I’ve recently been exploring the capabilities of my Woox R6118 Smart Plug with Energy Meter and have been really impressed with how it integrates with Home Assistant. Initially, I was a bit puzzled because the energy consumption data only showed readings from the time I set up the integration. However, after some research, I discovered that historical data was still accessible through the Tuya app, which was a great relief!
What’s really exciting is that the plug seems to store data locally, meaning I can retrieve historical energy usage even after switching from the Woox app to Tuya. This has been incredibly helpful for tracking my energy habits over time. I’m now considering setting up some custom graphs to visualize this data better, which would be a fantastic addition to my home automation setup.
For anyone looking to get started with energy monitoring, I’d highly recommend exploring the Tuya integration in Home Assistant. It’s user-friendly and offers a wealth of data that can really help you optimize your energy usage. Plus, knowing that historical data is preserved gives me peace of mind that I won’t miss out on any valuable insights.
One tip I’d share is to regularly check the data in both the Tuya and Woox apps to ensure everything is syncing correctly. It’s also worth experimenting with different visualizations to find what works best for your needs. Happy automating! 