents duplicate entities during reloads
• Migration support - YAML and UI configurations can coexist

Full backward compatibility with legacy YAML configurations!

GitHub: GitHub - wajo666/home-assistant-custom-components-cover-rf-time-based: Time-based cover with customizable scripts or entity to trigger opening, stopping and closing. Position is calculated based on the fraction of time spent by the cover traveling up or down. State can be updated with information based on external sensors.

Installation via HACS:

1. Add custom repository: https://github.com/wajo666/home-assistant-custom-components-cover-rf-time-based
2. Category: Integration
3. Search for “Cover Time Based” and install

Documentation: Complete migration guide, examples, and configuration options in the repo