Nanoleaf Essentials A19

[SearchCz]

Does this plugin work with the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 bulb ?

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Does this plugin work with the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 bulb ?

I don't know as I haven't tested it. I have tested with the Aurora (triangle) and Canvas (square).
More recently, I have been having issues with my Auroras but the Canvases are OK.

It would probably need some code changes to support the A19.

[SearchCz]

Does this plugin work with the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 bulb ?

I don't know as I haven't tested it. I have tested with the Aurora (triangle) and Canvas (square).
More recently, I have been having issues with my Auroras but the Canvases are OK.

It would probably need some code changes to support the A19.

So, I added a couple of these essential A19s to the home. They work with HomeKit like a breeze ... super easy integration. Unfortunately, they don't show up in the device list through the NanoLeaf b=plugin, as you expected since they are neither Aura nor Canvas. Seems like a nice capable bulb though.

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OK, I can take a hint.

I have just ordered one for testing.

Once I get it, I will schedule in some time to include support for it in the plugin.

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Unfortunately, it looks like there isn't an API available for the A19 (at the moment).

The A19 is one of the first nanoleaf devices using Thread technology.

I will do further investigation but I am not overly optimistic that it will be possible to control these lamps from Indigo (at least in the short term)

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Even if the API investigation goes nowhere, since these are HomeKit bulbs, you could use HomeKit Bridge and the virtual switch trick to control them.

1. create a virtual switch. Let's call it A19 Control.

2. Publish it to HomeKit via HKB.

3. Create a HomeKit automation that turns on the A19 any time A19 Control turns on, etc.

4. Automate the A19 Control as you normally would in Indigo.

[SearchCz]

Even if the API investigation goes nowhere, since these are HomeKit bulbs, you could use HomeKit Bridge and the virtual switch trick to control them.

1. create a virtual switch. Let's call it A19 Control.

2. Publish it to HomeKit via HKB.

3. Create a HomeKit automation that turns on the A19 any time A19 Control turns on, etc.

4. Automate the A19 Control as you normally would in Indigo.

Of course that's what I did ! Good enough for controlling off and on, but a bit clumsy when it comes to adjusting color and brightness, or incorporating into scenes. I have it set up now to cycle through an assortment of presets whenever I get an "on" command from a particular remote/loadless Insteon switch. I'll see if I can post a video of it.

[SearchCz]

OK, I can take a hint.

I have just ordered one for testing.

Once I get it, I will schedule in some time to include support for it in the plugin.

That would be amazing, Jon, and much appreciated !

[SearchCz]

Any good news on these A19 bulbs?