Successfully Integrated EV Hub Charger - Tips Inside!

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Hi everyone! I wanted to share my recent success with integrating the EV Hub electric car charger into my smart home setup. It’s been a fantastic addition, and I thought I’d walk through the process in case anyone else is looking to do the same!

First off, I stumbled upon the EV Hub after doing some research on smart charging solutions. The ability to monitor and control the charging process directly from my phone or through my home automation system was a huge selling point for me. But, as with any new device, getting everything set up smoothly wasn’t without its challenges.

I started by checking if there were any existing integrations or community-developed solutions for the EV Hub. Luckily, I found a few resources online that pointed me in the right direction. The key was ensuring that the EV Hub was compatible with my existing smart home ecosystem. For those using OpenHAB, I discovered that while there isn’t a built-in binding yet, there are some workarounds using MQTT and custom rules that can get the job done.

Here’s a quick rundown of what worked for me:

  1. MQTT Integration: I configured the EV Hub to publish its status and charging data to an MQTT broker. This allowed me to create custom items in OpenHAB that reflect the charger’s current state, such as whether it’s charging, the current power consumption, and the remaining charging time.

  2. Custom Rules: Using OpenHAB’s rule engine, I set up some automation. For example, if the charger detects that the car is fully charged, it sends a notification to my phone and turns off the connected light in the garage to save energy.

  3. Dashboard Integration: I added the EV Hub’s status to my main dashboard. Now, I can quickly glance at my phone or tablet to see how the charging is progressing without having to dig through multiple menus.

If anyone else is looking to integrate their EV Hub, I’d be happy to share more detailed steps or even some of the custom code I used. It’s a fantastic device, and with a bit of tweaking, it can seamlessly fit into any smart home setup!

Happy charging everyone! :rocket: