Velux
Velux
At least firmware version > 2.0.0.0 is required on the KLF 200 device. The firmware images may be obtained here
There is currently support for the following device types within Home Assistant:
- Cover
- Light
- Scene
Configuration
To add the Velux integration to your Home Assistant instance, use this My button:
Manual configuration steps
If the above My button doesn’t work, you can also perform the following steps manually:
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Browse to your Home Assistant instance.
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In the bottom right corner, select the
Add Integration button. -
From the list, select Velux.
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Follow the instructions on screen to complete the setup.
During configuration, you will be asked for a hostname and password:
- Hostname: enter the IP address of the KLF 200 gateway.
- Password: enter the password of the gateway’s wireless access point (printed on the underside - not the web login password).
You must complete the configuration within 5 minutes of rebooting the KLF 200 gateway while the access point is still available.
Actions
Action velux.reboot_gateway
Reboots the configured KLF 200 Gateway.
There is a problem with the KLF 200 gateway where the connection cannot be established after a restart of Home Assistant, only a manual power off and on fixes this. As a workaround, you can use an automation to force a restart of the KLF 200 before exiting Home Assistant, like this:
automation:
- alias: "KLF reboot on hass stop event"
description: "Reboots the KLF200 in order to avoid SSL Handshake issue"
triggers:
- trigger: homeassistant
event: shutdown
actions:
- action: velux.reboot_gateway
Velux Active (KIX 300)
The Velux Active (KIX 300) set is not supported by this integrationIntegrations connect and integrate Home Assistant with your devices, services, and more. [Learn more]. To integrate Velux Active (KIX 300) with Home Assistant, you can use the HomeKit Controller integrationIntegrations connect and integrate Home Assistant with your devices, services, and more. [Learn more] and get full control over your windows, curtains, covers, the air quality sensor KLA 300, etc.
Add the Velux Active gateway using HomeKit pairing (with the pairing code on the sticker at the bottom of the Velux Active gateway) and the devices connected to the gateway - including sensors - will be automatically discovered and added to Home Assistant.