Hi everyone, I’m really excited to share my latest home automation project! I recently signed up for a dynamic electricity contract, and I’m trying to optimize my energy usage by running appliances during off-peak hours when electricity is cheapest.
My goal is to automate my Siemens washing machine to start when electricity prices drop to their lowest. I’ve got all the necessary components—Shelly 1 IoT relay, some jumper wires, and the Home Assistant setup ready. The challenge is figuring out how to trigger the start button on my machine’s touch control panel.
I took a closer look at the machine and found an inductive touch spring that seems to be the key. My plan is to short the right ports to simulate a button press. Unfortunately, I’m not entirely sure which specific ports to connect. I’ve reached out to the community for advice, and I’m hopeful someone might have tackled a similar project before.
In the meantime, I’ve been experimenting with different configurations and documenting my progress. It’s been a fun learning experience, and I can’t wait to see this project come to life! If anyone has tips or suggestions, I’d be more than happy to hear them. Let’s make this smart home project a success together! 