One click activation of thermostat devices

[macjl]

Hello,

I think it would be great if we can turne on/off thermostat devices with just one click in Home App. It has been done in the homebridge-daikin-local plug-in, and working very well for me : (cbrandlehner/homebridge-daikin-local#15)

The way it has been done in this plugin was adding this characteristic :

    this.heaterCoolerService
      .getCharacteristic(Characteristic.Active)
      .on('get', this.getActive.bind(this))
      .on('set', this.setActive.bind(this)); 

With the 'setActive' action, the thermostat is powered up / powered down with just a click on the icon in Home app.

Do you think it's possible to implement it?

Regards

[phenotypic]

Hi there,

Unfortunately, what you have listed above will not work with this plugin. The plugin you have referenced exposes a Fan and HeaterCooler service. This plugin exposes the Thermostat service, which does not support the Active characteristic.

Please refer to the HAP specification for more information on services and their supported characteristics.

Best, Tom

[macjl]

Hello,

I've understood from an other project that HeaterCooler is the new version of accessory type for this devices : https://github.com/RavenSystem/esp-homekit-devices/issues/609#issuecomment-555216382

Do you think the work would be high to migrate to this new service?

[PJCzx]

Hello @macjl and thank you for your feedback.

HeaterCooler is not a replacement, it's another device that behave differently. Basically, a Thermostat is "the boss" and decides when the system should run or not...

If you want to set the system on, ask for a global higher temperature or review the way you get the room temperature ;)

Best, PJCzx