How are you scheduling your climate/hvac temperatures? I’m currently using the scheduler card, which works ok, I’m just wondering if there’s a better option available. I just need a simple way to schedule the daily schedules.
I have a heat pump/mini splits, so I’d like to be able to schedule these independently. I do usually have them off in the summer, and a couple of the integrations I’ve looked at don’t have that ability, just a minimum temperature. I could however, just disable the schedule during summer, I haven’t fully decided on that yet.
I’m just curious what others are using/prefer.
A couple I’ve looked at, but seem like overkill for simple scheduling (feel free to tell me I’m wrong/overlooked something):
- velair
- versatile thermostat
- there was another I looked at briefly and don’t remember the name, but realized it was vibe-coded, so those aren’t generally maintained very long
Edit: the minisplits I have don’t have an actual thermostat. I use esphome controllers to control each one via wifi
I mostly just have automations based on open windows and what mode it’s already in (cool for summer, heat for winter), and it’s been fine. However after seeing the other comment I’m going to check that out
I have tons of window sensors tied into my automation and it works mostly as expected. Sometimes it doesn’t trigger on close and reports a window/door open that isn’t or a battery needs swapping. Saved me a few times from heating the outdoors.