Homebridge-electricity-spike NPM

homebridge-electricity-spike

Homebridge Electricity Spike Detector

This Homebridge plugin detects electricity price spikes and triggers HomeKit automations. It fetches data from the Amber API to monitor electricity prices and updates a HomeKit switch based on the spike status.

Features

API Integration: Fetches real-time electricity price data from the Amber API.
HomeKit Compatibility: Creates a HomeKit switch accessory to represent the spike status.
Configurable Polling Interval: Allows users to set polling intervals of 5, 10, or 30 minutes.
Homebridge UI Configuration: Easy configuration through the Homebridge UI.

Installation

Install Homebridge: Follow the Homebridge Installation Instructions.
Install the Plugin: Install via the Homebridge UI or run the following command:
```
npm install -g homebridge-electricity-spike
```

Configuration

Add the following configuration to your config.json file:

{
  "accessories": [
    {
      "accessory": "ElectricitySpikePlatform",
      "name": "Electricity Spike Detector",
      "apiToken": "your_api_token",
      "siteID": "your_site_id",
      "pollingInterval": "600000" // Example: 600000 for 10 minutes
    }
  ]
}

Example Usage

HomeKit Automations:
- Turn off non-critical devices like heaters and AC units when a spike is detected.
- Use HomeKit notifications or Intercom to alert when a spike occurs.