#python #consumption #energy_monitor #hacktoberfest #hacs #home_assistant #homeassistant #hue_lights #metering #power

PowerCalc is a tool for Home Assistant that helps you know how much power your devices are using, even if they don't have a built-in power meter. It estimates the power consumption of lights, fans, and other devices by looking at their settings like brightness and color. You can also measure your devices' power usage and contribute to the PowerCalc library. This helps you save energy and understand your device usage better. To start, you can follow the quick installation guide.

https://github.com/bramstroker/homeassistant-powercalc

#python #coap_protocol #coap_server #custom_component #dtls #hacs #hacs_integration #home_assistant #home_automation #samsung #smartthings

LocalThings connects Samsung appliances to Home Assistant over a home network without a cloud account. It supports washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, ovens and other appliances that work with SmartThings. Depending on the appliance, it provides controls and information such as operating modes, temperatures, time remaining and energy use. After setup, it works without internet access and does not send data to Samsung, though appliances may still have their own connection to Samsung.

https://github.com/mbillow/localthings

#python #ai #claude #hacs #home_assistant #home_automation #llm #mcp #model_context_protocol

HA-MCP connects AI assistants such as Claude and ChatGPT to Home Assistant, letting users manage their smart home through everyday language. It can control devices, create and edit automations, scripts and dashboards, check device history, and help diagnose problems. It also supports backups and safety controls such as read-only access and approval policies. This makes it easier to configure and maintain a smart home without doing every task by hand.

https://github.com/homeassistant-ai/ha-mcp