diff --git a/source/_integrations/hunterdouglas_powerview.markdown b/source/_integrations/hunterdouglas_powerview.markdown index 2f068a5dca0..e7b08a6c099 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/hunterdouglas_powerview.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/hunterdouglas_powerview.markdown @@ -34,6 +34,12 @@ There is currently support for the following device types within Home Assistant: - Scene - Sensor +
+The Powerview Hub does not automatically wake shades or report position changes made via pebble remotes. + +Calling the update entity service (`homeassistant.update_entity`) on a shade entity will trigger the hub to awaken a shade and report its current position. [An example automation is available](#force-update-shade-position) below for mains powered shades. While the automation will work for battery-powered shades, it will quickly drain their batteries for these devices. +
+ {% include integrations/config_flow.md %} ## Shades @@ -142,13 +148,34 @@ Identify will 'jog' the shade position as a diagnostic tool to ensure the shade ## Example Automations +### Calling a Powerview Scene + ``` yaml -- alias: "blinds closed at night" - trigger: - platform: time - at: "18:00:00" - action: - - service: scene.turn_on - target: - entity_id: scene.10877 +alias: "blinds closed at night" +trigger: + platform: time + at: "18:00:00" +action: + - service: scene.turn_on + target: + entity_id: scene.10877 +``` +### Force Update Shade Position + +This automation is not recommended for battery-powered shades. + +``` yaml +alias: Force Update +description: 'Update the position of defined shades' +mode: single +trigger: + - platform: time_pattern + hours: '1' +action: + - service: homeassistant.update_entity + target: + entity_id: + - cover.family_right + - cover.family_left + - cover.kitchen_roller ```