Home Assistant Integration #
Overview
Our modules offer local, cloud-free control of your HVAC systems. The fastest and most reliable method for Home Assistant integration is via MQTT.
Prerequisites
- A running Home Assistant instance.
- Mosquitto MQTT Broker add-on installed and configured.
- ClimateControl module connected to your local Wi-Fi network.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Configure the ProtoART Device
- Access the ProtoART device’s web interface via its local IP address. (Note: Assigning a static IP in your router is highly recommended).
- Navigate to the MQTT Settings section.
- Enter your Mosquitto broker details:
- Broker IP address
- Port (typically 1883)
- Username and Password
- Save the settings and reboot the module.
Step 2: Add to Home Assistant
Manual Configuration: If auto-discovery is not enabled on your firmware, define the MQTT entities manually in your configuration.yaml file using the specific topics outlined in the user manual.
Open Home Assistant and navigate to Settings > Devices & Services.
Locate the MQTT integration.
Your ClimateControl should appear automatically via MQTT Auto-Discovery. Click Configure to add the climate and sensor entities to your dashboard.