Sofabaton X2 - Home Assistant Device Control & Integration Through MQTT
In this video, I focus on how to integrate the Sofabaton X2 with Home Assistant, covering the configuration needed on both sides to make them work together seamlessly.
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Rather than diving into activities or button mapping (which works the same as with regular devices), this video concentrates on the core integration:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:41 X2 communication with HA
01:52 Installing MQTT in HA
03:43 Connecting X2 to MQTT
04:34 Creating an HA device and commands
05:54 Validating message from X2
07:58 Configuring MQTT as a source for HA
09:05 Creating Automation from MQTT Messages
18:53 Message Queueing
20:30 Sharing my devices/automations
20:59 Dedicated Device for System On/Off
23:25 Including HA devices in Activities
24:18 Wrap-up!
🔧 What’s covered:
Sofabaton X2 configuration for Home Assistant use
Home Assistant MQTT / event setup (as applicable)
Required devices and helpers in Home Assistant
Automation examples triggered by the X2
🎬 This approach keeps the Sofabaton X2 acting like a standard remote, while Home Assistant handles the intelligence behind the scenes—ideal for home theaters and smart homes.
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Code Snippets
MQTT Trigger (When)
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trigger: mqtt
options:
topic: FC012C3922DC/up
value_template: "{{ value_json.device_id }}"
payload: "1"
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Choose Option Condition
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{{ trigger.payload_json.key_id == 1 }}
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