Renaming Apollo Devices
Thanks to Panzer from our Discord.
- Install the first MSR-1 using the standard method to get a default ESPHome configuration.
- Edit this configuration to update the "name" and "friendly name" as desired.
- SSH into the ESPHome directory and copy this configuration six times, then modify each copy with unique names, friendly names, and API keys. (Can also use VSCode/File Editor to copy the configuration from the ESPHome folder)
- Delete the initially defined sensor in ESPHome and devices (if added there), and possibly reboot.
- Now with six distinct configs, use the 'install' option in ESPHome, select "plug into this computer", and connect the MSR-1 to your computer.
- Download the generated "factory-image" from ESPHome on Home Assistant (HA) and flash it. This will install the sensors without MAC-based names.
- Repeat the process for the remaining sensors.
- Add the sensors to devices if they are discovered.
- Can now update the sensors wirelessly again.