Hi everyone! I’ve been really impressed with the flexibility of Shelly devices and wanted to share my recent experience with the Shelly 1. It started when I wanted to set a constant power output for a specific application. I discovered that by accessing the /settings/power/0 endpoint, I could configure it to maintain a steady power level. This was exactly what I needed for my project!
However, the next challenge was integrating this setup with my CCU. I wanted to monitor the power consumption in real-time and use it within my home automation system. After some research, I realized that I could fetch the power data using the /status endpoint and then feed this information into my CCU’s system variables. This way, I can track the power usage dynamically and even create rules based on these values.
I decided to write a small script to automate this process. The script periodically queries the Shelly device for its current power status and updates a system variable in the CCU. This integration allows me to have a seamless monitoring system without lifting a finger. It’s been working beautifully so far!
I’d love to hear if anyone else has implemented similar solutions or has tips on optimizing such integrations. Let’s keep the ideas flowing and help each other make the most out of our smart home setups! 