MQTT publish configuration

[rlkoshak (Rich Koshak)]

@tunnus

What I’m trying here is to “MQTT:fy” all values got from the API.

It might be easier to use the MQTT Event Bus.

1. Create two Groups, one for publishing commands and another for publishing updates
2. Add all the Items you want to have their updates to that Group
3. Install and configure the MQTT Event Bus Publisher (I hope it’s clear now that OH is publishing values) rule template (Settings → Automation → Rule Templates).
4. Instantiate a rule based on that template, selecting your Groups.

That’s it. No MQTT configuration required (beyond setting up the Broker Thing). Which Item’s are publishes and whether commands, updates, or both are published is controlled based on the Group membership.

MQTT Event Bus Publication [3.2.0;3.4.9]

[logo] Note, in the first half of 2023, this rule template will be rewritten to only support JS Scripting. This is one of three rules used to create an MQTT Even Bus. The other rules are MQTT Online Status and MQTT Event Bus Subscribe.This rule is responsible for parsing the messages received on an event bus and commanding or updating Items as necessary. See MQTT 2.5+ Event Bus for details on how to set up and configure an MQTT Even Bus. Warning, to avoid infinite loops, do not publish and su…