Getting Started

[KevinSzr]

Hi,
as a beginner here I am not sure where to put my point (issue or discussion or somewhere else).

I tried the UniFi Node, but it would not connect (still "Initializing...").
(UI 6.0.44 on Synology NAS) IP:Port, Username and Password are correct.

Might there be an issue with my controller or am I doing it wrong?

Best regards,
Kevin

[crxporter]

Hello, welcome!

Are you running the controller on the Synology? It might be possible to use this node but it's generally built for Unifi OS rather than the "classic" Unifi controller.

I think it might only work with Unifi OS (UDM, UDM-Pro, and Cloud Key Gen 2). The login endpoints are different, among other things.

[KevinSzr]

Hi,
thanks so far. If I find no other solution this might me a reason to purchase a cloud key.

Best regards,
Kevin

[crxporter]

I'm not going to try to stop you. It wouldn't take much to adapt the code so it works with other controllers but it's just not the main goal here.

This node should be able to run with your controller. I don't know your skill level but you're welcome to have a look into how difficult it would be to adapt things to other controllers.

That being said - cloud key is a slick device. I had one before I went to UDM Pro.

[Shaquu]

@KevinSzr how are we here? What are you up to?

[fladdie]

Hi,

I am also a total beginner and have some start difficulties.
I think a complete example would be very helpful. In my case I would like to know if the doorbell has been triggered.

[Shaquu]

@fladdie we are working on it.
Just to note, UniFi can break our node with software upgrades so be careful with that (try to wait a week or so, so we can test it first).

[fladdie]

@Shaquu that sounds great. In the meantime, I have dealt with the example from here and now understand at least a few things.

[Shaquu]

Happy to hear!