🏰 Yet Another Automatic HVAC Control Blueprint (YAAHCB) following the KISS Principle

AIhome · October 23, 2024, 1:15pm

Yet Another HVAC Control Blueprint - But Different!

Yes, it’s yet another HVAC control blueprint - but with some key differences that set it apart!.. While there are many great HVAC blueprints available (like this one or this one), this blueprint focuses on intelligent energy management with unique features and following the KISS Principle.

What Makes This Blueprint Different?

Smart Temperature Thresholds: Unlike most blueprints that just turn off HVAC when windows open, this one considers outdoor temperature to make intelligent decisions
Day/Night Aware: Separate timers for day and night operation - because you need different behaviors at 2 PM versus 2 AM
State Memory: Remembers your previous HVAC mode instead of always defaulting to “auto”
Night Check: Proactive evening notifications about open windows before bedtime
Pressure & Humidity: Optional monitoring of atmospheric conditions for smarter climate control
Energy Efficient: Smart delays and thresholds to prevent unnecessary HVAC cycling

Core Features

Automatic HVAC Control: Smart shutdown when windows/doors open
Configurable Timers: Different timeouts for day/night periods
Smart Notifications: Detailed status updates with window locations
Temperature-Based Actions: Immediate HVAC response based on outdoor temperature
Seasonal Modes: Summer/Winter/Auto operation modes
Energy Conservation: Intelligent timing to maximize efficiency

Easy Setup

Import the blueprint
Select your climate entity and window sensors
Configure optional sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure)
Set your preferred timings and thresholds
Done!

Future Development

Indoor humidity monitoring and ventilation reminders
Weather forecast integration for rain warnings
Advanced door security checks for night time
More seasonal operation modes
Integration with other smart home systems

GitHub Repository

Check out the GitHub Repository for:

Latest updates and features
Issue tracking
Feature requests
Documentation

About Me

As a Data Scientist specializing in AI and automation, I’m passionate about creating smart home solutions that make life easier while being energy efficient. This blueprint combines my expertise in AI-driven decision making with practical home automation needs.

Got a blueprint wish? Send me a PM! I’m always looking for new challenges and ways to improve home automation for everyone.

Happy automating!

AIhome · November 8, 2024, 3:24pm

Hey Folks,

I’m excited to share a update to the YAAHCB blueprint!

What’s New?

Persistent Reminders: Get notified after 15 minutes if a window stays open and it is below 15°C
More Robust: Improved error-handling for missing sensors and unexpected conditions
Smarter Notifications: Dynamic alerts based on temperature, humidity, and pressure data
Energy-Saving Enhancements: Refined timeout handling for smoother automation

Update?

This version makes your smart home smarter and your HVAC system more efficient, ensuring comfort and energy savings. For example, in the previous Version the timer would not trigger for the heck of it. Now every little promise is included!

If you have any feedback or run into issues, let me know!

Cheers!

AIhome · November 9, 2024, 3:39pm

Greetings all,

A quick update to straighten everything up and adding a new feature:

Changelog

[1.1.0] - 09.11.2024

Added

Day/Night mode functionality with separate timeouts
Nighttime window check notification
Temperature-based immediate HVAC shutdown
High and low temperature thresholds for HVAC control

Changed

Improved timer event handling to prevent template errors
Enhanced notification messages to include day/night timeout information
Restructured conditions for better reliability
Improved error handling for optional sensors

Fixed

Template variable errors for undefined triggers
Timer state handling during blueprint updates
Duplicate sequence blocks in temperature-based shutdown
Missing variable definitions for timeout settings

Removed

Single HVAC timeout setting in favor of day/night specific timeouts

AIhome · November 11, 2024, 4:28pm

Changelog

[1.1.1] - 11.11.2024

Added

Season-based Notifications (Beta Status)

Fixed

Some Notification Design Improvements, especially when Timeout for HVAC is triggered

Planned

AI-based suggestions, intelligent and not based purely on Algorithms (if - when) but KISS-orientated / pure local hosted

AIhome · November 14, 2024, 8:56am

Fixed Issues:

HVAC now properly restores to previous state when closing windows
More reliable window state detection
Fixed notification system for window events

Improvements:

Better HVAC mode restoration with previous state memory
Clearer notifications with different icons for different states
More reliable window state detection system
Better handling of multiple window scenarios

The blueprint now handles window closing events more reliably and provides better feedback about system status. HVAC restoration works as expected when all windows are closed.

Full changelog on GitHub

AIhome · November 15, 2024, 5:23pm

Version 1.2.0 Released!

Fixed Issues:

Timer updated - Issues with resets when windows close early fixed
More robust and error-safe handling of multiple windows
Enhanced HVAC state restoration
Improved optional sensor handling

New Features:

Seasonal mode (summer/winter/auto) for smarter temperature control
Debug logging system for easier troubleshooting
Notification cooldown to prevent alert spam improved
Temperature sensor requirement option (Force Mode)

Improvements:

Smarter HVAC control combining immediate and timed responses
More robust timer event handling
Better notification system with different icons for different states
Improved error handling throughout the blueprint
Immidiate Shut-Down when certain Temperature Threshold is reached
Debug-Mode improved

The blueprint now offers more intelligent climate control with seasonal awareness while maintaining its core reliability. HVAC control is more responsive and smarter than ever!

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