# Sensorpajen
Raspberry Pi service that monitors Xiaomi Mijia LYWSD03MMC Bluetooth temperature sensors and publishes data to MQTT.
## Features
- 🌡️ Monitors 8 Xiaomi Mijia thermometers via Bluetooth (ATC firmware)
- 📡 Publishes temperature, humidity, and battery data to MQTT
- 🔄 Automatic restart on failure
- 📊 Systemd service with journald logging
- 🔧 Modern Python package with virtual environment
- ⚙️ Configuration via environment variables and JSON
## Requirements
- Raspberry Pi (tested on Raspberry Pi Zero W and newer)
- Raspberry Pi OS (Debian-based)
- Python 3.9+
- Bluetooth adapter
- MQTT broker
- Xiaomi Mijia LYWSD03MMC sensors with ATC firmware
## Installation
### System Installation (Debian Package - Recommended for Raspberry Pi)
The easiest way to install on Raspberry Pi OS is using the pre-built Debian package:
```bash
# Download the latest release
wget https://gitea.wahlberg.se/api/v1/repos/fredrik/sensorpajen/releases/download/v3.0.1/sensorpajen_3.0.1_all.deb
# Install
sudo dpkg -i sensorpajen_3.0.1_all.deb
# Configure
sudo nano /etc/sensorpajen/sensorpajen.env # Edit MQTT settings
sudo systemctl restart sensorpajen
# View logs
sudo journalctl -u sensorpajen -f
```
The system package installs:
- Application in `/opt/sensorpajen/`
- Configuration in `/etc/sensorpajen/`
- Runtime state in `/var/lib/sensorpajen/`
- Systemd service (runs automatically)
### Development Installation
See [INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md) for complete development setup.
## Configuration
### Quick Setup
After installation, configure your MQTT broker and sensors:
```bash
# Edit MQTT settings
sudo nano /etc/sensorpajen/sensorpajen.env
# Restart service to apply changes
sudo systemctl restart sensorpajen
```
### Sensor Management (TUI)
The service automatically discovers nearby Bluetooth sensors. You can manage them using the built-in Text UI:
```bash
# Launch the management TUI
sudo sensorpajen-tui
```
The TUI allows you to:
- **Discovery**: View newly discovered sensors and **Approve** (add to monitoring) or **Ignore** them.
- **Configured**: View currently monitored sensors, **Edit** their names, or **Remove** them.
- **Ignored**: View ignored sensors and **Unignore** them if you change your mind.
**Keybindings:**
- `a`: Approve selected sensor
- `i`: Ignore selected sensor
- `e`: Edit sensor name and comment
- `v`: View details (MAC/name/comment)
- `u`: Unignore sensor
- `Delete`: Remove sensor from monitoring
- `r`: Refresh data
- `q`: Quit
When you approve a sensor, it's added to your configuration and the service automatically starts monitoring it.
### Legacy CLI Approval (Deprecated)
The recommended workflow is the TUI (`sensorpajen-tui`). A legacy CLI tool still exists:
```bash
sudo sensorpajen-approve-sensors
```
### MQTT Settings
Edit `/etc/sensorpajen/sensorpajen.env`:
```bash
MQTT_HOST=192.168.1.10
MQTT_PORT=1883
MQTT_USER=username
MQTT_PASSWORD=password
MQTT_CLIENT_ID=sensorpajen
MQTT_TOPIC_PREFIX=MiTemperature2
```
### Sensors
Sensors are automatically managed via the approval workflow. You can also manually edit `/etc/sensorpajen/sensors.json`:
```json
{
"sensors": [
{
"mac": "A4:C1:38:12:34:56",
"name": "Living Room"
},
{
"mac": "A4:C1:38:AB:CD:EF",
"name": "Bedroom"
}
]
}
```
## Service Management
### System Installation (Debian Package)
```bash
# Start/stop service
sudo systemctl start sensorpajen
sudo systemctl stop sensorpajen
# Enable/disable autostart
sudo systemctl enable sensorpajen
sudo systemctl disable sensorpajen
# View status
sudo systemctl status sensorpajen
# View logs (live)
sudo journalctl -u sensorpajen -f
# View last 50 log lines
sudo journalctl -u sensorpajen -n 50
# Uninstall
sudo dpkg -r sensorpajen
# Note: Configuration is preserved in /etc/sensorpajen/
# To remove config: sudo rm -rf /etc/sensorpajen/
```
### Development Installation
## Flashing New Thermometers
**Important**: Flash only one thermometer at a time!
1. **Find MAC address**: Use a Bluetooth BLE app to find the thermometer's MAC address. It will appear as `LYWSD03MMC`.
2. **Download firmware**: Get the latest ATC firmware from https://github.com/atc1441/ATC_MiThermometer
3. **Flash firmware**:
- Open https://atc1441.github.io/TelinkFlasher.html on your phone
- Click "Connect" and select your thermometer (LYWSD03MMC)
- Click "Do Activation"
- When found, select firmware and click "Start Flashing"
4. **Record MAC address**: Note the MAC address (from step 1) and label the thermometer physically with a permanent marker.
5. **Add to configuration**: Add the MAC address and name to `config/sensors.json`
6. **Verify**: The thermometer should now appear as `ATC_XXXXXX` where XXXXXX are the last 3 bytes of the MAC address. MAC addresses always start with `A4:C1:38`.
## Project Structure
```
sensorpajen/
├── src/sensorpajen/ # Python package
│ ├── main.py # Application entry point
│ ├── config.py # Configuration management
│ ├── mqtt_publisher.py # MQTT client wrapper
│ ├── sensor_reader.py # Bluetooth sensor reader
│ └── utils.py # Bluetooth utilities
├── config/ # Configuration files
│ ├── sensorpajen.env.example
│ └── sensors.json.example
├── systemd/ # Systemd service files
│ ├── sensorpajen.service
│ └── README.md
├── legacy/ # Old scripts (deprecated)
├── pyproject.toml # Python package configuration
└── README.md # This file
```
## Troubleshooting
### System Installation (Debian Package)
**Service won't start:**
```bash
# Check what's wrong
sudo journalctl -u sensorpajen -n 50
# Check configuration is valid
sudo cat /etc/sensorpajen/sensorpajen.env
# Manually test the application
sudo /opt/sensorpajen/venv/bin/python -m sensorpajen.main
```
**MQTT connection issues:**
```bash
# Verify MQTT settings in the log
sudo journalctl -u sensorpajen | grep MQTT
# Test MQTT connection manually
mosquitto_sub -h -u -P -t "MiTemperature2/#" -v
```
**Sensor not found:**
```bash
# Run the TUI to view/approve newly discovered sensors
sudo sensorpajen-tui
# Check recent logs
sudo journalctl -u sensorpajen -n 100
```
### Development Installation
## Development
```bash
# Clone and setup
git clone ~/sensorpajen
cd ~/sensorpajen
python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -e .
# Run directly (without systemd)
python -m sensorpajen.main
# Run tests (when available)
pytest
```
## Migration from Legacy System
See [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) for the complete migration plan from the old cron/tmux-based system to the modern systemd service.
## License
See license headers in individual source files.
## Credits
- Bluetooth utilities based on work by Colin GUYON (MIT License)
- ATC firmware by atc1441: https://github.com/atc1441/ATC_MiThermometer