<![CDATA[Smart Home Automation Forum - KC868-A16v3]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:16:33 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Switching power supply with A16]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9530 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:27:32 +0800 malcom1970]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9530
I'm replacing my old alarm system by kc868-A16 v3 and i would like to keep my 12v battery as UPS in case of power cut.
I have a 13.8v switching power supply but kc868-A16 doesn't work at this voltage.

Is it possible to use this power supply and how ?

If not possible, what could be the solution ?

Thank you for your help.
Malcom]]>
I'm replacing my old alarm system by kc868-A16 v3 and i would like to keep my 12v battery as UPS in case of power cut.
I have a 13.8v switching power supply but kc868-A16 doesn't work at this voltage.

Is it possible to use this power supply and how ?

If not possible, what could be the solution ?

Thank you for your help.
Malcom]]> <![CDATA[Weak wifi signal/range]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9368 Thu, 28 May 2026 03:50:27 +0800 Nicodomo]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9368
Glad to join the forum, there are a lot of interesting things here.

I just received my Kincony A16v3 board equipped with the display. I planned to run it directly under ESPHome. 
I flashed my YAML file, but upon reboot, it wouldn't get an IP address. I finally found the issue: it worked when I placed it right next to the Wi-Fi router. 

At best, I get a signal at 2.4 meters away. It's as if the built-in antenna isn't working. Is this normal? 

What kind of performance/behavior are you experiencing?

Thanks for your answers!]]>
Glad to join the forum, there are a lot of interesting things here.

I just received my Kincony A16v3 board equipped with the display. I planned to run it directly under ESPHome. 
I flashed my YAML file, but upon reboot, it wouldn't get an IP address. I finally found the issue: it worked when I placed it right next to the Wi-Fi router. 

At best, I get a signal at 2.4 meters away. It's as if the built-in antenna isn't working. Is this normal? 

What kind of performance/behavior are you experiencing?

Thanks for your answers!]]> <![CDATA[RS485 TS sensor with A16v3 esphome yaml]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9354 Mon, 25 May 2026 15:24:27 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9354
.jpg   TS-1.jpg (Size: 456.35 KB / Downloads: 76)

.jpg   TS-2.jpg (Size: 326.31 KB / Downloads: 71)

.jpg   TS-3.jpg (Size: 376.82 KB / Downloads: 71)
set every TS with different RS485 address by PC software, make sure PC software can read the data:

.png   TS-address-1.png (Size: 46.92 KB / Downloads: 73)

.png   TS-address-2.png (Size: 45.7 KB / Downloads: 68)

.png   TS-address-3.png (Size: 55.99 KB / Downloads: 71)
here is ESPHome yaml

.png   TS-HA.png (Size: 122.47 KB / Downloads: 70)
Code:
esphome:
  name: a16v3-ts
  friendly_name: a16v3_ts

esp32:
  board: esp32-s3-devkitc-1
  framework:
    type: esp-idf

# Enable logging
logger:
  hardware_uart: USB_SERIAL_JTAG

api:

ethernet:
  type: W5500
  clk_pin: GPIO42
  mosi_pin: GPIO43
  miso_pin: GPIO44
  cs_pin: GPIO15
  interrupt_pin: GPIO2
  reset_pin: GPIO1

uart:
  - id: uart_RS485
    baud_rate: 9600
    tx_pin: 16
    rx_pin: 17

modbus:
  - id: modbus_ts
    uart_id: uart_RS485
    send_wait_time: 50ms

# Sensor 1 - Address 1
modbus_controller:
  - id: ts_sensor_1
    modbus_id: modbus_ts
    address: 0x01
    command_throttle: 200ms
    setup_priority: -10
    update_interval: 10s

  - id: ts_sensor_2
    modbus_id: modbus_ts
    address: 0x02
    command_throttle: 200ms
    setup_priority: -10
    update_interval: 10s

  - id: ts_sensor_3
    modbus_id: modbus_ts
    address: 0x03
    command_throttle: 200ms
    setup_priority: -10
    update_interval: 10s

sensor:
  # Sensor 1 Temperature (Address 1)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_1
    name: "TS Sensor 1 Temperature"
    id: ts1_temperature
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0000
    unit_of_measurement: "°C"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: |-
          if (x >= 10000) {
            return -1 * (x - 10000) * 0.1;
          } else {
            return x * 0.1;
          }

  # Sensor 1 Humidity (Address 1)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_1
    name: "TS Sensor 1 Humidity"
    id: ts1_humidity
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0001
    unit_of_measurement: "%RH"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: return x * 0.1;

# Sensor 2 - Address 2

  # Sensor 2 Temperature (Address 2)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_2
    name: "TS Sensor 2 Temperature"
    id: ts2_temperature
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0000
    unit_of_measurement: "°C"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: |-
          if (x >= 10000) {
            return -1 * (x - 10000) * 0.1;
          } else {
            return x * 0.1;
          }

  # Sensor 2 Humidity (Address 2)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_2
    name: "TS Sensor 2 Humidity"
    id: ts2_humidity
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0001
    unit_of_measurement: "%RH"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: return x * 0.1;




# Sensor 3 - Address 3
  # Sensor 3 Temperature (Address 3)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_3
    name: "TS Sensor 3 Temperature"
    id: ts3_temperature
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0000
    unit_of_measurement: "°C"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: |-
          if (x >= 10000) {
            return -1 * (x - 10000) * 0.1;
          } else {
            return x * 0.1;
          }

  # Sensor 3 Humidity (Address 3)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_3
    name: "TS Sensor 3 Humidity"
    id: ts3_humidity
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0001
    unit_of_measurement: "%RH"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: return x * 0.1;




web_server:
  port: 80

download yaml: 
.txt   TS-HA.txt (Size: 3.45 KB / Downloads: 60)
firmware download: 
.zip   TS_V10Build241223SP0518.zip (Size: 10.25 KB / Downloads: 64) ]]>
.jpg   TS-1.jpg (Size: 456.35 KB / Downloads: 76)

.jpg   TS-2.jpg (Size: 326.31 KB / Downloads: 71)

.jpg   TS-3.jpg (Size: 376.82 KB / Downloads: 71)
set every TS with different RS485 address by PC software, make sure PC software can read the data:

.png   TS-address-1.png (Size: 46.92 KB / Downloads: 73)

.png   TS-address-2.png (Size: 45.7 KB / Downloads: 68)

.png   TS-address-3.png (Size: 55.99 KB / Downloads: 71)
here is ESPHome yaml

.png   TS-HA.png (Size: 122.47 KB / Downloads: 70)
Code:
esphome:
  name: a16v3-ts
  friendly_name: a16v3_ts

esp32:
  board: esp32-s3-devkitc-1
  framework:
    type: esp-idf

# Enable logging
logger:
  hardware_uart: USB_SERIAL_JTAG

api:

ethernet:
  type: W5500
  clk_pin: GPIO42
  mosi_pin: GPIO43
  miso_pin: GPIO44
  cs_pin: GPIO15
  interrupt_pin: GPIO2
  reset_pin: GPIO1

uart:
  - id: uart_RS485
    baud_rate: 9600
    tx_pin: 16
    rx_pin: 17

modbus:
  - id: modbus_ts
    uart_id: uart_RS485
    send_wait_time: 50ms

# Sensor 1 - Address 1
modbus_controller:
  - id: ts_sensor_1
    modbus_id: modbus_ts
    address: 0x01
    command_throttle: 200ms
    setup_priority: -10
    update_interval: 10s

  - id: ts_sensor_2
    modbus_id: modbus_ts
    address: 0x02
    command_throttle: 200ms
    setup_priority: -10
    update_interval: 10s

  - id: ts_sensor_3
    modbus_id: modbus_ts
    address: 0x03
    command_throttle: 200ms
    setup_priority: -10
    update_interval: 10s

sensor:
  # Sensor 1 Temperature (Address 1)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_1
    name: "TS Sensor 1 Temperature"
    id: ts1_temperature
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0000
    unit_of_measurement: "°C"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: |-
          if (x >= 10000) {
            return -1 * (x - 10000) * 0.1;
          } else {
            return x * 0.1;
          }

  # Sensor 1 Humidity (Address 1)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_1
    name: "TS Sensor 1 Humidity"
    id: ts1_humidity
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0001
    unit_of_measurement: "%RH"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: return x * 0.1;

# Sensor 2 - Address 2

  # Sensor 2 Temperature (Address 2)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_2
    name: "TS Sensor 2 Temperature"
    id: ts2_temperature
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0000
    unit_of_measurement: "°C"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: |-
          if (x >= 10000) {
            return -1 * (x - 10000) * 0.1;
          } else {
            return x * 0.1;
          }

  # Sensor 2 Humidity (Address 2)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_2
    name: "TS Sensor 2 Humidity"
    id: ts2_humidity
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0001
    unit_of_measurement: "%RH"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: return x * 0.1;




# Sensor 3 - Address 3
  # Sensor 3 Temperature (Address 3)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_3
    name: "TS Sensor 3 Temperature"
    id: ts3_temperature
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0000
    unit_of_measurement: "°C"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: |-
          if (x >= 10000) {
            return -1 * (x - 10000) * 0.1;
          } else {
            return x * 0.1;
          }

  # Sensor 3 Humidity (Address 3)
  - platform: modbus_controller
    modbus_controller_id: ts_sensor_3
    name: "TS Sensor 3 Humidity"
    id: ts3_humidity
    register_type: holding
    address: 0x0001
    unit_of_measurement: "%RH"
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    value_type: U_WORD
    filters:
      - lambda: return x * 0.1;




web_server:
  port: 80

download yaml: 
.txt   TS-HA.txt (Size: 3.45 KB / Downloads: 60)
firmware download: 
.zip   TS_V10Build241223SP0518.zip (Size: 10.25 KB / Downloads: 64) ]]> <![CDATA[RTC DS3231 yaml code]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9320 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:10:55 +0800 Fred]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9320
Do you have any suggestion to use the DS3231 RTC clock through ESPHome on this KC868-a16 v3 board? Do you have any yaml code to suggest?
Thanks a lot,

Best regards,
Fred]]>
Do you have any suggestion to use the DS3231 RTC clock through ESPHome on this KC868-a16 v3 board? Do you have any yaml code to suggest?
Thanks a lot,

Best regards,
Fred]]> <![CDATA[No Wifi AP Initial Setup]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9309 Sun, 03 May 2026 10:39:56 +0800 bxsteez]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9309 <![CDATA[KC868-A16v3 Smart Controller Wiring Examples]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9281 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:31:56 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9281
.jpg   A16v3_wiring.jpg (Size: 359.87 KB / Downloads: 167) ]]>
.jpg   A16v3_wiring.jpg (Size: 359.87 KB / Downloads: 167) ]]> <![CDATA[KC868-A16v3 Smart Controller ESP32 system block diagram]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9280 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:31:22 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9280
.png   KinCony-KC868-A16v3-smart-controller-diagram.png (Size: 1.13 MB / Downloads: 49) ]]>
.png   KinCony-KC868-A16v3-smart-controller-diagram.png (Size: 1.13 MB / Downloads: 49) ]]> <![CDATA[false start with KC868 A16 v3]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9210 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:40:51 +0800 PhVdP]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9210
I received the KC868-A16v3; wired as documentation, powered it on, flashered it with latest firmware, changed the USB cable
.jpg   DSC01353.JPG (Size: 6 MB / Downloads: 168)
.jpg   DSC01356.JPG (Size: 6.25 MB / Downloads: 151)
.jpg   DSC01359.JPG (Size: 7.09 MB / Downloads: 142)
.jpg   DSC01360.JPG (Size: 4.31 MB / Downloads: 145)
.jpg   DSC01362.JPG (Size: 7.88 MB / Downloads: 140) ... but it's not working : only a red led is lighting, no ethernet connection setting (green light on the board, orange light on the router). I've tried with another usb cable, pressing buttons reset/rebootable during power it on... Still impossible to connect. I've tried with Putty and serial communication with the USD cable; without success...

Any idea is welcome.]]>
I received the KC868-A16v3; wired as documentation, powered it on, flashered it with latest firmware, changed the USB cable
.jpg   DSC01353.JPG (Size: 6 MB / Downloads: 168)
.jpg   DSC01356.JPG (Size: 6.25 MB / Downloads: 151)
.jpg   DSC01359.JPG (Size: 7.09 MB / Downloads: 142)
.jpg   DSC01360.JPG (Size: 4.31 MB / Downloads: 145)
.jpg   DSC01362.JPG (Size: 7.88 MB / Downloads: 140) ... but it's not working : only a red led is lighting, no ethernet connection setting (green light on the board, orange light on the router). I've tried with another usb cable, pressing buttons reset/rebootable during power it on... Still impossible to connect. I've tried with Putty and serial communication with the USD cable; without success...

Any idea is welcome.]]> <![CDATA[Adding a debounce capability to inputs]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9119 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:09:36 +0800 twostar]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9119 <![CDATA[ESPHome installing issue]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9047 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:53:52 +0800 edg72022]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9047 http://192.168.1.200  http://192.168.1.4,  http://192.168.1.225,...
I can only use Homeassistant to manage it.

Please can I ask you some help to find the way to have esphome folder on kincony ?

This is the acual acces to kincony I have by HA

.png   Capture d’écran 2026-02-11 084310.png (Size: 53.53 KB / Downloads: 197) ]]> http://192.168.1.200  http://192.168.1.4,  http://192.168.1.225,...
I can only use Homeassistant to manage it.

Please can I ask you some help to find the way to have esphome folder on kincony ?

This is the acual acces to kincony I have by HA

.png   Capture d’écran 2026-02-11 084310.png (Size: 53.53 KB / Downloads: 197) ]]> <![CDATA[Z1]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8958 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:50:22 +0800 Borg357]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8958
Located the newest firmware. v3.18.0

launched the flash download tool 3.9.2

Settings at esp32s3, usb

My com port is COM4.

open my firmware v3.18.0, all default settings.

I hit "START", and nothing..  ??

Is there a button that I have to hit on the Z1 unit?

Couldn't find the Z1 forum here, sorry if in wrong area.

Thank you, looking forward to this Z1 being added to my system.

-Richard

[Image: IMG_6927.JPG]]]>
Located the newest firmware. v3.18.0

launched the flash download tool 3.9.2

Settings at esp32s3, usb

My com port is COM4.

open my firmware v3.18.0, all default settings.

I hit "START", and nothing..  ??

Is there a button that I have to hit on the Z1 unit?

Couldn't find the Z1 forum here, sorry if in wrong area.

Thank you, looking forward to this Z1 being added to my system.

-Richard

[Image: IMG_6927.JPG]]]> <![CDATA[RF doesnt show up?]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8816 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:21:57 +0800 Borg357]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8816
 I have a Board Model A16v3 - Software Version v3.9.1 Kincony relay using Home Assistant to control my devices (MQTT(HA)).

I learned in a few RF controls.  I used the Kincony A16V3 website to send the RF signals, which control my devices.

However, Home Assistant sees all the RF sensors, but doesn't see any of the RF controls??

Are there any other steps that I need to do to make the RF controls some into HA?

Thank you

-Richard]]>
 I have a Board Model A16v3 - Software Version v3.9.1 Kincony relay using Home Assistant to control my devices (MQTT(HA)).

I learned in a few RF controls.  I used the Kincony A16V3 website to send the RF signals, which control my devices.

However, Home Assistant sees all the RF sensors, but doesn't see any of the RF controls??

Are there any other steps that I need to do to make the RF controls some into HA?

Thank you

-Richard]]> <![CDATA[Low Level Trigger for Relays]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8812 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:54:46 +0800 shawn@itcharleston.com]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8812
Thanks
Shawn]]>
Thanks
Shawn]]> <![CDATA[Low Level Output for Relays]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8811 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:52:14 +0800 shawn@itcharleston.com]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8811 SainSmart 16-Channel 12V Relay Module Board?]]> SainSmart 16-Channel 12V Relay Module Board?]]> <![CDATA[Low Level Relay Trigger]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8810 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:47:32 +0800 shawn@itcharleston.com]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8810 SainSmart 16-Channel 12V Relay Module Board?]]> SainSmart 16-Channel 12V Relay Module Board?]]>