Fibaro RGBW Controller -Needing Device Handler

priobe · March 30, 2020, 9:31pm

Hello I am a newbie here and have been working on getting a Fibaro RGBW controller to work with the LED strip. I think I got everything working , I had to create a Device Handler in the IDE in order for my ST to see it. I copied over a code from Codersaur. There are some options that are not working such as Police lights and Fireplace etc. Is there another Handler I should be using or did I do something wrong?

I am sorry if this is a stupid question but I am trying to learn.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advanced.

Qliver · May 12, 2020, 4:38pm

Hello, are you on Android or iOS? I am using Android an this one worked for me:

github.com

twack/smartthings-devices/blob/master/fibaro-rgbw-controller.groovy

/**
 *  Device Type Definition File
 *
 *  Device Type:		Fibaro RGBW Controller
 *  File Name:			fibaro-rgbw-controller.groovy
 *	Initial Release:	2015-01-04
 *	Author:				Todd Wackford
 *  Email:				todd@wackford.net
 *
 *  Copyright 2015 SmartThings
 *
 *  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except
 *  in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
 *
 *      http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
 *
 *  Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed
 *  on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License
 *  for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
 *

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Could of course also work for iOS.

I haven’t been able to find another one that is working, i.e. the Advanced DTH didn’t work for me at all (even after removing the defaults as mentioned in the thread) and the one on Fibaro’s website would just show an error when opening it in the SmartThings app.

priobe · May 13, 2020, 9:11pm

Qliver,
Thx for the reply. I am using IOS. I have tried this DTH and it works but does not give me all of the options like Police lights ect.

I am currently using the code from codersaur. It still does not work but it gets me by until I someone is willing to help me.

/**

Copyright David Lomas (codersaur)

github.com

codersaur/SmartThings/blob/master/devices/fibaro-rgbw-controller/fibaro-rgbw-controller.groovy

/**
 *  Copyright David Lomas (codersaur)
 *
 *  SmartThings Device Handler for: Fibaro RGBW Controller EU v2.x (FGRGBWM-441)
 *
 *  Version: 0.04 (2017-04-17)
 *
 *  Source: https://github.com/codersaur/SmartThings/tree/master/devices/fibaro-rgbw-controller
 *
 *  Author: David Lomas (codersaur)
 *
 *  Description: This SmartThings device handler is written for the Fibaro RGBW Controller (FGRGBWM-441). It extends
 *  the native SmartThings device handler to support editing the device's parameters from the SmartThings GUI, and to
 *  support the use of one or more of the controller's channels in IN/OUT mode.
 *
 *  For full information, including installation instructions, exmples, and version history, see:
 *   https://github.com/codersaur/SmartThings/tree/master/devices/fibaro-rgbw-controller
 *
 *  License:
 *   Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except

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Qliver · May 14, 2020, 10:47pm

Actually it does have “Police”, “Storm”, “Fireplace” and more. And they are working too, at least on Android.

A side note: according to Fibaro, the controllers come with different firmware versions, which can only be updated through the Fibaro hub. So different firmware versions could explain why some controllers handlers work for some users, and others not… Also there are two generations of controllers: FGRGBWM-441 and the newer FGRGBW-442. I have the first one.

priobe · May 14, 2020, 11:43pm

Qliver,

How can I verify the exact model I have for the FGRGBW?
I do see the police lights and fireplace but it does not do anything on IOS.

I ordered 2 more controllers and they just came in. These that just showed up are indicated as RGBW Controller 2 - FGRGBW-442 ZW5 v5.0

priobe · May 15, 2020, 1:14pm

Qliver,

I was able to find my model from the boxes that they came in and they all seem to be 442. However, I am not able to see the firmware version unless it is the v5.0 that I see in print.

Also, taking your information and searching on this site it does seem there is more discussion around 441 model than the 442. You may be on to something.

I wish someone with a 442 model would chime in for more clarity.

Qliver · June 14, 2020, 7:51pm

Well they look quite similar but the label on the back should state the exact model name.

I don’t think the same device handler works for both Android and IOS. I wasn’t able to get any of the device handlers which were said by IOS users to work, to work on my Android.

Naples · June 19, 2020, 2:37am

Hey I just got my FGRGBWM-442. I tried different device handler codes, but still have problems and get errors. Is there any new code for the FGRGBWM-442 available?

Naples · June 19, 2020, 1:49pm

This device handler is working for the FGRGBWM-442 US 5.0

[RELEASE] Zooz RGBW Dimmer (ZEN31) Community Created Device Types

This is a DTH for the Zooz RGBW Dimmer (ZEN31). I basically wrote this DTH twice and forgot to update the description afterwards so some of this information isn’t correct. When I have a moment I’ll update it, but in the meantime, the biggest difference is that it supports creating a child dimmer for each color and in order to do that you have to install the Child Dimmer DTH. Features Supports all the configuration parameters. Button (pushed, held, pushed_2x, and pushed_3x for all 4 inputs) Displays Power Dimmer (changes white and color) Creates child devices for white and color so you can easily turn them on/off independently with both mobile apps. (optional feature that needs to be enabled in the settings) Preset Programs: fireplace, storm, rainbow, polar ligh…

i have no issues

priobe · June 19, 2020, 3:52pm

Are you using IOS or Android?

I would like to test this for IOS. My current DH has odd behaviors some times. I am using them to control my lights in the kitchen cabinets and they are not the same. I have 3 controllers

Naples · June 19, 2020, 8:57pm

I’m using android and the new ST app.

becundo · October 22, 2020, 5:19am

Thanks for bringing this into account, I also tried this using Fibaro RGBW and is working correctly, no issues.

fido · October 22, 2020, 9:48am

Do any of the mentioned DTHs above show all options available as shown in this screenshot ?

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