diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a6dd557..120bce4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -118,7 +118,6 @@ Follow these steps to get your TX Ultimate device up and running with ESPHome. remote_package: url: https://github.com/edwardtfn/TX-Ultimate-Easy ref: main # For latest stable release - # ref: dev # For testing new features files: - ESPHome/TX-Ultimate-Easy-ESPHome.yaml @@ -126,6 +125,11 @@ Follow these steps to get your TX Ultimate device up and running with ESPHome. ssid: !secret wifi_ssid password: !secret wifi_password ``` + + You can also use a specific version tag for better control over updates: + ```yaml + ref: v2025.1.3 # Replace with desired version (format: vYYYY.MM.nn) + ``` 5. Click "Save" and then "Install" ### 3. Device Flashing @@ -171,9 +175,24 @@ through the ESPHome dashboard in your ESPHome add-on. ### 4. Home Assistant Integration After successful flashing: -1. Device will automatically be discovered by Home Assistant -2. Accept the discovery notification to add device -3. Device will appear in your Home Assistant Devices dashboard +1. Ensure your device and Home Assistant are on the same network +2. Device should be automatically discovered within a couple of minutes +3. Accept the discovery notification to add device +4. Device will appear in your Home Assistant Devices dashboard + +#### Troubleshooting Integration +If the device isn't discovered automatically: +1. Verify your device is powered and connected to your network: + - Look for the device in your router's client list + - Consider using [manual IP](https://esphome.io/components/wifi.html#manual-ips) in your device +2. If you missed the discovery notification: + - Go to Settings → Devices & Services + - Click "Add Integration" + - Search for "ESPHome" and enter your device's IP address +3. Still having issues? + - Check your network allows mDNS/discovery traffic + - Verify there are no VLANs or network isolation preventing communication + - Try rebooting both the device and Home Assistant ### 5. Initial Configuration