Who Knew Radiator Valves Had So Much Data? Here’s How I Made Them Talk
The integration of Netatmo smart radiator valves with Home Assistant enables remote temperature management. This document provides a technical overview of the integration process and configurations required to achieve optimal functionality.
The integration of Netatmo smart radiator valves with Home Assistant enables remote temperature management. This document provides a technical overview of the integration process and configurations required to achieve optimal functionality.
Netatmo Smart Radiator Valves Integration
Netatmo smart radiator valves can be integrated into the Home Assistant platform using the dedicated Netatmo integration . These valves provide remote control capabilities and a state with multiple attributes.
The default state of the Netatmo valve includes several attributes. Access these attributes via the Developer Tools > States menu in Home Assistant. Utilize a filter to locate the specific device.
Entity State Attributes
climate.spare_bedroom
Valve Spare Bedroom auto hvac_modes: auto, heat
preset_modes: away, boost, frost_guard, schedule
The integration of Netatmo smart radiator valves with Home Assistant enables remote temperature management.
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To extract individual attributes, such as the room temperature, create a sensor by modifying the configuration.yaml file. Use the following configuration snippet:
template:
name: "Spare Bedroom Temperature" state: "{{ state_attr('climate.spare_bedroom', 'current_temperature') }}" unit_of_measurement: "°C" device_class: temperature
- sensor:
- unique_id: sensor.spare_bedroom_temperature
Match the entity-attribute pair above. Set the device class to temperature for proper sensor functionality.
After saving, reload the configuration via Developer Tools > Check configuration. The new sensor will appear under Settings > Entities.
Assign the newly-created temperature sensor to an existing area, such as the Spare Bedroom, through the UI. Update the area settings under Settings > Area > Spare Bedroom, selecting the sensor as the temperature indicator.
Once configured, the temperature sensor will be displayed on the Home Assistant dashboard when the Area card is added.
Netatmo site Netatmo integration Sensor entity
Based on reporting by hackernoon.com.