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3. Configure Homey as controller

Joolee edited this page Jun 30, 2020 · 8 revisions

Introduction

By configuring Homey as a controller in your ESP Easy unit, you allow Homey to receive real-time updates of your connected sensors. When you pair a new unit to Homey, all the information you need will be shown during the pairing wizard or you can use the manual below for a step-by-step guide.

Step-by-step

  • Browse to the configuration webpage of your ESP Easy unit. You can do this by entering the IP address of the unit in a web browser
  • Open the "Controllers" tab
  • Pick a number for the controller and click "edit" or "add" (Depending on the firmware version)
    • Tip: You might want to skip controller 1 and go for place 2 instead. Read more...
  • Select "Generic HTTP" as protocol
  • Enter Homey's IP address in the "Controller IP" field
    • Homey's IP address will be shown if you start to pair your ESP unit from the Homey app
  • Scroll down and enter the following URL in the "Controller Publish" field
    api/app/nl.joolee.homey.espeasy/?i=%ip%&m=%mac%&t=%tskname%&x=%id%&k=%valname%&v=%value%
  • Check "Enabled" and click "Submit"

Settings overview

Click here for a quick overview of the settings

Result

Whats next?

If you don't have any devices connected yet, I recommend adding a "System info" device to help you find out if you set up everything correctly.

More information about controllers can be found on the Easy ESP Wiki:
https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/index.php/EasyProtocols