How to Configure Sonoff RF Bridge with Home Assistant using Tasmota and Node Red and MQTT

[@WINGNUT307]

I've got an RF bridge and 4 PIRs sitting around doing nothing. This video has given me the confidence to flash it and put them to work. Thanks.

[@actmyage]

Just wanted to pop in and say thank you for simplifying and explaining everything clearly. Your videos got me set up and un-stuck!

[@HomeSight]

Glad to help!

[@daveschneider2544]

Thank you, Simon. Your instructions worked perfectly in guiding me through getting my Sonoff DW2 door sensors integrated into Home Assistant. Special thanks for teaching me about off_delay!

[@HomeSight]

Glad to help! Off_delay is a hidden gem; that’s for sure!!

[@stan3674]

Excellent! finally a very clear and simple way to configure the RF bridge. Thanks!

[@HomeSight]

No probs Stan. Thanks for watching.

[@xjury]

Awesome explanation! So simple comparing to all the other tutorials and everything worked like a charm! :D Thank you very much!

[@waynenocton]

Super helpful! I had bought one with stock firmware, and one for Tasmota and Portsch(sp) and this helped me get the Tasmota one sending data to Home Assistant

[@anthonycalia1317]

Excellent video. You covered all of the difficult aspects of integrating RF sensors into MQTT and Home Assistant. Keep up the good work. BTW, no need for the 'blasting' music that was not on teh same scale as the audio. I had to reach for my mute button...

[@HomeSight]

Glad you enjoyed the video (despite the poor audio levels), I’ve sorted it on my more recent videos keep watching!

[@jamesharper3043]

Thanks for the awesome video. I've got a Sonoff Zigbee Bridge that's been flashed with Tasmota. I found your explanation of how to map the devices really useful as I've been struggling to find a basic example of a while. I went down the MQTT route because of more support across devices.

[@HomeSight]

Hi, thanks James. Device class gives it an icon in HA.

[@Dave-yx7iw]

Hi, I have followed your guide, which are well made and clear. I had no issue with the flashing and setup. However when I press my doorbell, nothing happens in the console. I have even purchased the same Tecknet doorbell which you use. Any advise?

[@andrelunardelli8853]

Same thing here…No readings from my PIR, my door sensor… Both the same used on the (always awesome btw) video. How do I pair those and what is “parable” with MQTT (all wi-fi, zigbee?) One more question, I have both Sonoff bridges: RF and Zbee. Will I need both still or MQTT kinda does Zbee’s job? Sorry, newbie here...

[@p.ramiro7980]

Thank you. Very good video. At the beginning of the video, you say we are going to use it as Transmitter and Receiver. You have only explained its use as a receiver. A written or video example as a transmitter ..? Thanks.

[@HomeSight]

Hi, thank you. Try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-pknxmrMmmn7c

[@p.ramiro7980]

@@HomeSight Thank you very much, I will see it right away and I will tell you, thank you very much.

[@HomeSight]

You’re welcome

[@s9550110]

yeah got it working with my new reolink door camera bell push button so I can get local notifications around the house and on my phone - brill

[@grindel80]

Good work

[@HomeSight]

Thanks Frank

[@vaughanza]

Thanks for a great video, Love the way you go into detail and this helps alot, many assume you know what is etc. Is possible you can do a video on the Sonoff bridge and RF devices to remember the state they were in when the power went off or reboot. The is a way in Node-red but need a video o how to do it. New to Node-red so it would help. Thanks again for your time and great video.

[@HomeSight]

Hi, I’m glad you like them! I do my best to explain everything. That is not something I do on my Home Assistant, but I can see it would be useful! I’ll have a play and see what I can come up with!

[@vaughanza]

@@HomeSight You star thanks

[@felixlangkjr3695]

Great video. I have everything setup and MQTT is receiving the message, but for some reason the entity is not created in HA...any ideas?

[@kobusdbr]

Very informative and well done. Thank you. Please could you give some assistance for configuring a remote button? From what I read it should fall under MQTT Device Trigger but I have not seen any examples of how to set it up. Much appreciated

[@sanderl4779]

Thank you, this was exactly what I was looking for 👍 However, when I restart HomeAssistant (which I often do) all states change to unknown. How can I change it to always assume the previous state when restarting?

[@HomeSight]

Hmm, that is a thing which it does to be fair. unless the device publishes its state on a regular basis. There is a work around which I played with a while ago but it took quite a bit of effort and once you have a stable system and stop making as many changes I would think you won’t need to restart as much!

[@kissp79]

Very good video! In the current HA (I don't know how it used to be) you can start automation directly with an MQTT message. Isn't that easier?

[@curious-homebody]

your music and sound effects are like 10-15 times louder than your voice, but thank you for this video.

[@HomeSight]

Sorry cool guy, it’s sorted in later videos!

[@CrankyCoder]

Good video!! Side note, please check your volume levels on the intro music and your dialog. I was listening to your speaking intro, then your music intro came in at WAY WAY WAY higher volume level. Turned it down, went back to speaking part and it was like i had you muted lol

[@HomeSight]

Sorry! It’s better on the later videos!

[@CrankyCoder]

@@HomeSight have you had any luck with DSC window/door sensors? i have 12 at my house and can't seem to get the rf bridge to see them. used the rfraw 177 and the other one the aeeb or whatever it was.

[@HomeSight]

I’m afraid I don’t use them. All of mine are 433MHz

[@nawafbana8100]

Thank you for your videos, what is the door sensor you are using, cause I am using sonoff dw2, and it is not recognized by sonoff RF bridge :)

[@HomeSight]

My door sensors are very cheap ones from eBay. I went through quite a few types before I found one which did open and close signals. I think it was these: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/433MHz-1-5V-Door-Magnetic-Wireless-Sensor-Detector-Switch-for-Home-Alarm-System-/353557303011?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[@nawafbana8100]

@@HomeSight Thank you 👍

[@adeltabsh8578]

Excellent tutorial! I have a small request and it is how did you organize your lovelace screen? can you do a short video on that or point me in the right direction? i'm a biginner but fast learner (I think..)

[@eclecticlife]

I have had this integration for a couple of years working fine. Unfortunately, with the latest changes made to HA, my RF sensors that only have one code are not working properly anymore. Have you been experiencing the same problem? Have you found a solution? Thanks in advance!

[@raviramlagan1496]

Simon, this is one of the best tutorials I've seen. Please continue the good work. I did find an issue with my Sonoff PIR though. Mosquitto is publishing when motion is sensed, however, the entity state is not changing from off to on. Can anyone say why?

[@L1van]

Hi Simon. Can you please put a link on how correctly setup mosquitto MQTT broker with Home Assistant? Thank you in advance.

[@HomeSight]

Hi, it is fairly simple. I’ve already started a video on this topic, so aim to get out ASAP!

[@L1van]

​ @Home Sight Thanks Simon. It will be also really great if one day you will be able to share some insight on how to bridge Google Home and Home Assistance and RED Node for some advanced automation based on voice commands.

[@fpguerreiro]

Hi great video.... i have done everithing .... i recieve the devices on MQTT but for some reason i can not update the status of the device (door sensor ) eaven after changing the configuration.yalm with the sugested codes (payload on & off).. any sugestion ??? thanks

[@HomeSight]

Hi, You have put the payload_on and off codes as shown in the console window of your tasmota?

[@jacosmuts8818]

Great stuff, thank you. Do you have a link for the door sensor you are using. It seems the Sonoff door sensors only record open events and not close events?

[@HomeSight]

Hi, that’s right I had a sonoff one and it’s only on open. You can get them on Amazon here: amzn.to/3aNxe1e or ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/433MHz-Door-Magnetic-Contact-Wireless-Sensor-Switch-Home-Garage-Alarm-Security-b-/392316347041?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

[@gibon2009]

Could you share a link to RF window sensor you have? I need something sending both signals: for opening and closing the window. Looks like Sonoff DW2 RF sends only one code - when window opens.

[@HomeSight]

Hi, I'm really sorry. I can't find the ones I bought any more. They were on Ebay. I have a box full of ones that only send an open code before I found the ones I use now.

[@daveclarke5085]

Great video. Do you have any links for cheap doorbells which are compatible with the Sonoff RF bridge?

[@HomeSight]

Hi, I have one of these: amzn.to/3fCY66J and it works with my sonoff bridge.

[@GioBen68]

Hi Simon, great tutorials and always well explained! Great job 👌🏼. Hiw would I need to set up sonoff rf bridge to handle my garage door? I tried with the sonoff SV however interferences make problems and my wife is not ready (yet) to have HA on her mobile with all the features so I though sonoff rf bridge could be a good solution 🤷🏼‍♂️. Thanks in advance for your help

[@HomeSight]

Hi, garage doors normally have a rolling code, so won’t work with the RF bridge.. what inputs do you have on your garage? I’m doing the integration with mine at the moment to use a nodemcu and a relay board.

[@GioBen68]

@@HomeSight thanks for your quick response. Understood it will not work for the garage door 😉 what do you mean by « inputs »? It is 433mhz with simple remote « open/ close ». I added the sonoff SV with nodemcu and it worked well for one month ( once I did put some distance to the 433 receiver) however since tuesday some interferences inhibited the 433 remote control... the integration in HA si no problem. I also added a sensor « open/close »

[@HomeSight]

Oh, okay. From my understanding most garage doors had a bit more security than that... you can send rf signals out from the sonoff Bridge too. Pretty sure I did a video with a doorbell, see if you can find that?

[@GioBen68]

@@HomeSight watched it too ! Crystal clear and well explained . I will check if this could be used for the garage door. Thanks

[@eM_Wu]

Hi Simon, where is that video with mosquito setup? Can't seem to find it. Thanks

[@HomeSight]

Hi, there is one in progress. It will be my next video released!

[@HomeSight]

Hi, there is one in progress. It will be my next video released!

[@georgenewton6799]

Great videos! I am looking to start testing some Sonoff Zigbee Bridge flashing and Node Red/MQTT with Home Assistant very soon, so this is definitely going to help! I was just wondering if it is possible to read and display the battery level of the sensor in home assistant as I think that will be an important part moving forward to set up a phone notification to change the battery. Also, how much does this differ to the Sonoff Zigbee bridge setup?

[@HomeSight]

Hi, thank you! I’ve not setup a sonoff zigbee bridge myself so not totally sure. As far as the data available from the sensors, it largely depends on what the device supports. From my experience, the cheaper the device the less data they provide!

[@hclassistance5437]

Thanks for the great info. My rf sensors shows " Read only" in the entities folder. So no action happening om my dashboard. But on node red the action is showing. Can you please advice

[@HomeSight]

Hi, what do you mean by the “entities folder”

[@hclassistance5437]

@@HomeSight At configuration - entity's the sensors show at state "read only". When I trigger a sensor node red does pick it up but no action is happening at my dashboard

[@hclassistance5437]

@Home Sight At configuration - entity's the sensors show at state "read only". When I trigger a sensor node red does pick it up but no action is happening at my dashboard

[@HomeSight]

How have you configured them? Manually with configuration.yaml?

[@hclassistance5437]

Yes manually on yaml as per your video.

[@garysteo3398]

How were the sensors hooked to the bridge

[@HomeSight]

The RF bridge just listens for the code being sent out by the sensors, so there is no configuration or setup from the sensors as such. You just check the console of the RF bridge or check Node red with an MQTT in node to read the codes being sent. Once you have the code you can configure the sensor in the configuration file.

[@garysteo3398]

That sounds too easy lol. Great video

[@HomeSight]

It is dead easy!

[@babelhoo]

So using it this way (instead of ewelink), there’s no 16 devices codes on the bridge? You could have as many as configured in the configuration yaml file?

[@HomeSight]

Yeah, it just passes the code in and allows home assistant to work out which one it is!

[@CEB1001]

Very good - BUT because of the changes to Home Assistant (after update 2022.12) - the binary sensor add in to configuration.yaml is not working anymore. Could you please update the configuration files in the link so they are working?

[@JamieVids76]

Good video cheers, I have had mine set up for a while now but didn't fully understand how it worked, I have a second one now so I can try some portische. I dont't have mqtt set up directly in node red either, how do you use the data to switch in node red, this may solve some issues I have. BTW you can set a static IP in console with the command IPAddress1 192.168.x.xxx. Cheers

[@tonlemmen5000]

Simon. I am not getting any notifications is the Tasmota console from my RF divices. could it be that my smartwares divices are not supported? or is something else going on? I don't know if I did the mttq configuration correctly. You enter mttq_user but I don't know where to get my data from. Can you help me get started

[@HomeSight]

Hi Ton. If you are not getting the notification on the tasmota console, I’d suggest your devices aren’t supported... what are you trying to add, is it something like a garage door, that’s likely to have a rolling code. Do you see the little red light flash when you trigger your RF device?

[@tonlemmen5000]

@@HomeSight Simon, yes a red light flashes I am trying to add a Smartwares SH5-TSM-A door contact or a Smartwares SH5-TSO-A PIR, a Smartwares remote control SH5-TDR-K and SH5-TDR-F. No result for all.

[@tonlemmen5000]

@@HomeSight by the way, thank you for your quick response, I'm happy with that

[@HomeSight]

Hmm... that does seem odd for the console to not even show it. Have you selected the right device type?

[@tonlemmen5000]

@@HomeSight Sonoff bridge (25) just like in your video

[@storm_shadows]

What usb power supply are you using ? I am litte confused if it uses 3,3 volts or 5 volts

[@HomeSight]

Hi, to flash it uses 3.3v but that comes from the flasher which is powered by a standard USB

[@storm_shadows]

@@HomeSight okay so when just using it after flashing it is powered by 5 volts

[@HomeSight]

Yes, just a standard USB connection.

[@garysteo3398]

Did you have to put tasmota on the bridge

[@HomeSight]

Yes, I did have to put Tasmota on it, but don’t worry... I’ve got you covered there too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-UaWCel9aWlZY

[@MrBlaster85]

Hi, in your video you used the .Data Value for the Payload. With my RF Remote the Unique Key is combined from Sync, Low,High and the Data Field. Know a solution to pass this parameters too? 00:23:04.546 MQT: tele/rf-bridge/RESULT = {"Time":"2021-06-12T00:23:04","RfReceived":{"Sync":4470,"Low":150,"High":460,"Data":"77555F","RfKey":"None"}} 00:23:07.904 MQT: tele/rf-bridge/RESULT = {"Time":"2021-06-12T00:23:07","RfReceived":{"Sync":4480,"Low":150,"High":460,"Data":"77555F","RfKey":"None"}} 00:23:10.360 MQT: tele/rf-bridge/RESULT = {"Time":"2021-06-12T00:23:10","RfReceived":{"Sync":4480,"Low":160,"High":450,"Data":"77555F","RfKey":"None"}} 00:23:12.596 MQT: tele/rf-bridge/RESULT = {"Time":"2021-06-12T00:23:12","RfReceived":{"Sync":4470,"Low":150,"High":460,"Data":"77555F","RfKey":"None"}}

[@richardhall206]

Thanks for the video (and the previous one). I'm going to give this bash as it seems it could work with some of the generic remote + sockets I have around the house. Have you tried that at all?

[@HomeSight]

Yeah, I had a remote and socket that it worked with, I didn’t like it too as it didn’t give status, and I prefer the zigbee ones

[@richardhall206]

@@HomeSight True, and the remotes don't always catch the signal, so would need some failsafe for that in node red. I'm also going to try to sniff the smart electricity meter we have which I believe is using 433. Have you tried that at all? Failing that, I'll use Shelly EM. With an EV charger soon to be installed and a hot tub to connect I will need to manage my power!

[@HomeSight]

Hi, my smart meter certainly isn’t pushing anything out on 433MHz. You could always send the signal 3 times to your sockets with a small delay in between. I haven’t got any energy monitoring other than the display my energy provider gave me and an integration with home assistant.

[@richardhall206]

@@HomeSight Thanks Simon. Some utility meters use 184MHz which is reserved just for the utility sector but, as that's a UK only band, many manufacturers have switched to 433 to have a single European product. I'll let you know if I can see the meter once I get the Sonoff RF. If not, Shelly EM will do what I want. I thought the same thing about the sockets. If it works with the remote it will work with node-red!

[@richardhall206]

I didn't think to use the smart meter's display as it's very flaky. Loses connection and wifi very easily and needs to be cycled to regain its signal.

[@tonlemmen5000]

does this also work if the Sonoff RF Bridge is on a different WIFI network?

[@HomeSight]

Hi Tom, yes it could as long as there is a route between the 2 networks. If you put a device on that same network and can send a ping to your home assistant that would prove it.

[@tonlemmen5000]

@@HomeSight First, I want to report that I am very happy with your tutorials, very educational for me. Unfortunately the Sonoff RF Bridge is not on the same network. The situation is I have the Sonoff RF Bridge in my garage 60 yards from my house. The Bridge is on the WiFi of a Neighbour. Do you know a solution to see the Pir in my garage on my Home Assistant at Home. Maybe a good idea for another tutorial.

[@HomeSight]

Hi, that is a tricky one. You’ll need to route it via the internet... it’s definitely another video, one I want to do on networking with a specific focus on home automation devices.

[@victoriaolivan2178]

In your configuration.yaml you have to different codes for payload_on and payload_off, but I only receive one. Just when door is open. What´s is wrong? #Your Door - platform: mqtt name: "Your Door" state_topic: "tele/rf-bridge/RESULT" value_template: '{{value_json.RfReceived.Data}}' payload_on: "CF100A" payload_off: "CF100E" device_class: door 16:20:39.838 MQT: tele/rf-bridge/RESULT = {"Time":"2021-04-12T16:20:39","RfReceived":{"Sync":7830,"Low":270,"High":770,"Data":"2DC261","RfKey":"None"}} 16:20:49.859 MQT: tele/rf-bridge/RESULT = {"Time":"2021-04-12T16:20:49","RfReceived":{"Sync":7830,"Low":270,"High":770,"Data":"2DC261","RfKey":"None"}} 16:20:55.826 MQT: tele/rf-bridge/RESULT = {"Time":"2021-04-12T16:20:55","RfReceived":{"Sync":7830,"Low":270,"High":770,"Data":"2DC261","RfKey":"None"}} 16:21:22.433 MQT: tele/rf-bridge/RESULT = {"Time":"2021-04-12T16:21:22","RfReceived":{"Sync":7830,"Low":280,"High":770,"Data":"2DC261","RfKey":"None"}} It`s impossible to detect close door.

[@HomeSight]

Hi, it depends on the device. Some door sensors only send out a code on door open. I bought a sonoff one which did that. It’s really hard to find the right ones some times, as they don’t always specify - a bit of trial and error. These are the ones I bought most recently that had open and close: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Pcs-Wireless-Window-Door-Alarm-System-Magnetic-Sensor-433MHz-/114327146271?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

[@larsc]

Thanks for this! =)

[@HomeSight]

No problem!

[@tonlemmen5000]

​Simon, I can't get it working, what am I doing wrong? in HA under developer tools message below Set the representation of a device within Home Assistant. This will not communicate with the actual device. Entity binary_sensor.my_door State off State attributes (YAML, optional) 1 friendly_name: My door 2 device_class: door 3

[@HomeSight]

Hi Ton, can you share your config from your configuration.yaml?

[@tonlemmen5000]

@@HomeSight binary_sensor: # Afstandsbediening - platvorm: mqtt name: "My door" state_topic: "tele/rf-bridge/RESULT" value_template: "{{value-json.RFReceived.DATA}}" payload_on: "5555C0" Payload_off: "555530" device_class: door qos: 1 I did not know how to copy the ymal file and therefore retyped it. I saw that I made a mistake 5555CO instead of 5555C0 the error in Developer Tools is gone. Unfortunately not yet working. Error at Entities. This entity does not have a unique ID, therefore its settings cannot be managed from the UI. See the documentation for more detail.

[@HomeSight]

Hi Ton. Is that a typo with - platvorm from when you re-typed it out? It should be. - platform

[@tonlemmen5000]

@@HomeSight platform is in the .yaml file. I have to stop now, make too many mistakes. Thanks for your quick help Simon, no solution yet but that's my mistake somewhere

[@wannabe416]

off_delay. Thank you!

[@HomeSight]

That “off_delay” is a little gem! No problem

[@mikepeterson443]

Excellent content, but your music and sound effects are SO LOUD relative to your voice. Bad for those who use headphones.

[@HomeSight]

Sorry Mike! This has been sorted for later videos.

[@sigytest1990]

Very good video but it doesn't work. i lost 3 days. Please make a new video for new versions of HA.

[@MrBobWareham]

Well you need to change your video a new one is now out!!!