HomeAssistant MQTT HVAC defines operating modes with the mode_command_topic.
In order to control the HVAC using Google Assistant, modes must be defined for the climate device to show up in Google Home.
Adding operating modes "off" and "heat" will make using Google Assistant pnp.
Also, turning off the heat can be useful for other cases, like when a window is open etc.
HomeAssistant MQTT HVAC defines operating modes with the mode_command_topic. In order to control the HVAC using Google Assistant, modes must be defined for the climate device to show up in Google Home.
Adding operating modes "off" and "heat" will make using Google Assistant pnp.
Also, turning off the heat can be useful for other cases, like when a window is open etc.