Gardena Smart System Integration v2

A complete reimplementation of the Home Assistant integration for the Gardena Smart System, based on Gardena's v2 API.

If this integration keeps your garden happy, consider buying me a coffee to keep the developer happy too!

📡 Compatibility

This integration only works with WiFi-enabled Gardena Smart System devices that connect through a Gardena Smart Gateway. It communicates with the Gardena cloud API, which requires the gateway as a bridge.

Not compatible with:

• Bluetooth-only Gardena devices (e.g. older mowers, Gardena Bluetooth sensors)
• Devices that connect directly via Bluetooth to a phone without a gateway

If your device does not require a Gardena Smart Gateway for operation, it is not supported by this integration.

⚠️ Important: Complete Reimplementation

This is a complete rewrite of the Gardena Smart System integration. It is strongly recommended to:

1. Remove the existing integration from Home Assistant
2. Restart Home Assistant
3. Re-add the integration with this new version

This ensures a clean installation and prevents any conflicts between the old and new implementations.

Why a Complete Reimplementation?

• New API v2: Uses Gardena's completely new API architecture
• Modern Framework: Built using the latest Home Assistant integration patterns
• Improved Architecture: Better state management and error handling
• Enhanced Features: More reliable device detection and control

🚀 v2 New Features

• Modern Architecture : Uses Home Assistant recommended patterns
• Standardized Framework : Based on the official integration framework
• Python 3.11+ : Support for recent Python versions
• API v2 : Uses the new Gardena Smart System API
• Centralized State Management : Coordinator for data synchronization
• Automated Tests : Unit tests with mocks

🧪 Testing Status

✅ Tested and Working

• Lawn Mower (lawn_mower) : ✅ Fully tested and functional
  • Start/pause/dock controls working
  • Real-time status updates via WebSocket
  • Custom service buttons operational
• Smart Irrigation Control (valve) : ✅ Fully tested and functional
  • Multiple valve control (6 valves detected)
  • Open/close operations working
  • Real-time status updates
• Power Socket (switch) : ✅ Fully tested and functional
  • On/off control working
  • Real-time status updates
• Smart Water Control (valve) : ✅ Tested and functional
  • Single valve control working (confirmed on Gardena 19031-20)
  • Open/close operations and real-time status updates

⚠️ Not Yet Tested

• Sensors (sensor) : ⚠️ Implementation complete but not tested
  • Temperature, humidity, light sensors
  • Soil sensors implementation ready
  • Needs real device testing

📋 Features

Supported Entities

• Lawn Mowers (lawn_mower) : Control of automatic lawn mowers
• Sensors (sensor) : Temperature, humidity sensors, etc.
• Binary Sensors (binary_sensor) : Online/offline status
• Switches (switch) : Smart power sockets
• Valves (valve) : Irrigation valves

Lawn Mower Features

• Start mowing
• Pause
• Return to charging station
• State and activity monitoring

Mower error sensor

The mower_error sensor exposes the last_error_code field from the Gardena API. To avoid false positives in error-notification automations, informational operational states are filtered and reported as no_message instead:

This means a simple automation like state != 'no_message' reliably catches only real errors that require attention.

🔧 Available Services

The integration provides several services that can be called from automations, scripts, or the Developer Tools. All services require a device_id parameter.

🚜 Lawn Mower Services

gardena_smart_system.mower_start

Start automatic mowing (follows the device's schedule).

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the lawn mower

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.mower_start
data:
  device_id: "your_mower_device_id"

gardena_smart_system.mower_start_manual

Start manual mowing for a specified duration.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the lawn mower
• duration (optional): Duration in seconds (60-14400, default: 1800)

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.mower_start_manual
data:
  device_id: "your_mower_device_id"
  duration: 3600  # 1 hour

gardena_smart_system.mower_park

Park the mower until the next scheduled task.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the lawn mower

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.mower_park
data:
  device_id: "your_mower_device_id"

gardena_smart_system.mower_park_until_notice

Park the mower until further notice (ignores schedule).

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the lawn mower

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.mower_park_until_notice
data:
  device_id: "your_mower_device_id"

🔌 Power Socket Services

gardena_smart_system.power_socket_on

Turn on the power socket for a specified duration.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the power socket
• duration (optional): Duration in seconds (60-86400, default: 3600)

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.power_socket_on
data:
  device_id: "your_power_socket_device_id"
  duration: 7200  # 2 hours

gardena_smart_system.power_socket_on_indefinite

Turn on the power socket indefinitely.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the power socket

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.power_socket_on_indefinite
data:
  device_id: "your_power_socket_device_id"

gardena_smart_system.power_socket_off

Turn off the power socket immediately.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the power socket

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.power_socket_off
data:
  device_id: "your_power_socket_device_id"

gardena_smart_system.power_socket_pause

Pause automatic operation of the power socket.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the power socket

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.power_socket_pause
data:
  device_id: "your_power_socket_device_id"

gardena_smart_system.power_socket_unpause

Resume automatic operation of the power socket.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the power socket

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.power_socket_unpause
data:
  device_id: "your_power_socket_device_id"

🚰 Valve Services

gardena_smart_system.valve_open

Open the valve for a specified duration.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the valve
• duration (optional): Duration in seconds (60-14400, default: 3600)

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.valve_open
data:
  device_id: "your_valve_device_id"
  duration: 1800  # 30 minutes

gardena_smart_system.valve_close

Close the valve immediately.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the valve

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.valve_close
data:
  device_id: "your_valve_device_id"

gardena_smart_system.valve_pause

Pause automatic operation of the valve.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the valve

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.valve_pause
data:
  device_id: "your_valve_device_id"

gardena_smart_system.valve_unpause

Resume automatic operation of the valve.

Parameters:

• device_id (required): The device ID of the valve

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.valve_unpause
data:
  device_id: "your_valve_device_id"

🌐 WebSocket Services

gardena_smart_system.reconnect_websocket

Force reconnection of the WebSocket connection.

Parameters: None

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.reconnect_websocket

📋 System Services

gardena_smart_system.reload

Reload the Gardena Smart System integration.

Parameters: None

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.reload

gardena_smart_system.websocket_diagnostics

Get WebSocket connection diagnostics and status information.

Parameters:

• detailed (optional): Include detailed connection information (default: false)

Example:

service: gardena_smart_system.websocket_diagnostics
data:
  detailed: true

🔍 Finding Device IDs

To find the device ID for a specific device:

1. Go to Developer Tools > States
2. Search for your device (e.g., "mower", "valve", "switch")
3. Look for the device_id attribute in the entity state
4. Or check the entity's unique ID (usually contains the device ID)

Example entity state:

device_id: "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890"

🛠️ Installation

⚠️ Important: Clean Installation Required

Before installing this new version, you must remove the existing Gardena Smart System integration:

1. Go to Configuration > Integrations
2. Find Gardena Smart System in the list
3. Click on it and select Delete
4. Confirm the deletion
5. Restart Home Assistant

Manual Installation

1. Copy the custom_components/gardena_smart_system folder to your config/custom_components/ folder
2. Restart Home Assistant
3. Go to Configuration > Integrations
4. Click + Add Integration
5. Search for Gardena Smart System
6. Enter your API credentials

Configuration

You will need:

• Client ID : Your Gardena application key
• Client Secret : Your Gardena application secret

These credentials can be obtained through the Gardena Developer Portal.

🔧 Technical Architecture

File Structure

custom_components/gardena_smart_system/
├── __init__.py              # Main entry point
├── config_flow.py           # UI configuration flow
├── const.py                 # Integration constants
├── coordinator.py           # Data coordinator
├── gardena_client.py        # Gardena API client
├── lawn_mower.py           # Lawn mower entities
├── sensor.py               # Sensor entities
├── binary_sensor.py        # Binary sensor entities
├── switch.py               # Switch entities
├── valve.py                # Valve entities
├── manifest.json           # Integration metadata
├── strings.json            # Translation strings
├── services.yaml           # Custom services
└── translations/           # Translations

Main Components

Coordinator (coordinator.py)

• Manages data synchronization with the API
• Automatically updates entities
• Handles errors and reconnection

API Client (gardena_client.py)

• Communication with Gardena v2 API
• OAuth2 authentication
• HTTP request management

Entities

• Each device type has its own entity
• Uses modern Home Assistant patterns
• Supports specific features

🧪 Tests

Running Tests

# Install test dependencies
pip install pytest pytest-asyncio

# Run tests
pytest custom_components/gardena_smart_system/test_init.py -v

Available Tests

• Configuration : Configuration flow test
• Authentication : Invalid credentials test
• Installation : Integration installation test
• Uninstallation : Integration uninstallation test

🔄 Migration from Previous Versions

⚠️ Migration Required

This is a complete reimplementation and requires a full migration:

1. Remove the existing integration from Home Assistant
2. Restart Home Assistant
3. Install this new version
4. Re-add the integration with your API credentials

What Changes?

• New entity IDs: All entities will have new unique IDs
• New device structure: Devices are now organized differently
• Enhanced features: Better device detection and control
• Improved reliability: More stable connection and state management

Migration Checklist

• [ ] Remove existing Gardena Smart System integration
• [ ] Restart Home Assistant
• [ ] Install new integration files
• [ ] Re-add integration with API credentials
• [ ] Verify all devices are detected
• [ ] Update any automations or scripts that reference old entity IDs

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication Error

• Check your API credentials
• Make sure your account has access to the v2 API

No Devices Detected

• Check that your devices are connected to the Smart System
• Make sure they are visible in the Gardena app
• Ensure you've removed the old integration first

Entities Not Available

• Check internet connection
• Check Home Assistant logs for more details
• Verify you've restarted Home Assistant after removing the old integration

Duplicate Entities or Conflicts

• This usually happens when the old integration wasn't properly removed
• Remove the integration completely and restart Home Assistant
• Re-add the integration fresh

Logs

Enable detailed logs in configuration.yaml:

logger:
  default: info
  logs:
    custom_components.gardena_smart_system: debug

🤝 Contribution

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the project
2. Create a branch for your feature
3. Add tests for your code
4. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is under MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more details.

📝 Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for a full list of changes, fixes, and breaking changes per version.

🔗 Useful Links

• Gardena Smart System API v2
• Home Assistant Documentation
• Integration Guide