The Xiaomi Home Assistant is a powerful tool for managing smart home devices, but sometimes it may encounter issues with recognizing certain devices, such as the suittc.airrtc.wk168 smart thermostat. This article aims to provide a comprehensive solution to the problem of the suittc.airrtc.wk168 being recognized as multiple sensors instead of a single thermostat device, and the "startup" status not being recognized. To begin with, let's examine the steps to reproduce the issue. Firstly, the smart thermostat suittc.airrtc.wk168 is recognized as multiple sensors, which prevents it from being displayed as a thermostat card. Secondly, the "startup" status of the smart thermostat is not recognized, with the physical device showing a change in the "startup" status indicator. The expected behavior is to correct the recognition of the device and add the "startup" status entity. The issue was reproduced on 2025-02-04 16:01:00, with the Home Assistant Core version being 2025.1.4, the Home Assistant Operation System version being 13.0, and the Xiaomi Home Integration version being v0.1.4. Interestingly, the device is correctly recognized as a thermostat entity in the "xiaomi miot auto" integration. To resolve this issue, it is essential to review the Home Assistant logs, which may provide valuable insights into the problem. The logs are set to the Asia/Shanghai timezone. By analyzing the logs and the device's behavior, we can identify the root cause of the issue and implement a solution to ensure that the suittc.airrtc.wk168 smart thermostat is correctly recognized and functions as expected. This may involve updating the device's configuration, modifying the Xiaomi Home Integration, or adjusting the Home Assistant settings. In conclusion, the Xiaomi Home Assistant is a powerful tool for managing smart home devices, but it may sometimes encounter issues with device recognition. By following the steps outlined in this article and analyzing the device's behavior, we can resolve the issue of the suittc.airrtc.wk168 smart thermostat being recognized as multiple sensors and the "startup" status not being recognized, ensuring seamless integration and control of our smart home devices.