## Introduction to Xiaomi Home Assistant
The Xiaomi Home Assistant is a cutting-edge smart home system designed to integrate seamlessly with various Xiaomi devices, including air conditioners. This integration allows users to control their home appliances remotely using their iPhones or other compatible devices. However, like any technology, it's not immune to issues. This article delves into a specific problem encountered with the Xiaomi air conditioner and the Home Assistant, along with steps to reproduce the issue, expected behavior, and potential fixes.
## Issue Description
When the air conditioner is in an off state, manually or automatically triggering a scene that includes turning off the air conditioner results in the air conditioner turning on in 'auto' mode. After several dozen seconds, it switches back to the mode it was previously set to. This unexpected behavior indicates a bug in the system, particularly after upgrading to version v1.0.12 of the Xiaomi Home Integration.
## Steps to Reproduce the Issue
1. **Upgrade to v1.0.12**: Ensure that your Xiaomi Home Integration is updated to version v1.0.12.
2. **Use Xiaomi Air Conditioner Companion 1st Generation**: This issue is specifically noted with the first generation of the companion device.
3. **HomeKit Integration**: The air conditioner must be integrated into your iPhone's Home app through HomeKit.
4. **Turn Off the Air Conditioner**: Place the air conditioner in an off state, either manually or through automated means.
5. **Trigger a Scene to Turn Off the Air Conditioner**: Activate a scene that includes the action to turn off the air conditioner.
6. **Observe the Air Conditioner's Behavior**: Immediately, the air conditioner turns on in 'auto' mode and then switches to its previous mode after about 20 seconds.
## Expected Behavior
The expected behavior, or the fix for this issue, is for the air conditioner to remain off when a scene to turn it off is triggered, without temporarily switching on.
## Reproduction Time and Environment
- **Time**: The issue was first noticed on 2025-02-25.
- **Home Assistant Core Version**: 2025.2.5
- **Home Assistant Operation System Version**: 14.2
- **Xiaomi Home Integration Version**: v1.0.12
- **Log Timezone**: Asia/Shanghai
## Additional Context and Logs
Unfortunately, there was no response regarding additional context or specific system logs related to this issue. Logs are crucial for diagnosing the root cause of such problems and would be necessary for developers to understand and rectify the situation.
## Conclusion and Future Steps
The issue at hand highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls of integrating smart home devices. While smart home systems like the Xiaomi Home Assistant offer unparalleled convenience, bugs and compatibility issues can sometimes mar the user experience. By detailing the steps to reproduce the issue and the expected behavior, users and developers can work together to identify and fix these problems, ensuring a smoother and more efficient smart home experience. For users facing this issue, reverting to a previous version of the Xiaomi Home Integration, such as v1.0.8, has been noted to resolve the problem. However, this is a temporary workaround, and a permanent fix from the developers is awaited.