I’ve been diving into the world of smart home energy monitoring lately, and I wanted to share my experiences and some questions I’ve come across. I recently started using ESPHome on my Shelly 2.5 devices, and it’s been an interesting journey. One thing I’ve noticed is the importance of properly configuring GPIO16 to prevent overheating. I’ve seen conflicting advice on how to set this up—some suggest using a sensor platform, while others recommend a binary_sensor setup. I’m curious if anyone has a definitive solution or best practice for this? GPIO16 configuration details have been a bit confusing, so any insights would be greatly appreciated!
On another note, I’ve been exploring energy monitoring with my EGX300 and EGX150 devices. I’m trying to create detailed time series charts to track energy usage across different parts of my office. However, I’m struggling to find the right topics that provide consistent and meaningful data. For instance, I’ve tried combining “Real Energy (kWh)” from the EGX300 with “Energy Delivered (kWh)” from the EGX150, but the results don’t quite match my expectations. I’m wondering if there’s a more effective way to compare data across these devices or if there are specific topics I should be focusing on for better accuracy.
If anyone has successfully set up energy monitoring across multiple devices or has tips on optimizing ESPHome configurations, I’d love to hear about your experiences! Let’s keep the conversation going and help each other navigate these smart home energy challenges. 
