civic cairn
Hi all, I got some smart plugs that test power draw. I got it for my ebike battery that is recommended ended to unplug after it is done charging.
How do I set up an automation that:
If the power draw was over, let’s say, 80W in step 1, then in step 3 is less than 80W, we turn off the plug.
I’m not sure how to configure a wait in step 2. Any tips?
golden pecan
Hi all, I got some smart plugs that test power draw. I got it for my ebike batte...
can just use a numeric entity trigger.
when entity below 80 then turn off plug
that way when it is over 80 then drops down it will trigger.
if the charger can pulse sometimes you can add a time to the trigger to filter out false triggers.
"when entity below 80 for 2 minutes" for example
civic cairn
can just use a numeric entity trigger.
when entity below 80 then turn off plug
t...
Thanks for the reply! I thought I could do it that way but for example, this is not triggering.
Because, the power is on, and the power is below 80 right now (already fully charged). It just sits. I think it is looking for it to be above 80 then drop below.
Hmm… I guess that is what my initial request would have done lol
golden pecan
Because, the power is on, and the power is below 80 right now (already fully cha...
ah yes, this is a thing
plug a hairdryer or something into for a moment to trigger power use 😛
golden pecan
thats a trigger on an automation
civic cairn
Interesting. You have the ability to just check the power at any given time. Mine the power “changes”
Sorry for the mobile screenshots. Trying to do this all from work via phone vpn :p
golden pecan
add a trigger - entity - numeric state
