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Local Hub

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Great local smart hub – reliable, private, and easy to set up

I've been using the YoLink Local Hub for a while now, and it's been rock solid. The biggest reason I got it was for local automation – and it works exactly as promised. Even when my internet went down, my automations kept running without any issues.

Setup was super easy. I used an Ethernet cable for the fastest connection, but it also supports WiFi. The app guides you through everything step by step.

What really impressed me is the built-in backup battery. During a recent power outage, the hub stayed online for hours while everything else went down. That's real peace of mind.

It also supports Matter and local API, so it integrates nicely with my smart home setup. The app is clean and easy to navigate.

If you want a reliable, private, and truly local smart hub – this is it. Highly recommended.

Seems to work well

Built this: https://github.com/tyandl/yolink-api to integrate with it. A few minor quibles with documentation to get it working on localhub.

And used that to build: https://github.com/tyandl/homelink where I noticed a quirk of the mqtt events on the doorlock. State changed event only fired for lock. Alert only fired on unlock... I'd expect statechaged on both lock and unlock.

Still tinkering. Would love your feedback.

Works okay once you figure it out

The documentation on this is... stingy. It took me a while to work this out. So if you're trying to use the Local Hub for home automation (HA or other), some tips:

The Matter integration works and connects just fine with HA. It doesn't publish all device details, but the basics work. You do not need the YoLink integration for this; just enable the Matter server on the Local Hub and then point HA at it.

The MQTT integration is weird and barely working. Note well:
1. The Local Hub runs its own MQTT broker. It does not connect to yours. You need to configure your broker with a bridge to the Local Hub one. The built-in broker does not support TLS or much of any security, so use a trusted network link.
2. The Local Hub's broker will silently drop any connection that subscribes to any topic less specific than `ylsubnet/$NETID/#`. Yes, that means if your bridge asks for `#` it will not work and you'll have no idea why. You get the $NETID from the Local Hub's configuration pages.
3. The Local Hub's client does not seem to set the retain flag on its messages, and so you do not get last-known values. Once you subscribe to a topic (see #2), you have to wait for a topic change before you get any message.

At this time, I'd recommend going the Matter route and consider MQTT to be... less desirable. If you must use MQTT, you probably want the HACS integration that uses the YoLink's native API to make up for these limitations, but that too comes with surprises and wrinkles of its own.

Assez déçu par l’intégration Home Assistant

En fait, j’ai investis dans ce hub local (262,00 € ce n’est pas rien !), pour centraliser toutes mes automatismes en local avec Home Assistant… Quelle déception ! Toutes les informations caractéristiques des appareils Yolink, ne sont pas remontés dans Home Assistant, donc aucun critère ne remonte pour créer des automatismes..

Bref, je vais mettre le frein sur l’éco-système Yolink, car c’est loin d’être aussi avancé que certains concurrents, bien plus ouverts.

Really great product!

Thank you for creating a local hub, it works great and was very easy to setup!

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YoLink Local Hub:

YoLink Local Hub, Smart Home Gateway: Local API, Local Automation, WiFi & Ethernet, Long-Range LoRa, Internet Required for Initial Setup & Configuration, YS1606
Flexible & Reliable Connectivity: Connect the Hub to your router via Ethernet cable or WiFi for a stable connection. This link is required for initial provisioning and remote App access. However, once configured, the Hub ensures that your pre-configured local automations and Local API integrations continue to function even if your external internet connection goes down.
App-Based Management: The YoLink App provides an intuitive interface for setup and monitoring. Please Note: An active internet connection is required to provision the hub, create or modify local automation rules, and sync device settings.
Local Execution & Low Latency: Once your local automation rules are synced, the Hub executes them locally. This means your schedules, timers, and device automations don't have to wait for a cloud signal to travel back and forth, resulting in instant response times and higher reliability during internet outages.
Open Local API for Power Users: The Hub supports a Local API, allowing you to integrate YoLink devices directly with third-party local control centers like Home Assistant. This feature enables you to bypass the cloud for daily control and keep your smart home data and automation logic within your own local network.
1/4-Mile Range & Battery Backup: Powered by LoRa technology, the Hub maintains a robust connection with devices up to 1/4 mile away. It includes an internal backup battery that keeps your local automation environment active for up to 4 hours during power outages. Please Note: For Local API or App access to function during a blackout, your home’s network infrastructure (router/switch) must also remain powered and active.

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