diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ddc2954..e14ad2f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,26 +8,27 @@ This blueprint for HA was initially inspired by [ha-smarter-thermostat by muratc An intelligent Home Assistant automation that manages your heating based on multiple conditions for optimal comfort and energy efficiency. ## ✨ Features -🪟 Window/Door Detection + +###🪟 Window/Door Detection Automatically turns off heating when windows or doors are opened, preventing energy waste. Configurable delay to avoid false triggers. -## 🌤️ Weather-Based Control +### 🌤️ Weather-Based Control Monitors outdoor temperature and disables heating when it's warm enough outside. Includes adjustable winter mode threshold and delay settings. -## 📅 Schedule-Based Temperature Control +### 📅 Schedule-Based Temperature Control Uses a schedule helper or calendar to set different temperatures for: ☀️ Day Mode - Higher comfort temperature during active hours 🌙 Night Mode - Lower temperature for sleeping or away periods -## 🏖️ Holiday/Away Mode +### 🏖️ Holiday/Away Mode Integrates with a calendar to automatically reduce heating when you're away. Smart pre-heating starts before you return home (configurable offset). -## 🔄 Multi-Thermostat Sync +### 🔄 Multi-Thermostat Sync Manual adjustment of any thermostat instantly syncs all others to the same temperature, giving you quick override control. -## 🎯 Priority-Based Logic +### 🎯 Priority-Based Logic Manual adjustments (highest priority) @@ -39,7 +40,7 @@ Away mode → reduced temperature Day/night schedule → comfort temperatures -## 🛠️ Requirements +### 🛠️ Requirements Window/door sensor(s) (binary_sensor) Outdoor temperature sensor @@ -47,5 +48,5 @@ Climate entity (thermostat) Schedule helper OR calendar for day/night timing Calendar for away/holiday periods -## 📊 Smart Logging +### 📊 Smart Logging All mode changes are logged to your Home Assistant logbook for easy monitoring and debugging. \ No newline at end of file