Homebridge FoxESS

This plugin exposes HomeKit to solar data provided by FoxESS and those who use its platform, such as Energizer Solar.

Created are various accessories that help power-optimising automations in HomeKit.

Currently, only a light sensor is exposed that indicates the current solar generation.

This plugin is still in early development.

Example config.json:

    "platforms": [
        {
            "name": "FoxESS",
            "platform": "HomebridgeFoxESS",
            "apiKey": "<your-api-key>",
            "interval": "60000"
        }
    ]

Parameters

| Parameter | Description | Required | Default | --------- | ----- | ------- | ------ | | apiKey| API Key provided by FoxESS Cloud. | true | | | interval| How often to update current usage | false | 300000 (5 minutes) |

Obtaining an API Key

1. Login to FoxESS Cloud
2. Click on the top-right user icon, and select User Profile
3. Under 'API Management', hit 'Generate API Key'.

Note: There is currently a limit of 1440 calls per day for an API Key, equating to once per minute.