Hi all,
I am just beginning with Node red and I would like to understand the logic/data flow begind nodes and ui elements. I have a simple Innr 220 plug which I would like to be able to switch on/off directly from the device as well as from a switch element on the ui. I would like manual operation of the plug to be reflected on the ui (show if it is currently off or on)
What is the minimal config for such a setup? I have got it working with 3 elements:
zigbee2mqtt "in node" -> switch -> zigbee2mqtt "out node"
I have deactivated the option "Pass through msg if payload matches new state:" for the switch, and I have activated "Send value at start" for the "in node".
Is this the recommended way to do it or can it be done with just a switch and an "out node"? In my setup, what triggers the "in node" -> swittch message which updates the ui?
So I think I understand the content of the messages and that throwing the switch on the ui sends a message to the "out node" which sends a zigbee message to the device. But I don't quite understand how the ui should or can be updated from the device state, although my setup is working.
Thanx for any help!
PD. The flow, I am not sure if this is the correct way to share it. Thanx gerry!
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