Hello everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of MQTT and energy monitoring, and I wanted to share my experiences and insights with the community.
First, I’ve been working on configuring an MQTT light in Home Assistant. The challenge was ensuring that the correct JSON payloads were sent to control the light and that the state was accurately reported. After some trial and error, I managed to get it working by carefully setting up the state_topic, command_topic, and using state_value_template to parse the JSON payloads. It’s been a great learning experience, and I’m excited to see how this integration can enhance my smart home setup.
On another note, I’ve been using the energy dashboard for a while now and have accumulated a year’s worth of data. I’m curious if anyone has successfully created a sensor to compare energy usage month-over-month. For instance, comparing this December’s usage to last year’s December. I’ve explored some ideas but haven’t found a solution yet. If anyone has tips or a method they’d be willing to share, I’d greatly appreciate it!
Energy efficiency is a big focus for me, and having this kind of comparative data would be incredibly helpful. It could also serve as a motivational tool to encourage eco-friendly habits.
I’d love to hear from others who have tackled similar projects or have innovative ideas for leveraging MQTT and energy monitoring. Let’s keep the conversation going and help each other make the most out of our smart home setups!
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