Mqtt text field

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Hello,

A quick question about the Mqtt service in connection with NodeRed.
I am integrating my « Connected » pellet stove with NodeRed (just retrieving status and data via the API for now), and I would like to know the current status of the stove (« Ignition » / « Combustion » / « Standby » …) so a text field.

However, I cannot find a text field in an Mqtt device for my status, I have tried several different types (including « unknown ») but nothing seems to work, even though under Mqtt I have my value under the correct topic.

Is there a text field in Mqtt?

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If I’m not mistaken, there is no way to send text to Gladys. You will have to settle for a status 0, 1, 2…

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It’s amazing that with the integration of the Aqara Cube from Xiaomi via Zigbee2Mqtt (so via MQTT), you can indeed have text, for example:

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It’s because I remember this conversation with @AlexTrovato about Tasmota (which also goes to MQTT):

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But honestly, I’ll keep quiet and let the pros speak :wink:

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Ah ah at least you give me an answer, thanks a lot, I’ll be patient, and just set up an on/off display switch in the meantime :slight_smile:

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Well, okay, I admit, I haven’t worked on the subject :frowning: