Use the devices from your WebthingsIO gateway in Node-RED for home automation.
The simplest way to setup Node-RED for your webthings gateway is to install this addon.
Of course, you can also use this addon in an already existing Node-RED instance: Install this addon through the Node-RED addon list (☰ > Manage palette > Install).
When you drag in one of the nodes of this addon, you are requested to create a new gateway. For this, you need to enter an access token. In order to obtain it, go to Settings > Developer > Create local authorization on your gateway. Make sure that all devices are checked and that "monitor and control" is selected. Then click allow and copy the token from the first text field.
This addon provides some customization options through entries in your settings.js file:
| setting name | definition |
|---|---|
webthingsioGatewayReconnectInterval |
Milliseconds after which to reattempt connecting when the connection was lost |
webthingsioGatewayShorterLabels |
Use shorter node names? |
webthingsioGatewayLimitInputLen |
Number of characters to limit the length of the input/value in the node name to |