HomeWizard Energy Integration with Plug-In Battery Support

S.C.O.R.E. → Resilience → Energy

Overview

The HomeWizard Energy integration now enhances home energy management by supporting the HomeWizard Plug-In Battery, allowing homeowners to monitor and optimize their energy usage more effectively. This capability is crucial for maintaining resilience in energy supply, especially during outages or peak demand periods.

Benefits

• Improved energy resilience by utilizing battery power during outages.
• Real-time monitoring of energy usage and battery status through Home Assistant.
• Enhanced control over energy consumption with automated actions based on battery levels.

Intent

This capability allows homeowners to integrate the HomeWizard Plug-In Battery into their existing energy management system, providing them with the ability to use stored energy efficiently. The outcome is a more reliable and sustainable home energy setup, reducing dependence on the grid during critical times.

Preconditions

• HomeWizard Plug-In Battery installed and operational.
• Home Assistant configured with HomeWizard Energy integration.
• Wi-Fi network available for device communication.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Energy Monitoring.

Actors

• Homeowner
• Family member
• Guest

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the battery level falls below a defined threshold or when a power outage is detected.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Battery Level Low] -->|check| B{{Is Battery Connected?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Switch to Battery Power]
    C --> D[Power Devices from Battery]
    B -->|No| E[Notify Homeowner]

Workflow Description

1. Check Battery Level

The system continuously monitors the battery level of the HomeWizard Plug-In Battery.

2. Evaluate Power Needs

Once the battery level is low, the system evaluates which devices can switch to battery power.

3. Switch Power Source

If battery is connected, the system automatically switches the power source from the grid to the battery.

4. Power Devices

Selected devices are powered by the HomeWizard Plug-In Battery, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

5. Notify Homeowner

If the battery is not connected, the homeowner receives a notification to check the system.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, devices are powered by the Plug-In Battery, and the homeowner is informed of the battery status and any actions taken.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with solar power systems for optimized energy usage.
• Implement notifications for battery health and maintenance reminders.
• Add scheduling features for battery usage based on historical data.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)