Inovelli Fan Canopy Module Setup in Home Assistant with ZHA

[@boomsig9069]

Thanks for sharing. BTW for those with the same setup and having a problem setting minimum dim level. On canopy module (avoid dimming until bulb turns off), set InovelliVZM36LightCluster (Endpoint id: 1, Id: 0xfc31, Type: in)>minimum_level from 1 to something at or greater than the value when your bulb turns off (ex: mine is at 30).

[@boomsig9069]

Here's my automation: action: - service: fan.set_percentage target: entity_id: fan.inovelli_vzm36_canopy_module_fan data: percentage: > {% set current_fanspeed = state_attr("fan.inovelli_vzm36_canopy_module_fan","percentage") | int(0) %} {% set new_fanspeed = current_fanspeed + 33 | int %} {% if current_fanspeed >= 100%} {% set new_fanspeed = 0 | int %} {% endif %} {{new_fanspeed}} mode: single

[@Saturn2888]

How did you wire it? From the smart canopy to the fan, I put white to white, blue and red to blue on the fan, black to black from both. Fan spins, Inovelli starts up, but it can't control the fan.

[@averagejoestech]

In my particular setup I'm using the single pole, power at switch configuration and matched up the wires with what was in my wall/ceiling/fan. The proper way to wire your setup will vary depending on what's in your walls. help.inovelli.com/en/articles/8665269-blue-series-fan-light-canopy-module-wiring-schematics If you're still having an issue I'd recommend posting in the Inovelli community with pictures of your wires; otherwise I'd just be guessing at the appropriate configuration for your setup. I'd also recommend double checking that your wires are properly bound together; some of these fans use fairly thin stranded wires and it's easy to not have proper connectivity.

[@uses0ap]

What type of fan do you have? Pull Chain? RF Remote? Thanks!

[@averagejoestech]

@@uses0ap it's a Hampton Bay fan from Home Depot that shipped with an RF remote setup. I've got 3 near identical fans all running this same setup now. That said, I've migrated them to ZigBee2MQTT instead of ZHA since making this in order to do upgraded binding and not need to create the whole extra automation for the config button.

[@LisaP-o2h]

@@averagejoestech Please do make that video. I just switched to zigbee2mqtt and i have no idea how to get anything to work lol

[@averagejoestech]

This should walk through how to do it in Zigbee2mqtt kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGZdpd6iKaYfZI

[@MajorPickleSwag]

You think the thread modules will work the same? And this only works for AC powered fans correct?

[@averagejoestech]

I would expect the Thread version to work the same, though it will be interesting to see how the binding over Thread works. It looks like they're using the same molds for the module so it should fit in the canopy the same way too. It's a way easier fit than the old Z-Wave/RF unit they had. Yes, AC fans only with this setup.

[@MajorPickleSwag]

@@averagejoestech gotcha, thanks for responding! I have one more question though. If the switch to my fans control all power to the fan as in the light and fan aren’t separated, will using this setup still work? From everything I’ve seen it seems like it should work. I’m just confused on how I can dim the lights AND control the 3 speed motor in my fan. Maybe I have to press the small button to switch between controlling the light and the fan?

[@averagejoestech]

@@MajorPickleSwag Yes that scenario is exactly what this is designed for! My house was only wired for a light up top. I added a reinforced fan bracket, and now use a single smart switch to control the light with the main portion of the switch, and then I press the small button on the switch to toggle the fan through the 3 speeds and off (the way an old school fan chain works). After making this video I eventually ended up flashing a switch with the newer firmware and moving to ZigBee2MQTT. It's simplified the binding substantially. I may try to make another video of how that process works (and a clearer video of the end result) soon.

[@ms16eric]

Your voice over is very hard to hear. Thanks for the video.