Hi everyone, I wanted to share my recent success in integrating a Tuya socket with consumption measurement into my OpenHAB setup. While the socket itself works perfectly, I faced a challenge in accessing the power consumption data, which was only available in the attributes and not as separate sensors. After some research and trial and error, I managed to create custom sensors using the template integration. Here’s how I did it:
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Creating Sensors: I set up two sensors - one for the power consumption and another for the device status. The status sensor uses a value template to determine if the device is off, standby, or running based on the power consumption value. This was a bit tricky but worked out perfectly!
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Integration into OpenHAB: I added these sensors to my sitemap, making sure they are easily accessible. The status sensor now provides a clear overview of the device’s state, which is especially useful for monitoring energy usage patterns.
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Tips for Others: If you’re looking to integrate similar devices, I recommend exploring the
templateplatform in OpenHAB. It’s incredibly flexible and allows you to create custom sensors tailored to your specific needs. Don’t forget to check the device attributes thoroughly to ensure you’re capturing all the necessary data points.
I’m thrilled with the outcome and the seamless integration into my existing setup. It’s amazing how OpenHAB’s flexibility allows for such customizations. If anyone has questions or needs help with similar integrations, feel free to reach out!
Happy automating! 