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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!

Good addition to the network, still a little buggy for home automation

Works very well within the phone app and does the job. If you are using it for home built automation, it does not see all devices and all devices it does see, it doesn't necessary expose all the functionality. Still a good addition, but doesn't provide the full cloud separation I was hoping for.

Just what I needed

A lot of home automation products work by talking to the cloud, and Yolink is no exception. So, I was glad to see they have a local hub, which uses supports matter integration.

I purchased it and the hub arrived earlier than expected. Setup was fairly intuitive, and it does need Internet initially to setup. Since I already have a few matter devices and Home Assistant running, integration of the Yolink devices was a breeze. But Matter/Thread as a whole is not plug and play and so mileage may vary.

I'm still new to Yolink, but I'm happy thus far. My only negative is the cost of the hub - it's a bit of sting at $200 when their other hubs are dub $100. However, I understand they don't make many of these local versions (less demand?) ad so it's probably more costly to manufacture.

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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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