Displaying Real-Time Data on Your Smart Devices

Hey everyone! I thought I’d share a cool feature I discovered recently. If you’re looking to display real-time data on your Sonoff or Tasmota devices, it’s actually pretty straightforward! Here’s how I did it:First, I wanted to display data from my Qubino smart meter on a small OLED screen. I used a Wemos D1 mini flashed with Tasmota firmware that supports displays. You can find the firmware here. Just make sure to connect a compatible display, like the OLED SSD1306.Next, I set up the display mode on the device’s web console using the command DisplayMode 0. This ensures the text is displayed correctly. Then, I used the MQTT Client in Homey to send a ‘Displaytext’ command with the relevant parameters. The setup was a bit tricky at first, but once everything was configured, it worked like a charm!Here’s a quick overview of the steps:1. Flash your device with the appropriate Tasmota firmware.2. Connect your display and configure it via the web console.3. Use the MQTT Client to send data to the display.I ended up with a neat setup where my smart meter data is displayed in real-time. It’s super handy for monitoring energy usage without checking the app constantly. Plus, turning off the display after a short delay helps extend the OLED lifespan, which is a nice touch.If you’re into DIY projects or want to get more out of your smart devices, give this a try! It’s a great way to customize your smart home setup and add some functionality that might not be obvious at first glance. Let me know if you have any questions or need help setting it up!