ESPHome ESP8266 Physically Connecting to your Device
仕様
- システム要件: Control4 OS 3.3+
以上view
Integrate ESPHome-based devices into Control4. ESPHome is an open-source system that transforms common microcontrollers, like ESP8266 and ESP32, into smart home devices through simple YAML configuration. ESPHome devices can be set up, monitored, and controlled using a web browser, Home Assistant, or other compatible platforms. This driver enables seamless monitoring and control of ESPHome devices directly from your Control4 system.
システム要件
- Control4 OS 3.3+
特徴
- Local network communication requiring no cloud services
- Real-time updates from all supported entities exposed by the device
- Supports encrypted connections using the device encryption key
- Variable Programming Support
互換性
検証済みデバイス
This driver will generically work with any ESPHome device, but we have tested extensively with the following devices:
- ratgdo – 構成ガイド
If you try this driver on a product listed above, and it works, let us know!
Supported ESPHome Entities
インストーラーのセットアップ
Only a single driver instance is required per ESPHome device. Multiple instances of this driver connected to the same device will have unexpected behavior. However, you can have multiple instances of this driver connected to different ESPHome devices.
DriverCentral Cloud Setup
If you already have the DriverCentral Cloud driver installed in your project you can continue to Driver Installation.
This driver relies on the DriverCentral Cloud driver to manage licensing and automatic updates. If you are new to using DriverCentral you can refer to their Cloud Driver documentation for setting it up.
ドライバーのインストール
Driver installation and setup are similar to most other IP-based drivers. Below is an outline of the basic steps for your convenience.
- 最新版をダウンロード
control4-esphome.zipから DriverCentral. - Extract and install the
esphome.c4z,esphome_light.c4z、 そしてesphome_lock.c4zドライバー。 - Use the “Search” tab to find the “ESPHome” driver and add it to your project.
- Select the newly added driver in the “System Design” tab. You will notice that the Cloud Status reflects the license state. If you have purchased a license it will show “License Activated”, otherwise “Trial Running” and remaining trial duration.
- You can refresh license status by selecting the “DriverCentral Cloud” driver in the “System Design” tab and perform the “Check Drivers” action.
- 設定する デバイス設定 with the connection information.
- After a few moments the Driver Status will display “Connected”. If the driver fails to connect, set the Log Mode property to “Print” and re-set the IP Address field to reconnect. Then check the Lua output window for more information.
- Once connected, the driver will automatically create variables and connections for each supported entity type.
- To control lights and/or locks, use the “Search” tab to find the “ESPHome Light” and/or “ESPHome Lock” driver. Add one driver instance for each exposed light or lock entity in your project. In the “Connections” tab, select the “ESPHome” driver and bind the light or lock entities to the newly added drivers.
ドライバーのセットアップ
ドライバーのプロパティ
クラウド設定
- クラウドステータス
Displays the DriverCentral cloud license status. - 自動更新
Turns on/off the DriverCentral cloud automatic updates.
ドライバー設定
- Driver Status (read-only)
Displays the current status of the driver. - Driver Version (read-only)
Displays the current version of the driver. - Log Level [ Fatal | Error | Warning | Info | Debug | Trace | Ultra ] Sets the logging level. Default is 情報.
- Log Mode [ Off | Print | Log | Print and Log ] Sets the logging mode. Default is オフ.
デバイス設定
IPアドレス
Sets the device IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.30). Domain names are allowed as long as they can be resolved to an accessible IP address by the controller. HTTPS is not supported.
注記： If you are using an IP address, you should ensure it will not change by assigning a static IP or creating a DHCP reservation.
ポート
Sets the device port. The default port for ESPHome devices is 6053.
- Authentication Mode [ None | Password | Encryption Key ]
- Selects the authentication method for connecting to the ESPHome device.
なし： No authentication required.
パスワード： Use a password for authentication (see below).
暗号化キー: Use an encryption key for secure communication (see below).
- パスワード
Shown only if Authentication Mode is set to Password. Sets the device password. This must match the password configured on the ESPHome device. - 暗号化キー
Shown only if Authentication Mode is set to Encryption Key. Sets the device encryption key for secure communication. This must match the encryption key configured on the ESPHome device.
デバイス情報
- Name (read-only)
Displays the name of the connected ESPHome device. - Model (read-only)
Displays the model of the connected ESPHome device. - Manufacturer (read-only)
Displays the manufacturer of the connected ESPHome device. - MAC Address (read-only)
Displays the MAC address of the connected ESPHome device. - Firmware Version (read-only)
Displays the firmware version of the connected ESPHome device.
Driver Actions
Reset Connections and Variables
警告： This will reset all connection bindings and delete any programming associated with the variables.
Reset the driver connections and variables. This is useful if you change the connected ESPHome device or there are stale connections or variables.
ratgdo Configuration Guide
This guide provides instructions for configuring the ESPHome driver to work with ratgdo devices for garage door control via relays in Control4 Composer Pro.
Add Relay Controller Driver
Add the desired relay controller driver to your Control4 project in Composer Pro.
Relay Controller Properties
The ratgdo device exposes a “Cover” entity in ESPHome, which maps to the relay controller functionality in Control4.
リレーの数
The ratgdo device uses a multi-relay configuration to control the garage door. In Composer Pro, you should configure the relay settings as follows:
- Set to 2 Relays (Open/Close) or 3 Relays (Open/Close/Stop)
- The ratgdo device uses separate commands for opening and closing the garage door
- If your ratgdo firmware supports the “stop” command, configure for 3 relays to enable the stop functionality. If you are not sure, you can look at the ratgdo connections in Composer Pro to see if the “Stop Door” relay is available.
リレー構成
- 設定 脈
- ratgdo uses momentary pulses to trigger the garage door opener, similar to a wall button press
パルス時間
- Set all relay pulse times to 500 （デフォルト）
- This is the duration the relay will be activated
Invert Relay
- Set all invert relay properties to いいえ （デフォルト）
Contact Debounce
- Set all contact debounce times to 250 （デフォルト）
- This helps prevent false flapping of the garage door state sensors
Invert Contact
- Set all invert contact properties to いいえ （デフォルト）
Example Properties
For reference, here is an example of the relay controller properties in Composer Pro:
Relay Controller Connections
リレー
- 開ける： Connect to the ratgdo’s “Open Door” relay
- 近い： Connect to the ratgdo’s “Close Door” relay
- 停止します。 Connect to the ratgdo’s “Stop Door” relay, if available
接触センサー
- 非公開の連絡先: Connect to the ratgdo’s “Door Closed” contact
- オープンした連絡先: Connect to the ratgdo’s “Door Open” contact
Exampファイル接続
For reference, here is an example of how the connections should look in Composer Pro:
プログラミング
You can create programming in Control4 to:
- Open/close the garage door based on events
- Monitor the garage door state
- Set up notifications for garage door status changes
- Create custom buttons on touchscreens and remotes
Example: Creating a Still Open Alert
Using the “Still Open Time” property from the relay controller driver:
- Set the “Still Open Time” to your desired duration (e.g., 10 minutes)
- Create a programming rule that triggers when the “Still Open” event fires
- Add actions to send notifications or perform other tasks
Additional Entities
Depending on your ratgdo device, firmware, and its capabilities, there may be additional entities exposed by the ESPHome driver. These can come as additional connections or driver variables.
Please refer to ratgdo’s documentation for more information on specific entities: https://ratgdo.github.io/esphome-ratgdo/webui_documentation.html
開発者情報
Copyright © 2025 Finite Labs LLC
All information contained herein is, and remains the property of Finite Labs LLC and its suppliers, if any. The intellectual and technical concepts contained herein are proprietary to
Finite Labs LLC and its suppliers and may be covered by U.S. and Foreign Patents, patents in process, and are protected by trade secret or copyright law. Dissemination of this information or reproduction of this material is strictly forbidden unless prior written permission is obtained from Finite Labs LLC. For the latest information, please visit https://drivercentral.io/platforms/control4-drivers/utility/esphome
サポート
If you have any questions or issues integrating this driver with Control4 or ESPHome, you can contact us at driver-support@finitelabs.com or call/text us at +1 949-371-5805.
変更履歴
v20250715 – 2025年07月14日
- 修理済み： Fixed bug causing entities to not be discovered on connect
v20250714 – 2025年07月14日
- 追加した： Added support for encrypted connections using the device encryption
v20250619 – 2025年06月19日
- 追加した : Added ratgdo specific documentation
v20250606 – 2025年06月06日
- 追加した :Initial Release
よくある質問
What devices are compatible with this driver?
This driver is compatible with any ESPHome device, with extensive testing done on ratgdo devices. If you try it on anyother device and it works, kindly inform us for verification.
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