Request is the way to go as far as i know. You also need to implement the method handling incoming messages though to work with the answer. There are some threads about requesting values from domoticz in this forum. (Haven't read them) but imo there are some values that can't be requested from domotizc so better check that and maybe change the variable type.

Imo in all cases the pulldown should be on the controlling pin (gate). Otherwise listen to @mfalkvidd

@NeverDie Have you tried something like this: https://ip.of.your.server/#/Dashboard ? Or with port and no HTTPS.

I am actually happy with domoticz. I have used it for about a year and its main advantage for was that it's very easy to learn and to use. Recently I discovered dzVents (which is now integrated in the domoticz beta) that allows for easier and more complex scripts. For now I was able to do anything I wanted in domoticz.
The UI isn't perfect (although openhaps is way worse imho) but it gets the job done.

I also tried to use openhab (2) earlier but thats a totally different beast. You can do awesome stuff but it's REALLY hard to get started. The new ui in openhab 2 looks great but its still a weird mix of using text files and the ui.
HA also looks great but I haven't tried it yet.

So overall I would start with domoticz and switch later if you are missing any features.

PS also domoticz updates (at least for features related to mysensors) seem to be implemented pretty slow. I have opened several tickets in their git where the answer was mostly: implemented on you own Which is fine (I dont pay them afterall) but other systems seem to be way more active.

As far as I know Mysensors is build to be used with a controller. I am using Mysensors with Domotiz and HA-bridge. That works very well with alexa to control my lights.

Ah perfect! Nice to hear that. I'll give home assistant a try then.

Hi, I am currently trying out several different controllers and saw Home Assistant in some youtube videos. It looked great and the features mentioned on the homepage as well as the huge number of integrations look very promising.
At least currently most of my "things" are MySensor nodes though and the list of supported types (from here) looks a little too small compared to domoticz, which I am using now.

Will all Mysensors types be added to home assistant? Most importantly for me: is there any way to control an RGBW mysensors node via home assistant? The type was not listet.

Thanks!

I already have (in a github issue). Didn't get any answer yet. I am currently trying to simply use some other type of sensor (as I just need to send an integer) but none of them have really worked yet.

Some really awesome winner projects!

@hek So I will get a coupon too (as I participated in the contest)? Did I get that right?

Well thats bad Thanks for the help though! I hope domoticz adds this feature soon