Second RM4 mini 51da not discovered about homebridge-broadlink-rm HOT 16 CLOSED

Hello. What is your config? I have 3 devices RM Mini 4 (62bc) and they work fine.

This is my config for the humidity/temperature sensor.

{
                    "name": "Sensor Sala",
                    "type": "humiditySensor",
                    "host": "192.165.1.130",
                    "humidityUpdateFrequency": 300,
                    "disableLogs": true
                },
                {
                    "name": "Sensor Oficina",
                    "type": "humiditySensor",
                    "host": "192.165.1.131",
                    "humidityUpdateFrequency": 300,
                    "disableLogs": true
                },
                {
                    "name": "Sensor Cuarto",
                    "type": "humiditySensor",
                    "host": "192.165.1.132",
                    "humidityUpdateFrequency": 300,
                    "disableLogs": true
                },

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Thanks. Answers:

1. No. I have added a hosts entry to my config but this additional measure does not help.
2. Yes, the issue appears to be related to having two RM Mini 4 (51da) devices. Both work when it is the only 51da on the network. This version of the plugin only finds one device and does not find the other if both are powered on and on the network at the same time. Note that I also have a Broadlink RM2 Pro Plus (272a) on the network, this device does not seem affected by this issue.

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FYI I am running homebridge-broadlink-rm-pro v4.2.6 and this issue persists. Is there anything I can do to help?

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Do you get any errors in the logs?

I've got a second device on its way to me which should help investigating this issue.

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FYI I established a second homebridge on a second server, and configured it with the host option:
"hosts": [
{
"address": "192.168.X.XX",
"mac": "24:df:a7:XX:XX:X",
"isRFSupported": false
}
I also included the host option in accessories: "host": "192.168.X.XX",
(the mac address is read incorrectly, this error is mentioned on another thread, so using a static IP address instead)

Unfortunately, the RM4 is incorrectly detected and does not respond to commands sent from home app:
Discovered Broadlink RM2 (2712)

Logs:
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] [Broadlink RM] Initializing BroadlinkRM platform...
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] [Broadlink RM] [INFO] Automatic Broadlink RM device discovery has been disabled as the "hosts" option has been set.
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] [Broadlink RM] Fan Accessory Ready
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] [Broadlink RM] Light White Accessory Ready
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] [Broadlink RM] Light Yellow Accessory Ready
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] [Broadlink RM] Light OffWhite Accessory Ready
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] [Broadlink RM] Light toggle Accessory Ready
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] Initializing platform accessory 'Learn'...
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] Initializing platform accessory ' Fan'...
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] Initializing platform accessory ' Light White'...
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] Initializing platform accessory ' Light Yellow'...
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] Initializing platform accessory ' Light OffWhite'...
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] Initializing platform accessory 'Light toggle'...
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] Homebridge is running on port 51826.
[8/12/2020, 10:44:49 PM] [Broadlink RM] [INFO] Discovered Broadlink RM2 (2712) at 192.168.X.XX (24::d:f::a7::X:X::XX::X:X)

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Thanks. Answers:

1. No. I have added a hosts entry to my config but this additional measure does not help.
2. Yes, the issue appears to be related to having two RM Mini 4 (51da) devices. Both work when it is the only 51da on the network. This version of the plugin only finds one device and does not find the other if both are powered on and on the network at the same time. Note that I also have a Broadlink RM2 Pro Plus (272a) on the network, this device does not seem affected by this issue.

I have the same problem in version 4.3.3, when I configure the option 'hosts' it recognizes them as an RM2, and does not send the commands, and if I remove the hosts option it only detects one of my 2 RM4 mini

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Hi everybody. I had the same issue but figured out a workaround. I have two Broadlink RM 4 Pros (both are model 649b). Automatic detection only discovers one of the RM 4 Pros when they are both on the network at the same time.

When manually using the "hosts" entry to force the plugin to discover the RM 4 Pros, the plugin sees them as Broadlink RM2 (2712). However, neither device responds to commands.

This seems to happen because of line 130 in the platform.js. - const deviceType = isRFSupported ? 0x279d : 0x2712;

If the value of isRFSupported is "true", it discovers the device as an RM Pro+. If the value is "false", it discovers the device as an RM2.

To fix the issue, I used Terminal to nano into the platform.js file on my Raspberry Pi 4 running Hoobs and changed 0x279d : 0x2712 to 649b : 649b. This forces the plugin to properly detect my RM 4 Pros. They now both respond to commands.

Please keep in mind that I don't have any coding experience. I just figured this through trial and error. Hopefully this workaround helps others who are having this same problem.

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Brilliant thanks @BChap327, I'll take a look at the logic behind that statement and see if I can improve it.

P.S. I'd argue that I also don't have coding experience. It's things like this that get us experience 😀

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Thank you. Just trying to help in any way I can. I truly appreciate your work on the plugin!

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I've just pushed a new Beta version 4.3.4-beta.3. It should help with the device type issue.

Set your hosts section as:

                   "hosts": [{
                                        "address": "192.168.1.5",
                                        "mac": "24:df:a7:xx:xx:xx",
                                        "isRM4": true,
                                        "isRFSupported": true
                                }],

Use the applicable isRM4 and isRFSupported based on your device (RM4 devices use different headers on messages to the device).

Let me know how it goes.

It should find the device as:
[Broadlink RM] [INFO] Discovered Manual RM4 Pro Device (2227) at 192.168.1.5 (24:df:a7:xx:xx:xx)

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I've just pushed a new Beta version 4.3.4-beta.3. It should help with the device type issue.

Set your hosts section as:

                   "hosts": [{
                                        "address": "192.168.1.5",
                                        "mac": "24:df:a7:xx:xx:xx",
                                        "isRM4": true,
                                        "isRFSupported": true
                                }],

Use the applicable isRM4 and isRFSupported based on your device (RM4 devices use different headers on messages to the device).

Let me know how it goes.

It should find the device as:
[Broadlink RM] [INFO] Discovered Manual RM4 Pro Device (2227) at 192.168.1.5 (24:df:a7:xx:xx:xx)

I tried this with my 2 RM4 mini and it works perfectly! Thank you very much!!

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I've just pushed a new Beta version 4.3.4-beta.3. It should help with the device type issue.

Set your hosts section as:

                   "hosts": [{
                                        "address": "192.168.1.5",
                                        "mac": "24:df:a7:xx:xx:xx",
                                        "isRM4": true,
                                        "isRFSupported": true
                                }],

Use the applicable isRM4 and isRFSupported based on your device (RM4 devices use different headers on messages to the device).

Let me know how it goes.

It should find the device as:
[Broadlink RM] [INFO] Discovered Manual RM4 Pro Device (2227) at 192.168.1.5 (24:df:a7:xx:xx:xx)

Yes, both my RM4 Minis are recognised and working. Thanks!

[10/24/2020, 3:43:32 PM] [Broadlink RM] [INFO] Discovered Manual RM4 Device (2225) at 192.168.1.XX (24::d:f::a7::XXXXX)
[10/24/2020, 3:43:32 PM] [Broadlink RM] [INFO] Discovered Manual RM4 Device (2225) at 192.168.1.XX (24::d:f::a7::XXXXX)
[10/24/2020, 3:43:32 PM] [Broadlink RM] [INFO] Discovered Manual RM Pro Device (2223) at 192.168.1.XX (34::e:a::34::e:7:XXXXX)

However, both these devices have the humidity/temperature cable connected.

On the first, both temperature and humidity are reported correctly.
On the second device, only humidity is reported correctly. Temperature is reported a 0.0 degrees. Any ideas?

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Hi thanks for sharing your config. I just figured it out, I forgot to remove the pseudo-mode after adding the second cable. Both RM4s are remorting temperature perfectly now. Wonderful work peeps!

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Great!

Hi thanks for sharing your config. I just figured it out, I forgot to remove the pseudo-mode after adding the second cable. Both RM4s are remorting temperature perfectly now. Wonderful work peeps!

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