Hey everyone! I wanted to share my journey in setting up a smart humidity control system using Home Assistant. It all started when I noticed that my living room was getting too dry during the winter months, which was causing some discomfort. I decided to integrate my Awair air monitor, Wyze smart plug, and Venta air washer humidifier to create a seamless solution.
Initially, I was using the generic_thermostat integration to control the humidifier, but it wasn’t the most intuitive setup. The thermostat card made it look like I was adjusting the temperature rather than the humidity, which could be confusing for guests. After some research, I discovered the humidifier integration in Home Assistant, which seemed like the perfect fit. However, it didn’t directly support using a sensor and smart plug combination, which was a bit of a setback.
I then explored the idea of expanding the thermostat integration to include a humidifier mode. This approach seemed the most straightforward, as it would leverage the existing thermostat functionality while providing a clear visual cue for humidity control. I considered submitting a PR to the Home Assistant community to implement this feature, but I wanted to gather more feedback first.
For now, I’ve created a custom automation rule that triggers when the humidity level drops below 45%. This rule turns on the Venta humidifier via the Wyze smart plug, ensuring a comfortable environment without any manual intervention. It’s been working beautifully, and I couldn’t be happier with the setup!
I’d love to hear if anyone else has implemented a similar system or has suggestions for improvement. Let’s keep the conversation going and help each other create smarter, more comfortable homes! 