MQTTMaster: Check the GitHub issues for Node-RED — there's a decent writeup that covers your exact question.

6 minutes ago · profile

I've been working with this for two years and it's been pretty solid. The automations work well if you configure correctly.

See also

• How to reduce latency in automations?
• Anyone else having issues with automations not firing?
• How do I add my smart lights to Home Assistant?