Successfully Integrating Panasonic Comfort Cloud AC with OpenHAB

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I recently faced the challenge of integrating my Panasonic Comfort Cloud-enabled air conditioner with OpenHAB. After some research, I found that while there isn’t a direct binding, projects like aircocontroller and the pcomfortcloud library offer a workaround. Here’s how I made it work:

  1. Installation: I installed the pcomfortcloud package using pip. This library allows communication with Panasonic’sComfort Cloud API.

  2. Configuration: I set up a Python script to interact with the API, capturing the AC’s status and controlling it. I then used OpenHAB’s REST API to bridge this data into my setup.

  3. Automation: I created rules in OpenHAB to adjust the AC based on temperature sensors and schedules. For instance, it now lowers the temperature when I’m away and adjusts back when I’m nearing home.

This integration has been seamless and has significantly enhanced my home automation setup. I encourage anyone looking to integrate Panasonic devices to explore these resources. Let me know if you’d like more details or tips!

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