Z-Wave Setup and Energy Monitoring Tips

Hi everyone! I’ve been diving into setting up my smart home with Z-Wave devices and wanted to share some of my experiences and tips. I recently added a Radio Thermostat CT-100 Plus to my Z-Wave network, but it initially showed up as an unknown device. After some research, I found that it wasn’t in my local database. Has anyone else had success with this newer thermostat? I’d love to hear how you got it working!

On a different note, I’ve been exploring energy monitoring solutions and came across the Emporia Vue Gen2. It seems like a great option, but I’m curious if anyone has integrated it with OpenHAB. I’ve read about Python scripts and MQTT access, but I’m not sure where to start. Any advice or integration details would be super helpful!

Lastly, I wanted to share a tip for those using virtual devices. I recently set up a virtual weather device to combine data from my weather station into one place. It’s been a game-changer for keeping track of all my outdoor sensors. If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to share the setup details!

Let me know your thoughts or if you have any questions—I’m here to help! :star2: