So, once the boiler is on, then all the radiators get hot regardless. Like most homes the heating was either on or off with a single thermostat to control the temperature. Screenshots of my kitchen view can be seen here: Lovelace UI Screenshots Central Heating & Hot Water Drayton Wiser Multiroom Kit 2 I now have an automation which opens the kitchen window when the CO 2 level reaches over 1250ppm or if either gets too hot, both of which often occur during cooking.
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One benefit of Velux Active is that it comes with a CO 2 sensor which also operates as a remote control for the windows in the same room. Very unwelcome in the winter! The first thing I did was switch off all automations in the Velux app and implemented proper automations in Home Assistant. This marketing speak equates to the system opening and closing your windows at random throughout the day, regardless of the outdoor temperature. Note that Velux Active is touted as indoor climate control system which will keep your home fresh by period ventilation. After doing much research, I found an integration root: Velux Active works with Apple HomeKit which is a zeroconf Home Assistant integration! Now all five windows and five blinds can be controlled by Home Assistant and readings obtained from the Velux Active temperature / CO 2 sensors. Although Velux provide a remote control device, they use the IO-Homecontrol protocol for which there is no direct interface. When I extended the apartment some years ago, I had five Velux Integra roof windows installed, each with their own blackout blind. In each section I try to highlight the key problems, the solutions and benefits gained.Ĭlimate Control Remote Control Windows & Blinds Velux Windows This repo is dedicated to the hard work of those who have put their heart and soul into this community.īelow I list the components, how they are used and why. Home Assistant has made numerous improvements to the way we live, making our lives easier in many ways.
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