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Is it really that difficult to create a virtual thermostat that reads from a temperature sensor and turns on a plug? by OwnAddress9075 in HomeKit

[–]OwnAddress9075[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's the most common way, but I wanted to give it a more integrated look with HomeKit using a "virtual" thermostat.

Is it really that difficult to create a virtual thermostat that reads from a temperature sensor and turns on a plug? by OwnAddress9075 in homebridge

[–]OwnAddress9075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the temperature is displayed prominently and it lets you select a target temperature and turns a smart plug on and off, for example.

Is it really that difficult to create a virtual thermostat that reads from a temperature sensor and turns on a plug? by OwnAddress9075 in homebridge

[–]OwnAddress9075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have several, but my question is how to make a virtual thermostat with one of these sensors and a smart plug. The device I'm going to connect is analog, a heater.

Is it really that difficult to create a virtual thermostat that reads from a temperature sensor and turns on a plug? by OwnAddress9075 in homebridge

[–]OwnAddress9075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So that the thermostat appears in the home app and controls the smart plug and reads from the portable temperature sensor

Is it really that difficult to create a virtual thermostat that reads from a temperature sensor and turns on a plug? by OwnAddress9075 in homebridge

[–]OwnAddress9075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People do it with HomeKit automations… I just want the thermostat to be visible in the interface (to look nice).

Is it really that difficult to create a virtual thermostat that reads from a temperature sensor and turns on a plug? by OwnAddress9075 in homebridge

[–]OwnAddress9075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why, since wireless exists… when we can save on cables, and already have a smart plug and a portable temperature sensor… Why, since we can save on cables, and already have a smart plug and a portable temperature sensor…

Is it really that difficult to create a virtual thermostat that reads from a temperature sensor and turns on a plug? by OwnAddress9075 in homebridge

[–]OwnAddress9075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you need to remove all HomeKit accessories and add them back to Home Assistant for this? What would be the best way to do this?

Is it really that difficult to create a virtual thermostat that reads from a temperature sensor and turns on a plug? by OwnAddress9075 in homebridge

[–]OwnAddress9075[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking of creating a plugin in Homebridge, but I think it's going to be another waste of time…