This project is the home of the ESPHome firmware for the Vaiotech KW600.
Note: If you intend to integrate your device with Home Assistant, please ensure you order the ESPHome firmware version of Rowi2. The default firmware does not support Home Assistant integration.
Rowi2 is available in two different versions:
- Default Rowi firmware: Local REST API & MQTT integration
- ESPHome firmware: For Home Assistant and custom automation
There are two external sensors available:
- Temperature and Humidity
- Temperature, Humidity, and Air Quality
Details and technical specs: Rowi2 Specifications Where to buy: Kiwi Warmer Online Shop
- Onboard device to Home Assistant using Improv-BLE
- Bluetooth proxy: Acts as a BLE proxy to relay Bluetooth Low Energy devices to Home Assistant
- Temperature and humidity offset
- Option to calibrate voltage, current, power, and energy
- Factory reset device by pressing button for over 10 seconds
- Automatic firmware updates: The ESPHome factory firmware supports auto-update for new releases
The RGB LED on the Rowi2 device indicates the current state:
| State | Color / Effect | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improv BLE (Onboarding) | Aqua, Fast Pulse | Device is in onboarding mode |
| Initialization (WiFi connected) | Solid White | Device is initializing, WiFi connected |
| Initialization (WiFi not connected) | Magenta, Slow Pulse | Device is initializing, WiFi not connected |
| No Home Assistant Connection | Red, Asymmetrical Pulse | Lost connection to Home Assistant |
| Relay ON | Solid Orange | Output relay is ON |
| Relay OFF | Solid Green | Output relay is OFF |
| Factory Reset Requested | Solid Blue, Fast Pulse | Hold button >10s, factory reset pending |
| Overcurrent Detected | Solid Red, Fast Pulse | Current exceeded configured limit, power cut |
Notes:
- The LED updates automatically based on device state.
- Factory reset is triggered by holding the button for more than 10 seconds.
- Onboarding Guide (Improv-BLE)
- Calibration Guide
- Developer Guide: Building & Installing ESPHome Firmware
- If your device is not discovered during onboarding, ensure Bluetooth is enabled and the device is in onboarding mode (after power-up or factory reset).
- For manual firmware installation or advanced usage, see the Developer Guide.