I’ve recently been exploring the integration of my smart meter with an RS485 interface into Home Assistant (HA). The meter provides over 30 different data points, which is incredibly useful for monitoring energy consumption. However, I’ve found the process to be quite complex and haven’t come across a straightforward solution yet. Currently, I’m using AI on the Edge as a temporary workaround, but I’m eager to find a more seamless integration method.
I’ve heard that others have successfully integrated RS485 devices using various adapters and custom scripts. If anyone has experience with this, I’d love to hear about the hardware and software setup they used. Did you need a specific RS485-to-WiFi converter? How did you configure HA to recognize and display the data? Any insights or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
In the meantime, I’m also looking into using the Google Assistant SDK custom integration mentioned in another thread. It seems like a promising approach for integrating devices that don’t have native support. I’m curious if others have had success with this method and if there are any pitfalls or tips to keep in mind.
If you’ve tackled similar projects or have advice on best practices, please share your experiences. I’m excited to dive deeper into this and hopefully find a reliable solution for my setup.