Home Assistant beginners

I've just noticed my PVOutput has stopped working. I think it's due to me upgrading my myenergi equipment to firmware v5. I've now realised I've lost all of my HA knowledge and have no idea how to begin to diagnose it.

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Pickers said:
Really easy!! I was done in 5 minutes and because I migrated my HA from a raspberry pi, all of my previously connected Bluetooth devices just popped back up without configuration.

I got some generic esp32 microboards (sp-cow esp32 are the ones I got).
Plugged them into pc using usb cable
Clicked the connect button on https://esphome.io/projects/ (I had to download the windows driver from a link there)
This flashed the esp32 boards with esphome software and then a prompt sent me to the Home assistant integration from there.
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Daft question, just looking into getting one of these, does it connect to WiFi during the flashing process as I can't figure out how I would add them to the network so Home Assistant can "talk" to them :)
 
Our oven tripped out the other night, and now although it powers up it no longer heats. It's just over 11 years old, so was due for a replacement soon.

I was quite surprised browsing AO last night how many ovens now have WiFi. So obviously I'd be looking to integrate it with home assistant! :D

Does anyone already have an oven integrated? I guess remote start/stop and reporting of temperature is probably basic functionality. Can you also adjust temperature remotely, or start a cleaning programme?
 
I'm tempted to start messing around with ESP32 and LED strips using HA, with a view to potentially move away completely or work in tandem with Hue products. Has anyone had any good or bad experiences trying something similar?
 
Install WLED on the ESP32 boards. WLED hooks straight into HA with no messing about. I’ve got about eight WLED light strips around the house and they just work.

Couple of things to note - install WLED using the web based installer (Google for it) as it’s the easiest and advised method. If it doesn’t work first time, persevere. I’ve had to return a few dud ESP32 boards…

Second, make sure you get your power requirements right. A USB powered ESP32 board is good for upto 60 LED light although YMMV. Beyond that you’ll need an external power supply.
 
Bluecube said:
Install WLED on the ESP32 boards. WLED hooks straight into HA with no messing about. I’ve got about eight WLED light strips around the house and they just work.

Couple of things to note - install WLED using the web based installer (Google for it) as it’s the easiest and advised method. If it doesn’t work first time, persevere. I’ve had to return a few dud ESP32 boards…

Second, make sure you get your power requirements right. A USB powered ESP32 board is good for upto 60 LED light although YMMV. Beyond that you’ll need an external power supply.
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Thanks, super helpful! Do you have any personal recommendations on brands/hardware? I've seen the BTF LED's rate quite well, but not sure if there's a good go-to for the boards and power supply.
 
Semple said:
Our oven tripped out the other night, and now although it powers up it no longer heats. It's just over 11 years old, so was due for a replacement soon.

I was quite surprised browsing AO last night how many ovens now have WiFi. So obviously I'd be looking to integrate it with home assistant! :D

Does anyone already have an oven integrated? I guess remote start/stop and reporting of temperature is probably basic functionality. Can you also adjust temperature remotely, or start a cleaning programme?
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I have a wireless dishwasher... why not sure, but I can do a couple of semi-useful things with it, start it from the tablet.... not sure of the benefit, select a program, ok, see how long until the cycle finishes and be told when the salt and rinse aid needs topping up - useful.

I don't know what an oven would offer, but no doubt similar integration.

despite being well embedded in the HA world, I am not really sold on these smart appliances.... just from my DW experience, and that be one of the more useful implementations!!
 
Semple said:
Our oven tripped out the other night, and now although it powers up it no longer heats. It's just over 11 years old, so was due for a replacement soon.

I was quite surprised browsing AO last night how many ovens now have WiFi. So obviously I'd be looking to integrate it with home assistant! :D

Does anyone already have an oven integrated? I guess remote start/stop and reporting of temperature is probably basic functionality. Can you also adjust temperature remotely, or start a cleaning programme?
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My oven is connected - all it allows you to do is send the settings to the oven (i.e. temp, mode etc). Nothing clever unfortunately. And once you have "sent" the recipe, you then need to click a button on the oven itself.

Microwave is also connected, same thing. You can just configure settings and then "send them". Time, power level etc.

Oh, and it pings you when it preheated.
 
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spydermixx said:
Thanks, super helpful! Do you have any personal recommendations on brands/hardware? I've seen the BTF LED's rate quite well, but not sure if there's a good go-to for the boards and power supply.
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I use BTF and Chinly LED strips. For ESP boards I use Diymore with minimal issues. Avoid AZDelivery as I’ve had nothing but problems with them. Power supplies are pretty generic - don’t go cheap, and double check the voltage and max wattage matches the light strips. All available from Amazon which I recommend for ease of return if things aren’t right
 
john_smith said:
I've just noticed my PVOutput has stopped working. I think it's due to me upgrading my myenergi equipment to firmware v5. I've now realised I've lost all of my HA knowledge and have no idea how to begin to diagnose it.

Ha
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OK, need some HA / PVOutput help if possible...

My config file was using sensors from myenergi and was / is working fine. However i've added a 2nd solar generation today so would like to upload the generation from that as well. The simpliest way apepars to be a combined single upload of both systems into PVO. As my PW2 battery is monitoring both systems input via a single CT using that now makes the most sense.

sensor.myenergi_harvi_11442776_power_ct_generation - This displays in watts on HA and shows as this in the config file: -d "v2={{ states('sensor.myenergi_harvi_11442776_power_ct_generation') }}". That's what i've been using.

This sensor in HA sensor.powerwall_solar_power displays as kw but shows the same data as the myenergi one in HA so i've swapped it in the config file. It looks like this now: d "v2={{ states('sensor.powerwall_solar_power') }}"

When the sun comes up tomorrow i'll know.....but do I need to do anything in the config file so it sends watts to PVO rather than kw? I've a feeling it's going to send a value of 1 rather than 1000 when i'm generating a kilowatt...

Sorry if none of that above is clear. I'm speaking from a position where i'm half guessing what i'm talking about.

Thanks

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Semple said:
I was quite surprised browsing AO last night how many ovens now have WiFi. So obviously I'd be looking to integrate it with home assistant! :D
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Appliances that told me their power consumption would be my dream (and a boiler where I could see modulation)

Data capture&analysis from both would motivate me to use HA, as don't have solar/batteries.
for other devices Amazon echo per bilal's question provide adequate control algorithms.
 
jpaul said:
Appliances that told me their power consumption would be my dream (and a boiler where I could see modulation)

Data capture&analysis from both would motivate me to use HA, as don't have solar/batteries.
for other devices Amazon echo per bilal's question provide adequate control algorithms.
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Best way around that I'd say is a module in the wall - like the Shelly PMs. They'd be fine for dishwasher/washing machine, but not sure they make one that's rated high enough for an oven.
 
john_smith said:
OK, need some HA / PVOutput help if possible...

My config file was using sensors from myenergi and was / is working fine. However i've added a 2nd solar generation today so would like to upload the generation from that as well. The simpliest way apepars to be a combined single upload of both systems into PVO. As my PW2 battery is monitoring both systems input via a single CT using that now makes the most sense.

sensor.myenergi_harvi_11442776_power_ct_generation - This displays in watts on HA and shows as this in the config file: -d "v2={{ states('sensor.myenergi_harvi_11442776_power_ct_generation') }}". That's what i've been using.

This sensor in HA sensor.powerwall_solar_power displays as kw but shows the same data as the myenergi one in HA so i've swapped it in the config file. It looks like this now: d "v2={{ states('sensor.powerwall_solar_power') }}"

When the sun comes up tomorrow i'll know.....but do I need to do anything in the config file so it sends watts to PVO rather than kw? I've a feeling it's going to send a value of 1 rather than 1000 when i'm generating a kilowatt...

Sorry if none of that above is clear. I'm speaking from a position where i'm half guessing what i'm talking about.

Thanks

:)
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In a chain of events that's going to surprise nobody.....my PVO is not showing anything. Hahahahaha. I think i'll join the PVO support forum and hope somebody takes pity on me :-)
 
john_smith said:
In a chain of events that's going to surprise nobody.....my PVO is not showing anything. Hahahahaha. I think i'll join the PVO support forum and hope somebody takes pity on me :)
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Given up.

PW2 > HA > PVO is just too many mental hoops for a simpleton like me to achieve.

Gone back to the working myenergi setup. Simply clamped the existing CT round the new generation cable as well = Both being recorded.
 
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