<![CDATA[Smart Home Automation Forum - KC868-AG / AG Pro / AG8 / Z1]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:22:29 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[KinCony Z1 Problem]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9024 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:42:49 +0800 siwybug]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9024 <![CDATA[kc868-ag mqtt yaml]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8882 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:48:13 +0800 mehmet]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8882 i try to use a kc868-ag with home assistant. I didn't find how to register rf comands using esphome. It's easier to register rf comand buttons with kcs firmware. I'm looking for yaml examples to integrate in home assistant using mqtt.
Someone can give some example for yaml setting in home assistant for receiving and sending rf and ir commands through mqtt?
Thank you for your help...]]> i try to use a kc868-ag with home assistant. I didn't find how to register rf comands using esphome. It's easier to register rf comand buttons with kcs firmware. I'm looking for yaml examples to integrate in home assistant using mqtt.
Someone can give some example for yaml setting in home assistant for receiving and sending rf and ir commands through mqtt?
Thank you for your help...]]> <![CDATA[KinCony AG Pro Wireless ALL IN ONE Controller]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8693 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:12:17 +0800 fdcemb5]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8693
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Currently, I have a TV lift with a remote that has UP, STOP, and DOWN buttons. I have already programmed these as RF1, RF2, and RF3 in KCS. However, they appear in HA as binary sensors, not switches.

TCP and HTTP?

Thanks]]>
Currently, I have a TV lift with a remote that has UP, STOP, and DOWN buttons. I have already programmed these as RF1, RF2, and RF3 in KCS. However, they appear in HA as binary sensors, not switches.

TCP and HTTP?

Thanks]]> <![CDATA[Z1 firmware Issues]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8625 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:18:17 +0800 kz1user]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8625
I have noticed a few issues in the Zigbee firmware. I am using the firmware 3.12

1. the Zigbee devices looses the name (label) given.
2. the device state on/off is reported wrongly. 
3. the Zigbee devices removed still show up in the monitor.
4. need more time zones. 
5. Zigbee tuneable driver not getting properly recognized. only show on and off. no slider for CCT and dimmer
6. sometimes losses the state with MQTT(HA). HA Reports wrong state.]]>
I have noticed a few issues in the Zigbee firmware. I am using the firmware 3.12

1. the Zigbee devices looses the name (label) given.
2. the device state on/off is reported wrongly. 
3. the Zigbee devices removed still show up in the monitor.
4. need more time zones. 
5. Zigbee tuneable driver not getting properly recognized. only show on and off. no slider for CCT and dimmer
6. sometimes losses the state with MQTT(HA). HA Reports wrong state.]]> <![CDATA[Getting started with KC-868AG Pro for blinds control with ESPHome/Home Assistant]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8519 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:54:24 +0800 Parallax Abstraction]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8519
First off, a lot of what I'm asking will be novice questions here, but I'm a quick learner.

I have a set of automated blinds that are controlled with a remote on 433.92Mhz. I purchased a KC-868AG Pro in order to be able to automate them using Home Assistant. I did check out some material on the device before I bought it, but it seems a lot of it assumed some basic setup had been done before hand and I'm struggling with that. I am a technical person and work in IT, but haven't done much with these kinds of devices. Clear documentation and firmware is not easy to find on KinCony's web site and after spending quite some time, I'm not sure I'm going down the right path.

I have downloaded and installed the CH431SER driver on Windows 11 and the device does get detected when plugged in with USB. From what I understand, the next step is to install the ESPHome firmware for this device. However, I cannot find it. Every page about firmware on this forum I can find doesn't list one for this model and I can't find anything for it on the main web site. As I understand it, I can't join the device to my wi-fi or start programming it without this, so I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. In addition, is USB power all this device needs for what I want to do or will I need a separate power adapter? Since it powers on and it reachable over USB alone, I'm assuming that's all I need for my use case but again, it's unclear. I understand that I also need a default YAML file for ESPHome for Home Assistant to recognize the device. Is this the case and if so, is there somewhere I can grab that as well?

Once I get the basics done, I think I can figure things out from there. I'm just at a loss on these beginning steps.

Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!]]>
First off, a lot of what I'm asking will be novice questions here, but I'm a quick learner.

I have a set of automated blinds that are controlled with a remote on 433.92Mhz. I purchased a KC-868AG Pro in order to be able to automate them using Home Assistant. I did check out some material on the device before I bought it, but it seems a lot of it assumed some basic setup had been done before hand and I'm struggling with that. I am a technical person and work in IT, but haven't done much with these kinds of devices. Clear documentation and firmware is not easy to find on KinCony's web site and after spending quite some time, I'm not sure I'm going down the right path.

I have downloaded and installed the CH431SER driver on Windows 11 and the device does get detected when plugged in with USB. From what I understand, the next step is to install the ESPHome firmware for this device. However, I cannot find it. Every page about firmware on this forum I can find doesn't list one for this model and I can't find anything for it on the main web site. As I understand it, I can't join the device to my wi-fi or start programming it without this, so I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. In addition, is USB power all this device needs for what I want to do or will I need a separate power adapter? Since it powers on and it reachable over USB alone, I'm assuming that's all I need for my use case but again, it's unclear. I understand that I also need a default YAML file for ESPHome for Home Assistant to recognize the device. Is this the case and if so, is there somewhere I can grab that as well?

Once I get the basics done, I think I can figure things out from there. I'm just at a loss on these beginning steps.

Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!]]> <![CDATA[AG Pro - Disappointed]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8502 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:54:29 +0800 vishal.alex@gmail.com]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8502
I sent a message to their support and all the response i get is to change the firmware. I feel dumped.. Kincony should have either fixed the firmware issues or informed the customer that these problems exits. 92$(inc Shipping) wasted.]]>
I sent a message to their support and all the response i get is to change the firmware. I feel dumped.. Kincony should have either fixed the firmware issues or informed the customer that these problems exits. 92$(inc Shipping) wasted.]]> <![CDATA[how to use AG8 work with tasmota using ethernet w5500 chip]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8438 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:15:15 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8438
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2. download tasmota firmware by web tool.

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3. define Ethernet GPIO for module config option:

Ethernet (W5500) I/O define:

clk_pin: GPIO42
mosi_pin: GPIO43
miso_pin: GPIO44
cs_pin: GPIO41
interrupt_pin: GPIO2
reset_pin: GPIO1

* Used SPI W5500
* SPI_MOSI
* SPI_MISO
* SPI_CLK
* SPI_RST = Tasmota ETH_POWER
* SPI_IRQ = Tasmota ETH_MDIO
* SPI_CS  = Tasmota ETH_MDC


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4. send "EthType 8" command from tasmota console

EthType Ethernet type.
0 = ETH_PHY_LAN8720 (default)
1 = ETH_PHY_TLK110
2 = ETH_PHY_RTL8201
3 = ETH_PHY_DP83848
4 = ETH_PHY_DM9051 (SPI)
5 = ETH_PHY_KSZ8081
6= ETH_PHY_KSZ8041
7 = ETH_PHY_JL1101
8 = ETH_PHY_W5500 (SPI)
9 = ETH_PHY_KSZ8851 (SPI)


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5. now you will see the ethernet w5500 ip address:

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2. download tasmota firmware by web tool.

.jpg   firmware-download.jpg (Size: 235.11 KB / Downloads: 476)
3. define Ethernet GPIO for module config option:

Ethernet (W5500) I/O define:

clk_pin: GPIO42
mosi_pin: GPIO43
miso_pin: GPIO44
cs_pin: GPIO41
interrupt_pin: GPIO2
reset_pin: GPIO1

* Used SPI W5500
* SPI_MOSI
* SPI_MISO
* SPI_CLK
* SPI_RST = Tasmota ETH_POWER
* SPI_IRQ = Tasmota ETH_MDIO
* SPI_CS  = Tasmota ETH_MDC


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4. send "EthType 8" command from tasmota console

EthType Ethernet type.
0 = ETH_PHY_LAN8720 (default)
1 = ETH_PHY_TLK110
2 = ETH_PHY_RTL8201
3 = ETH_PHY_DP83848
4 = ETH_PHY_DM9051 (SPI)
5 = ETH_PHY_KSZ8081
6= ETH_PHY_KSZ8041
7 = ETH_PHY_JL1101
8 = ETH_PHY_W5500 (SPI)
9 = ETH_PHY_KSZ8851 (SPI)


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5. now you will see the ethernet w5500 ip address:

.jpg   tasmota-set-3.jpg (Size: 128.93 KB / Downloads: 457) ]]> <![CDATA[ESPHome yaml demo file for Z1 IR RF controller]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8436 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:49:45 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8436
Code:
esphome:
  name: z1
  friendly_name: z1

esp32:
  board: esp32-s3-devkitc-1
  framework:
    type: arduino

# Enable logging
logger:

# Enable Home Assistant API
api:
  encryption:
    key: "6BypFn6vausn/yYzIgtjCKu0FHPEi4VLa912F22UXCA="

ota:
  - platform: esphome
    password: "e32c25bb18c69932bd20375b251e1e25"

wifi:
  ssid: "KinCony"
  password: "a12345678"

  # Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
  ap:
    ssid: "Z1 Fallback Hotspot"
    password: "CLPH8mbzmyoj"

captive_portal:

remote_receiver:
  pin: 1
  rmt_channel: 4 
  dump: all

remote_transmitter:
  - id: ir47
    pin: 47
    carrier_duty_percent: 50%
  - id: ir48
    pin: 48
    carrier_duty_percent: 50%

switch:
  - platform: template
    name: IR-Send1
    turn_on_action:
      - remote_transmitter.transmit_panasonic:
          transmitter_id: ir47
          address: 0x4004
          command: 0x8140DFA2

  - platform: template
    name: IR-Send2
    turn_on_action:
      - remote_transmitter.transmit_panasonic:
          transmitter_id: ir48
          address: 0x4004
          command: 0x8140DFA2

  - platform: gpio
    name: "led"
    pin: 44
    inverted: False

binary_sensor:
  - platform: gpio
    name: "IO0"
    pin:
      number: 0
      inverted: true
      mode:
        input: true
        pullup: true
  - platform: gpio
    name: "IO43"
    pin:
      number: 43
      inverted: true
      mode:
        input: true
        pullup: true

web_server:
  port: 80
download yaml file:

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Code:
esphome:
  name: z1
  friendly_name: z1

esp32:
  board: esp32-s3-devkitc-1
  framework:
    type: arduino

# Enable logging
logger:

# Enable Home Assistant API
api:
  encryption:
    key: "6BypFn6vausn/yYzIgtjCKu0FHPEi4VLa912F22UXCA="

ota:
  - platform: esphome
    password: "e32c25bb18c69932bd20375b251e1e25"

wifi:
  ssid: "KinCony"
  password: "a12345678"

  # Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
  ap:
    ssid: "Z1 Fallback Hotspot"
    password: "CLPH8mbzmyoj"

captive_portal:

remote_receiver:
  pin: 1
  rmt_channel: 4 
  dump: all

remote_transmitter:
  - id: ir47
    pin: 47
    carrier_duty_percent: 50%
  - id: ir48
    pin: 48
    carrier_duty_percent: 50%

switch:
  - platform: template
    name: IR-Send1
    turn_on_action:
      - remote_transmitter.transmit_panasonic:
          transmitter_id: ir47
          address: 0x4004
          command: 0x8140DFA2

  - platform: template
    name: IR-Send2
    turn_on_action:
      - remote_transmitter.transmit_panasonic:
          transmitter_id: ir48
          address: 0x4004
          command: 0x8140DFA2

  - platform: gpio
    name: "led"
    pin: 44
    inverted: False

binary_sensor:
  - platform: gpio
    name: "IO0"
    pin:
      number: 0
      inverted: true
      mode:
        input: true
        pullup: true
  - platform: gpio
    name: "IO43"
    pin:
      number: 43
      inverted: true
      mode:
        input: true
        pullup: true

web_server:
  port: 80
download yaml file:

.txt   Z1-HA.txt (Size: 1.54 KB / Downloads: 240) ]]> <![CDATA[Z1 ESP32-S3 I/O pin define]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8435 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:47:27 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8435 RXD:GPIO11
TXD:GPIO10

Tuya network button: GPIO43
Tuya network LED: GPIO44

ESP32 download: GPIO0

RF433M Sender:GPIO2
RF433M Receiver:GPIO9

IR Receiver:GPIO1
IR Sender: GPIO47(KCS webpage TX:1) + GPIO48(KCS webpage TX:2)

GPIO47: IR tube D1,D2,D3
GPIO48: IR tube D4,D5,D7,D8

beep: GPIO21

Free GPIOs:
GPIO4
GPIO5
GPIO6
GPIO7
GPIO15
GPIO16
GPIO17
GPIO18
GPIO42
GPIO8
GPIO40
GPIO41
GPIO38
GPIO39
GPIO13
GPIO14
GPIO12


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TXD:GPIO10

Tuya network button: GPIO43
Tuya network LED: GPIO44

ESP32 download: GPIO0

RF433M Sender:GPIO2
RF433M Receiver:GPIO9

IR Receiver:GPIO1
IR Sender: GPIO47(KCS webpage TX:1) + GPIO48(KCS webpage TX:2)

GPIO47: IR tube D1,D2,D3
GPIO48: IR tube D4,D5,D7,D8

beep: GPIO21

Free GPIOs:
GPIO4
GPIO5
GPIO6
GPIO7
GPIO15
GPIO16
GPIO17
GPIO18
GPIO42
GPIO8
GPIO40
GPIO41
GPIO38
GPIO39
GPIO13
GPIO14
GPIO12


.png   pcb-IR-tube.png (Size: 262.72 KB / Downloads: 454) ]]> <![CDATA[Need Help: ESPHome YAML for AG8 Board to Control 4 Gree AC Units with Temperature]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8348 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:59:06 +0800 engrezk]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8348 I purchased the AG8 control board , and I’m currently working on a smart home project. I would like to integrate this board with ESPHome to control four Gree air conditioners.
I need a YAML configuration file that allows me to:
  • Turn each AC unit on and off individually
  • Also control the temperature for each unit
It would be very helpful if the YAML file includes clear comments for each part, to make it easier to understand.
I already checked the ESPHome documentation for Gree ACs:
? https://esphome.io/components/climate/cl...ml#gree-ir
I kindly ask for your support in providing the suitable code.
Thank you very much for your time and help ?]]> I purchased the AG8 control board , and I’m currently working on a smart home project. I would like to integrate this board with ESPHome to control four Gree air conditioners.
I need a YAML configuration file that allows me to:
  • Turn each AC unit on and off individually
  • Also control the temperature for each unit
It would be very helpful if the YAML file includes clear comments for each part, to make it easier to understand.
I already checked the ESPHome documentation for Gree ACs:
? https://esphome.io/components/climate/cl...ml#gree-ir
I kindly ask for your support in providing the suitable code.
Thank you very much for your time and help ?]]> <![CDATA[KinCony AG Pro Wireless ALL IN ONE Controller]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8303 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:07:03 +0800 fdcemb5]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8303 the KinCony AG Pro Wireless ALL IN ONE Controller to install HA? I want to integrate  KinCony AG Pro Wireless ALL IN ONE Controller with HA]]> the KinCony AG Pro Wireless ALL IN ONE Controller to install HA? I want to integrate  KinCony AG Pro Wireless ALL IN ONE Controller with HA]]> <![CDATA[KC868-AG gpio usage]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8272 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:51:08 +0800 Ditchdigger]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8272
I recently received a kc868-ag unit and have successfully learned an ir key fob and transmitted, (via the KCS device webserver), the learned ir signal to the device being controlled. I would like to use the onboard gpio pins to enable a couple of the esp inputs to work via some dry contacts we have on our solar/inverter to start/stop our small propane generator with the ir signals. How to utilize the onboard free gpio's via the KCS webserver on the device? I don't see the option for Inputs, Outputs in the Index menu. Online, it shows the input and outputs at the webserver index. Perhaps I have to use another means to program the io's? I have installed the pins for the 16 gpio items on the board and would like to take a couple wires out to the inverter generator start contacts.

Thanks in Advance for your thoughts!, Matt

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I recently received a kc868-ag unit and have successfully learned an ir key fob and transmitted, (via the KCS device webserver), the learned ir signal to the device being controlled. I would like to use the onboard gpio pins to enable a couple of the esp inputs to work via some dry contacts we have on our solar/inverter to start/stop our small propane generator with the ir signals. How to utilize the onboard free gpio's via the KCS webserver on the device? I don't see the option for Inputs, Outputs in the Index menu. Online, it shows the input and outputs at the webserver index. Perhaps I have to use another means to program the io's? I have installed the pins for the 16 gpio items on the board and would like to take a couple wires out to the inverter generator start contacts.

Thanks in Advance for your thoughts!, Matt

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[Image: attachment.php?aid=7903]]]> <![CDATA[AG8 + Daikin AC]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8257 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:27:43 +0800 tenabiker]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8257
First tried ESP Home firmware using Daikin_ARC  for ESPHome.
Unfortunatelly it was not able to controll the AC Unit.
Them, tried all other Daikin AC for ESP Home (Daikin_BRC and simple Daikin)
None of them worked.

I also flashed AG8 with KCS firmware, but when learning is done, it says SUCEEDED but no code is shown. After trying to send code to AC Unit, it does not work either.

In  the back of AC remote control, it says ARC452A10.

What else can I do ?]]>
First tried ESP Home firmware using Daikin_ARC  for ESPHome.
Unfortunatelly it was not able to controll the AC Unit.
Them, tried all other Daikin AC for ESP Home (Daikin_BRC and simple Daikin)
None of them worked.

I also flashed AG8 with KCS firmware, but when learning is done, it says SUCEEDED but no code is shown. After trying to send code to AC Unit, it does not work either.

In  the back of AC remote control, it says ARC452A10.

What else can I do ?]]> <![CDATA[How to use channel 5,6,7,8]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8009 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:00:16 +0800 tenabiker]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8009