# \#homeautomation **URL:** https://community.openhab.org/tag/homeautomation/835.md [Latest](https://community.openhab.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openhab.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openhab.org/tags.md) --- ## [Openhab automations JS library](https://community.openhab.org/t/openhab-automations-js-library/166179)
**Author:** [@stas-dovgodko](https://community.openhab.org/u/stas-dovgodko)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/openhab-automations-js-library/166179 "2025-09-09T16:35:22Z")
In the broad sense, an automation is an algorithm that takes data from some Items and derives the state of others: e.g., controlling ventilation by CO₂, lights by time of day, heating by temperature, etc. After building… --- ## [Mitsubishi Heavy x-y line protocol](https://community.openhab.org/t/mitsubishi-heavy-x-y-line-protocol/82898)
**Author:** [@ofc](https://community.openhab.org/u/ofc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 3:18am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/mitsubishi-heavy-x-y-line-protocol/82898 "2025-03-26T03:18:40Z")
I am trying to understand Mitsubishi Heavy Air conditioner protocol. Its really interesting and different from other protocols than i have seen before. Here i put some package examples 0xFB 0xFE 0xFE 0x7F 0xFE 0xFE 0x… --- ## [Life dependent on automation everywhere, yet not in the home?](https://community.openhab.org/t/life-dependent-on-automation-everywhere-yet-not-in-the-home/155177)
**Author:** [@Max\_G](https://community.openhab.org/u/Max_G)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/life-dependent-on-automation-everywhere-yet-not-in-the-home/155177 "2024-04-16T11:57:35Z")
I like to call this the “build escalators, not elevators” principal. See https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/mitch\_hedberg\_401954 . I am building a home (on the side, as it has taken years now, but is getting very ccl… --- ## [Topic is closed](https://community.openhab.org/t/topic-is-closed/147444)
**Author:** [@s2424](https://community.openhab.org/u/s2424)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 7:05am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/topic-is-closed/147444 "2023-06-25T07:05:07Z")
Topic is closed for being off topic --- ## [Climax Z-Wave binding](https://community.openhab.org/t/climax-z-wave-binding/129993)
**Author:** [@luciano2010er](https://community.openhab.org/u/luciano2010er)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/climax-z-wave-binding/129993 "2021-12-13T00:44:27Z")
Dear all, After enrolling CLIMAX Z-WAVE devices I get following information: This device has not been fully discovered by the binding. There are a few possible reasons for this -: The device is not in the database. If… --- ## [Modbus TCP to control "CLICK" (Automation direct PLC)](https://community.openhab.org/t/modbus-tcp-to-control-click-automation-direct-plc/102737)
**Author:** [@JSathern](https://community.openhab.org/u/JSathern)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/modbus-tcp-to-control-click-automation-direct-plc/102737 "2020-07-24T16:35:21Z")
I’m new to the openHAB but have messed with modbus TCP from Advanced HMI. I am trying to setup a modbus TCP communication to a Click plc and cannot seem to figure out the configuration of openHAB’s Modbus. I’ve read thr… --- ## [Fire and pause next last watched Kodi Tv Show episode](https://community.openhab.org/t/fire-and-pause-next-last-watched-kodi-tv-show-episode/92462)
**Author:** [@qtronik](https://community.openhab.org/u/qtronik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/fire-and-pause-next-last-watched-kodi-tv-show-episode/92462 "2020-02-09T16:04:51Z")
So far I’ve manage to start an automation to fire last watched TvShow next episode on my Kodi when I returned from Work routine. But I’m struggling with some parts of my automation rules What it does: If switch “Leave… --- ## [Help - Automation Scenarios Poll](https://community.openhab.org/t/help-automation-scenarios-poll/80333)
**Author:** [@rhumbertgz](https://community.openhab.org/u/rhumbertgz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 7:53am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/help-automation-scenarios-poll/80333 "2019-09-04T07:53:25Z")
Hello guys! I would like to kindly ask less than five minutes of your time to fill this small poll. As a domotics’ enthusiast and student working on a domotics use case, I would like to know how frequently the following… --- ## [Automating bulk appliances](https://community.openhab.org/t/automating-bulk-appliances/33816)
**Author:** [@praveen\_kumar](https://community.openhab.org/u/praveen_kumar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 11:51am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/automating-bulk-appliances/33816 "2017-09-01T11:51:36Z")
I have 50 bulbs and 50 ceiling fans,I want to automate using openhad bt which hardware is suitable for automating of huge number of appliances ! Can I use raspeberry pi or anyother hardware. Please help me out! Thank you… --- ## [Can i control relay board by directly connecting to RPI Gpio pins?](https://community.openhab.org/t/can-i-control-relay-board-by-directly-connecting-to-rpi-gpio-pins/24844)
**Author:** [@praveen\_kumar](https://community.openhab.org/u/praveen_kumar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/can-i-control-relay-board-by-directly-connecting-to-rpi-gpio-pins/24844 "2017-03-13T18:39:26Z")
Can i control relay board by directly connecting to Raspberry PI GPIO pins with openhab installed? Without using ESP8266 and MQTT protocol? If it please help me out! How to change configurations? --- ## [Rfid rc522](https://community.openhab.org/t/rfid-rc522/24288)
**Author:** [@rtlamb](https://community.openhab.org/u/rtlamb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 10:24am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/rfid-rc522/24288 "2017-03-03T10:24:26Z")
Hello, I am just getting started with the variety of things possible with OpenHAB. Currently I would like to use the RFID reader RC522 to lock/unlock/send notifications, but have not seen many topics on this. Any help … --- ## [Circuit diagram for automation with openhab,raspberrypi and esp8266](https://community.openhab.org/t/circuit-diagram-for-automation-with-openhab-raspberrypi-and-esp8266/22514)
**Author:** [@praveen\_kumar](https://community.openhab.org/u/praveen_kumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/circuit-diagram-for-automation-with-openhab-raspberrypi-and-esp8266/22514 "2017-02-09T17:02:15Z")
I am new to openhab, I am planning for a project in my engineering. I need this circuit diagram for automation with raspberrypi,esp8266 and relays.. I need code for programming esp8266. Thank you in advance. Please do he… --- ## [Openhab compatible Smart switch with real time power meter up to 16A (instead of 10A)?](https://community.openhab.org/t/openhab-compatible-smart-switch-with-real-time-power-meter-up-to-16a-instead-of-10a/11558)
**Author:** [@Lionello\_Marrelli](https://community.openhab.org/u/Lionello_Marrelli)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/openhab-compatible-smart-switch-with-real-time-power-meter-up-to-16a-instead-of-10a/11558 "2016-06-13T21:17:21Z")
I’ve built a simple application with OpenHAB thst controls 3 FRITZ!Box DEC 200 switches: they are switched off if too much power is being drawn by simultaenous usage of dishwasher , washing machine and tumble drier. Ever…