I run openHAB 2.4 stable on I3 desktop running Debian 9 I’ve been using openHAB for 6 months so I know openHAB pretty well. I know nothing about mqtt other then what I’ve read here on the forum. I have tasker on my phone and would like to send mqtt from phone to openHAB when connected locally. I am…

[image] Andrew_Rowe: Do I create the channel for messages to be sent in generic mqtt thing or mqtt broker which does the item I create link to? I will start and others may chime in, here some general thoughts that hopefully will help you: MQTT works on the publication/subscription mechanis…

Thanks @lipp_markus for background info on mqtt. I understand the basics of the protocol and I don’t require help with Tasker. (I’ve edited my post to indicate that) but need help implementing mqtt in openHAB [image] lipp_markus: you will then need the Thing to subscribe to this topic (through …

Got it, sorry. You will need to configure the broker (bridge) and the MQTT thing; here an example from my config (I have everything configured in text files): MQTT broker is mosquitto running on the same machine as OH, no security enabled I have a sensor that measures both, humidity and temperatu…

[image] Andrew_Rowe: mqttfx installed on separate Win laptop You may want to look into this (I much prefer it over mqttfx) [image] MQTT Exploration App 3rd Party Get a quick overview of your MQTT topics and integrate new devices more quickly. Features …

Yes, I saw that post. looks like a cool application. I only installed mqttfx on separate laptop to be able to monitor the set up until I have everything working. Thanks for help so far.

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lipp_markus (lipp_markus) March 3, 2019, 2:42pm 5

You may want to look into this (I much prefer it over mqttfx)