You don't need to restart home assistant when you change the name or delete it. Just press the visit button in esphome, then delete it. After that go to integrations and add esphome. It will then ask for an address, and there you just paste the url in for the device, which you got from the visit button.
Thanks Cap. 👍 Yeah, after I filmed this, I realised there was a much quicker way - I'll make sure I do a better job for the ESPHome Pre-Flashed LED bulbs. 😉
Imagine the scene.....xmas day, 1986.... You : 'mum, dad, thanks for that awesome commodore 64' parents: 'what we gonna play on it ?' you: 'fuck all until i've had it to pieces to see how it works....where's my soldering iron ?'
Thanks for doing this video, I was stuck with a socket with a flashing blue LED that HA wouldn't connect to. Your explanation helped me to get it working.
I was struggling with two things 1) when I moved the plug to a defferent node it my WiFi mesh it could not seem to connect to the SSid, so I re-paired in the correct location, 2) I needed a bit more patience for it he be discovered in HA and ESPHome - I think 2-3 min
Cool... I started with Tas but, quickly went to ESPHome... It just seemed easier to build stuff with it. Have you seen my "Ultimate Fan Project" ?? ua-cam.com/video/_XgJyYwlejo/v-deo.html
@@Johnsmith-uc9df Oh no, nightmare... Well if you check later in my video, I show the "Daughter" board where the ESP Chip is. There I show the Tx, Rx and GPIO0 pins. So, hopefully, you can recover yours.
Inductive loads are always a problem for Relay based switching. The massive initial currents can cause arcing across the contacts. However, as a smart plug would not be switching the motor directly (in a tumble-dryer) it's less of an issue here. I would be concerned about running such a high load from one of these, while their relay is rated (labelled) as 16A, I wouldn't be comfortable loading it higher than 8 to 10 MAX.
I tend to keep the entity names always not related to where the plug is because when you move the plug to somewhere else, all automations have to be redone, unless I don't know how to deal with that
my 4 V2 Athom plugs can be adopted in the esphome interface but my V1's dont appear any ideas? They all work fine in HA just some of my V1s need the YAML updating I think as I seem to only have the total daily energy readings missing the non-daily energy readings I have in the V2s
IDK Soz. I've never played with the V1's. Try contacting ATHON Tech Support, they may need to update their YAML after the recent ESPHome 'Breaking Change'.
Soz typo... It's an esp8285. No need to modify the template. Once Adopted the full code is saved in the ESPHome folder under 'packages', you can copy/paste and edit from there.
I have 3 of these V2's currently - After the intial discovery and input of SSID and Password, they have all disappeared into the ether - can anyone advise me how to find them?
Home Assistant & ESPHome should have Discovered and Adopted them respectively. 1. Make sure discovery: is enabled in your config.yaml... Or you have a default_config: 2. Ensure you're on the latest ESPHome version. Finally, are you sure the Wi-Fi password is correct? - To reset the plugs, hold it's side-button, for more than 4-5 Seconds and try inputting SSID & Password from scratch.
@@3ATIVE They did initially appear but went after ESPHome 'updated' them - now they're just sitting gently flashing, oblivious to the network ( I've tried all of your suggestions and still no show) Thanks for trying
I have many of these pre-flashed Athom plus and unfortunately they die one by one! I already have two completely dead and two have problems with unstable wi-fi connection!
@@3ATIVE it has Model: PG04 written on it. I'm not sure if it's V1 or V2. But it doesn't look the same as in your video; it's slimmer, so I guess it's a newer version?
@@Sesquialteral I've been chatting with ATHOM and there are several improvements made for the V2. * Gone is the underside fuse holder, some units over-heated there under heavy loads, causing failure. * The V2 uses different Voltage & Current sensing chip, It's more accurate and needs less calibration.
With all respect but i stay away from HA as far as possible - countles stability and security holes and of you mention about it @developers@ banning you from forums. Cringe - i looking for more secure and honest platform.
😮OMG this is Soooo easy to set up and configure. #StayTuned for other ATHOM Pre-Flashed devices. 🥰
Nice, I already added it to my cart.
But wanted to make sure how it works. Thanks !
Cool. You won't regret it. I love these things, the power monitoring is what I use them for the most.
You don't need to restart home assistant when you change the name or delete it. Just press the visit button in esphome, then delete it. After that go to integrations and add esphome. It will then ask for an address, and there you just paste the url in for the device, which you got from the visit button.
Thanks Cap. 👍
Yeah, after I filmed this, I realised there was a much quicker way
- I'll make sure I do a better job for the ESPHome Pre-Flashed LED bulbs. 😉
Imagine the scene.....xmas day, 1986....
You : 'mum, dad, thanks for that awesome commodore 64'
parents: 'what we gonna play on it ?'
you: 'fuck all until i've had it to pieces to see how it works....where's my soldering iron ?'
Absolutely - Everything was in bits within hours of opening. LMAO
Thanks for doing this video, I was stuck with a socket with a flashing blue LED that HA wouldn't connect to. Your explanation helped me to get it working.
You are most welcome. I'm glad you found this video useful.
I was struggling with two things 1) when I moved the plug to a defferent node it my WiFi mesh it could not seem to connect to the SSid, so I re-paired in the correct location, 2) I needed a bit more patience for it he be discovered in HA and ESPHome - I think 2-3 min
I bought a few pre-flashed with tasmota and it was just as easy. I know you love your ESPHome! Still want to get my fan smart this summer….
Cool... I started with Tas but, quickly went to ESPHome... It just seemed easier to build stuff with it.
Have you seen my "Ultimate Fan Project" ?? ua-cam.com/video/_XgJyYwlejo/v-deo.html
@3:35 the best tip! thx
Thnx. That ESPHome list used to be a lot easier to use - Unfortunately, they 'updated' it. LMAO
@@3ATIVE btw not working on my chrome - it does not go as narrow as 1 column only ;-(
@@zyghom When you say chrome, is that the browser or the notebook?
I use chrome browser here.
@@3ATIVE MacBook with Chrome browser
Hi thanks for the review Is the GPIO0 the boot button like on the ESP32 development boards
No, it's GPIO5. However, You don't need to use that. It comes pre-Flashed with ESPHome. So, once "Adopted" you can just OTA your new code.
Additional. This is not a ESP32, it is a ESP8285
@@3ATIVE I bricked one of mine . I wasn’t sure what you meant by shorting gpio0 in the video.
@@Johnsmith-uc9df Oh no, nightmare...
Well if you check later in my video, I show the "Daughter" board where the ESP Chip is. There I show the Tx, Rx and GPIO0 pins.
So, hopefully, you can recover yours.
@@3ATIVE Nice thank you
Can you use these plugs with high powered inductive loads such as a tubledryer. Tia
Inductive loads are always a problem for Relay based switching. The massive initial currents can cause arcing across the contacts.
However, as a smart plug would not be switching the motor directly (in a tumble-dryer) it's less of an issue here.
I would be concerned about running such a high load from one of these, while their relay is rated (labelled) as 16A, I wouldn't be comfortable loading it higher than 8 to 10 MAX.
I tend to keep the entity names always not related to where the plug is because when you move the plug to somewhere else, all automations have to be redone, unless I don't know how to deal with that
It's a good point. However, I don't really move stuff about... I just buy another one for that room! 🤣
@@3ATIVE renting the house... you know ;)
@@zyghom Got ya. 👍
my 4 V2 Athom plugs can be adopted in the esphome interface but my V1's dont appear any ideas? They all work fine in HA just some of my V1s need the YAML updating I think as I seem to only have the total daily energy readings missing the non-daily energy readings I have in the V2s
IDK Soz. I've never played with the V1's.
Try contacting ATHON Tech Support, they may need to update their YAML after the recent ESPHome 'Breaking Change'.
I wonder how easy it will be to add esphome encryption to the mix...
Well, it's an ESP32 chip so no more difficult than any other ESPHhome device.
@@3ATIVE you mean esp8266.
I'm not sure how it works since it comes with a template so we might need to modify the template first?
Soz typo... It's an esp8285.
No need to modify the template. Once Adopted the full code is saved in the ESPHome folder under 'packages', you can copy/paste and edit from there.
@@3ATIVE interesting I would test it out and see if I can submit the code upstream so anyone can use it.
All my esp devices use encryption.
Or...... you can adopt it in Esphome first, give it a friendly name, THEN add it to HA and avoid all of that renaming fuss.
I was too excited about the plugs, I didn't think it through enough. LOL
@@3ATIVE they are very cool. I was so excited I called it the wrong name and had to go through the rename process anyway 😂
@@graemehunter9077 Yep, done that too! 🤣
- _The first one is always the Tester_
I have 3 of these V2's currently - After the intial discovery and input of SSID and Password, they have all disappeared into the ether - can anyone advise me how to find them?
Home Assistant & ESPHome should have Discovered and Adopted them respectively.
1. Make sure discovery: is enabled in your config.yaml... Or you have a default_config:
2. Ensure you're on the latest ESPHome version.
Finally, are you sure the Wi-Fi password is correct? - To reset the plugs, hold it's side-button, for more than 4-5 Seconds and try inputting SSID & Password from scratch.
@@3ATIVE They did initially appear but went after ESPHome 'updated' them - now they're just sitting gently flashing, oblivious to the network ( I've tried all of your suggestions and still no show) Thanks for trying
@@davet2667 I had similar issue: adding them with their IP brings them back to life (sorry: to HA) ;)
Nice video, thanks. And very neat soldering porn as well. Soldering is on my “I hate to…” list so great to see someone accomplished doing it !
Thank you sir - I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Soldering can be tricky, but practice makes perfect!
I have many of these pre-flashed Athom plus and unfortunately they die one by one! I already have two completely dead and two have problems with unstable wi-fi connection!
Which ones do you have, the V1 or the V2 ??
@@3ATIVE it has Model: PG04 written on it. I'm not sure if it's V1 or V2. But it doesn't look the same as in your video; it's slimmer, so I guess it's a newer version?
@@Sesquialteral These are the newer version PG04V2 . The older ones, V1 (that are not sold any more) are more square.
@@3ATIVE then I have the older version. I wonder if they improved hardware in V2 or not.
@@Sesquialteral I've been chatting with ATHOM and there are several improvements made for the V2.
* Gone is the underside fuse holder, some units over-heated there under heavy loads, causing failure.
* The V2 uses different Voltage & Current sensing chip, It's more accurate and needs less calibration.
out of 28 athom plugs, 8 landed in the trash bin already ;-(
Sorry to hear that. I've had 13 here for almost a year and all are AOK
Why are you putting them in the bin instead of getting replacements under warranty?
@@SimonKing1969 Athom replaced 14 of my 28 sockets free of charge but I had to push
@@zyghom I've had a few of the V1 ones replaced for V2 free of charge as they failed, not had any problems with V2 yet.
With all respect but i stay away from HA as far as possible - countles stability and security holes and of you mention about it @developers@ banning you from forums. Cringe - i looking for more secure and honest platform.
No disrespect taken.
I agree, I wouldn't rely on it for security. However, it's a fun 'hobby' ATM.