diff --git a/source/_integrations/home_connect.markdown b/source/_integrations/home_connect.markdown index 2139abc36b7..572dccb4aa2 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/home_connect.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/home_connect.markdown @@ -186,7 +186,74 @@ Changes a setting. | `key` | no | Key of the setting. | | `value` | no | Value of the setting. | +## Troubleshooting + +### I could not configure the Home Connect integration + +#### Symptom: I tried to configure the Home Connect integration, but it failed with the message `Error while obtaining access token.` + +##### Description + +This problem might occur when the application credentials are not correctly configured. + +##### Solution + +To solve the above issue, follow these steps: + +1. Go to {% my integrations title="**Settings** > **Devices & services**" %}. +2. In the top right corner, select the three dots {% icon "mdi:dots-vertical" %} menu and select **Application credentials**. + + ![Devices and services overflow menu](/images/integrations/application_credentials/devices-and-services-menu.png) + + ![Application credential list](/images/integrations/application_credentials/application-credentials.png) +3. Select the three dots {% icon "mdi:dots-vertical" %} menu from the application credentials you created for the Home Connect integration and select **Delete**. +4. Add the Home Connect integration again under {% my integrations title="**Settings** > **Devices & services**" %} + +### Unavailable entities for a device + +#### Symptom: "The entities related to an appliance were available but no longer are" + +After reloading the Home Connect integration, the entities related to an appliance that used to be available are no longer available. +Also, when downloading the diagnostics data from the device entry, the following data is obtained: + +```json +{ + "data": { + "connected": false, + "status": {}, + "programs": null + } +} +``` + +##### Description + +Unavailable entities can have multiple causes: + +- The appliance is turned off. When it is turned off, the appliance is disconnected and the API does not retrieve information about the appliance. +- The appliance is experiencing a network issue. +- The Home Connect API is experiencing issues. + +##### Solution + +To try to solve the above issues, follow these steps: + +1. Turn on the appliance and reload the Home Connect integration. +2. If the appliance is turned on and the issue persists, check the network connection of the appliance and perform a soft reset on the appliance. +3. If the issue persists, check the connection of the appliance with the Home Connect API by checking it in the Home Connect app. + 1. Open the Home Connect app. + 2. Go to the appliance that is experiencing the issue. + 3. At the bottom of the screen, open the settings menu. + 4. Go to the **Network** section. + 5. Verify if the appliance is connected to the cloud: + - If the line between the appliance and the cloud is red and with a red warning icon {% icon "mdi:alert-outline" %}, the appliance is not connected to the Home Connect API. + - If the line between the appliance and the cloud is green, the appliance is connected to the cloud. +4. If everything is correct and the issue persists, contact Home Connect support. + - [Home Connect service and contact](https://www.home-connect.com/us/en/support/contact-and-service) + - [Home Connect developer Help & Support](https://developer.home-connect.com/support) + ## Known limitations - The Home Connect API does not fully match the Home Connect app. Some programs, options, or settings available in the app may not be accessible or usable via the API. - This integration supports only one integration entry, as the Home Connect API does not allow for the unique identification of an account. +