Alerts via MQTT?

Bambu Lab Software
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I am using an Bambu H2D Pro on a local area network only. I have not connected it to the cloud and do not intend to do so.

I am looking for a reliable way to be alerted if any issues arise during printing (e.g. filament runout, AMS errors, print failures). My preferred communication channel is email.

One approach I am considering is using an MQTT bridge to capture printer events locally and forward them into my building automation system (IP-Symcon), which could then generate email notifications.

Does this seem like a reasonable and robust approach? Are there better or simpler alternatives for achieving reliable alerts in a LAN-only setup?

Many thanks for any advice!

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Home Assistant has a pretty nice Bambu Lab integration that I believe still functions via MQTT.

Would save you the effort of having to develop the integration yourself.

Might wanna check that out!

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If you have an MQTT client listening to your printer, you can do literally anything at that point. I have a simple client that parses the printer’s messages and sends a txt to my phone when the print is finished. I don’t do sophisticated error monitoring because I don’t get errors… :slightly_smiling_face: