Requirements
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A CoolAutomation device on the same network as Rithum Switch
Current Capabilities
Overview
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Add a CoolAutomation device by entering its IP address
- Configure unit labels and specify which units to make available using the configuration web interface (see below)
- Optionally specify a unit to send a temperature feed to from Rithum Switch
- Select and control each HVAC unit using the Climate screen on Rithum Switch
- Select commands for each unit to use as buttons on the Scenes screen
Configuration
After entering the device's IP address you'll be prompted to visit the configuration web page:
Enter or paste your unit labels configuration text into the 1st text box provided on the web page. Only units listed here will be available for selection on the Rithum Climate screen, others will be excluded. Optionally also enter a unit ID to send the temperature feed to in the 2nd text box then press "Send Config":
Add scene buttons (or add child scenes to group buttons) via the Screens > Scenes Screen settings screen. Select the CoolAutomation integration followed by the required unit/zone. Command options to select from are:
- Toggle unit on/off
- Turn unit on
- Turn unit off
- Set a mode on a unit
Limitations
- Changes made externally from Rithum Switch can take up to 10 seconds to be reflected on the switch
Current Version
1.2.0
General Release Start Date: 13th November 2024
In This Release:
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Enhancements to allow a larger number of Rithum switches to connect to the same CoolAutomation device
- Additional scenes available for Scenes screen buttons
- Available units limited to those specified in the configuration step
Previous Versions
1.1.0
General Release Start Date: 9th October 2024
In This Release:
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Addition of support for 'hh' and 'haux' modes
- Support for sending a temperature feed to a unit
1.0.0
General Release Start Date: 29th Feb 2024
In This Release:
- Initial release
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