diff --git a/source/_integrations/velbus.markdown b/source/_integrations/velbus.markdown index 2a5bd28a201..b3525a584db 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/velbus.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/velbus.markdown @@ -34,15 +34,57 @@ The **Velbus** {% term integration %} is used to control [Velbus](https://www.ve {% include integrations/config_flow.md %} -### Configuration parameters +## Configuration parameters -The port string used in the user interface or the configuration file can have different formats depending on the type of connection: +During the setup you will be shown 2 choices on ways to connect to the Velbus bus: +- USB +- TCP/IP -- For a serial or USB devices: `/dev/ttyUSB00` -- For a TCP/IP devices: `127.0.0.1:3678` -- For Signum devices without authentication: `tls://192.168.1.9:27015` -- For Signum devices with authentication: `tls://password@192.168.1.9:27015` +### USB + +The USB connection is a way to connect to the Velbus bus. You will need a Velbus USB interface to connect to the bus. The USB interface is connected to the USB port of your Home Assistant device. +The interface USB devices are automatically detected and shown in a list. +Select the correct USB interface from the list and select **Submit**. + +There will be a connection test to make sure the connection is working, and if it's working the integration will be added to Home Assistant. + +### TCP/IP + +The TCP/IP connection is a way to connect to the Velbus bus. You will need a Velbus TCP/IP interface available in your network. + +There are a couple of parameters you need to fill in to connect to the Velbus bus: + +- tls +- host +- port +- password + +The `tls` parameter is optional and can be used to enable or disable the TLS connection. +The `host` parameter is the IP address of the Velbus TCP/IP interface. +The `port` parameter is the port number of the Velbus TCP/IP interface. +The `password` parameter is optional and can be used to authenticate to the Velbus TCP/IP interface. + +#### Example: signum + +- tls: yes +- host: your signum IP address +- port: 27015 +- password: your signum password (if configured) + +#### Example: velser + +- tls: no +- host: your velser IP address +- port: 6000 +- password: leave empty + +#### Example: Home Assistant add-on + +- tls: depending on your configuration +- host: your Home Assistant IP address +- port: 27015 if you kept the default +- password: leave empty {% note %} The pushbutton LEDs of input modules are disabled by default. These can be enabled from the **Devices** panel in the **Configuration** page of the web interface.