Every time I think I have it nutted out, MQTT throws another curve ball at me and just doesn't do things consistently. (Slight back story) Multiple machines controlling single device. (Sorry, it is actually becoming quite long) For the sake of simplifying this is a breakdown of what happens on e…

Well, only in name..... So it can emulate another device. If you import the flow again, you would have to rename the previous one first.

N.P. It is just to establish a working base line and how the messages go between things. There is an initial glitch for the first time it is run as the flow context isn't set. But there after it is ok.

This is how I would design the backend. With some clever coding I'm sure it can be made generic so it can handle all your bulbs, just needed is to set the topics based on incoming messages instead of hardcoding [image]

[image] Trying_to_learn: There is an initial glitch for the first time it is run as the flow context isn't set. But there after it is ok. I guess with real devices this will fix itself since the statuses will arrive sooner or later? At least this is the case with my Shellies, the send out the…

Ok, I have that structure you showed me but keeping things more local. I think it was @JGKK to whom I showed that bit of code. Yeah, I am not wanting your stratargy with too many status messages happening. The initial glitch will sort itself out as you say, and I agree. (or is that the other way…

This is what I think should all be stuffed inte the frontend. Looks a bit messy but I'm sure you can navigate through it :wink: The backend you shall install only once, controlling your devices etc and the frontend in as many flows/machines you like, All and only communication between them is via M…

Wow! Thanks. The gates are (as I mentioned) only for isolation during testing. The delay is there to give it a realistic look/feel when I press the button. It is a bit tricky seeing it all as the links aren't shown. Yeah, ok. I shall look at how you did it. But I am trying to do what you di…

[image] Trying_to_learn: I'd better leave you alone so you can do that which you need to do. It's my pleasure, always nice with a challenge for your mind!!! The key essence here, at least my philosophy, break things down and separate what can/should be done as a service and presentation resp…

Thanks. It would seem you know a lot more about this than me. Yeah, the idea about the topic is good. I may apply it that way. I never thought it would get to this scale.

MQTT is driving me crazy with inconsistent doings

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MQTT is driving me crazy with inconsistent doings

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