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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

@derek-m - I will certainly look into the PLC options. I think it is entirely possible HA over-complicates things. All I really need is time stamped d...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

@derek-m - it is just I don't take kindly to software that destroys my data. The mini PC is new, there is no reason to suspect the hardware is at faul...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

I am having a serious rethink about Home Assistant. When I first came across it, it looked to me like enthusiasts software written for enthusiasts (th...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

I am not sure where I am supposed to have said this in this thread, perhaps you have me mixed up with someone else, or perhaps you are referring to so...

3 years ago
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Introductions, Forum Rules & Updates
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

I prefer UK sellers because if something does go wrong, far from unknown, the chances of redress are better. I also know something is wrong, if it is,...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

I couldn't agree more. That said, if HA does get broken, which I think will happen sooner or later (it's in its DNA...), then I think my proposed set ...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

That makes sense, the extra capabilities and connections at very little extra costs are worth having. I think I can manage that without burning t...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

I am now also wondering whether PoE is such a good idea after all. I do have a mains supply in the airing cupboard (supplies the remote wireless therm...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

@marekk - again, thanks again for the information and practical detail, it is very helpful. I meant to add yesterday that the controller (I was thin...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

I didn't actively do anything, I just copied the developer's code into HA as a custom component, and enabled it. The workings of the code that obtains...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: The death of the ASHP?

I have, and you do well to remind me of it. Another favourite guardian of the English language of mine is Clive James, particularly in his Observer TV...

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Connecting to Midea MSmartHome using a PC

@derek-m - just seen your post as I posted mine, will get back to you tomorrow.

3 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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