diff --git a/source/_components/mqtt.markdown b/source/_components/mqtt.markdown index 275cac866ed..c9d73254459 100644 --- a/source/_components/mqtt.markdown +++ b/source/_components/mqtt.markdown @@ -11,19 +11,14 @@ logo: mqtt.png ha_category: Hub featured: true ha_release: pre 0.7 -ha_iot_class: depends +ha_iot_class: local push --- MQTT (aka MQ Telemetry Transport) is a machine-to-machine or "Internet of Things" connectivity protocol on top of TCP/IP. It allows extremely lightweight publish/subscribe messaging transport. Your first step to get MQTT and Home Assistant working is to choose a [broker](/docs/mqtt/broker). -To integrate MQTT into Home Assistant, add the following section to your `configuration.yaml` file. Keep in mind that the minimal setup will run with [an embedded MQTT broker](/docs/mqtt/broker#embedded-broker): - -```yaml -# Example configuration.yaml entry -mqtt: -``` +To integrate MQTT into Home Assistant, add the following section to your `configuration.yaml` file. To connect to your [own MQTT broker](/docs/mqtt/broker#run-your-own): @@ -33,9 +28,15 @@ mqtt: broker: IP_ADDRESS_BROKER ``` -

-The minimal setup uses the embedded MQTT broker, however a separate broker is advised for more stability. -

+You can also use the [embedded MQTT broker](/docs/mqtt/broker#embedded-broker). A separate broker is advised for more stability. + +```yaml +# Example configuration.yaml entry +mqtt: + password: hello +``` + +This allows you to connect to the MQTT broker with user `homeassistant` and password `hello`. ## {% linkable_title Additional features %}