diff --git a/source/_integrations/ista_ecotrend.markdown b/source/_integrations/ista_ecotrend.markdown index 04de97bf231..3bf3065aed8 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/ista_ecotrend.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/ista_ecotrend.markdown @@ -16,9 +16,38 @@ ha_integration_type: integration The **ista EcoTrend** {% term integration %} for Home Assistant allows you to import your monthly meter readings from the [ista EcoTrend](https://ecotrend.ista.de) service. +## About ista SE + +**ista SE** is a company based in Germany that provides metering services for lessors and property owners. Its solutions are designed for rented or self-inhabited multi-party properties, enabling accurate measurement, assignment, and billing of heating and water consumption for renters or individual property owners. + +## How you can use this integration + +The **ista EcoTrend** integration allows you to monitor your monthly heating and water usage in Home Assistant's energy dashboard. View historical usage trends, track monthly consumption, and receive notifications when new data is available. This integration helps you stay informed about your household's resource usage and make informed decisions about energy efficiency. + +## Prerequisites + +### For new users + +1. If you received an activation code by mail, register at [ecotrend.ista.com](https://ecotrend.ista.com/). +2. If you did not receive an activation code after moving into a property with **ista** metering devices, contact your lessor or property manager. + +### For existing users + +1. Ensure you have an active **ista EcoTrend** account to set up the integration. +2. During the setup process in Home Assistant, enter the email address and password associated with your **ista EcoTrend** account. + +{% note %} +The integration currently supports only the German EcoTrend service. +{% endnote %} {% include integrations/config_flow.md %} +{% configuration_basic %} +"Email": + description: "Enter the email address associated with your ista EcoTrend account to connect it to Home Assistant." +Password: + description: "Enter the password for your ista EcoTrend account to enable the connection with Home Assistant." +{% endconfiguration_basic %} ## Sensors @@ -33,7 +62,7 @@ The **ista EcoTrend** integration exposes the last monthly readings as sensors. - **Water**: consumption readings in m³ - **Water costs**: estimated costs in EUR -Not all values may be available in your ista EcoTrend account. Cost estimation is an optional service that has to be booked by your property manager. Therefore, the cost sensors are deactivated by default. +Not all values may be available in your ista EcoTrend account. Cost estimation is an optional service that has to be booked by your property manager or lessor. Therefore, the cost sensors are deactivated by default. ## Long-term statistics @@ -68,3 +97,18 @@ To set up the **ista EcoTrend** long-term statistics in your Home Assistant ener - Select the corresponding **Hot water costs** entity (for example, `ista_ecotrend:luxemburger_str_1_hot_water_cost`). - **Add water consumption** - To track cold water consumption and costs (for example, `ista_ecotrend:luxemburger_str_1_water` and `ista_ecotrend:luxemburger_str_1_water_cost`), repeat the above steps for your **Water** and **Water costs** entities. + +## Data updates + +The integration checks for new readings every 24 hours. + +## Known limitations + +- The integration does not support two-factor authentication. To connect Home Assistant to **ista Ecotrend**, you must first disable two-factor authentication. To do this, navigate to **Menü -> Benutzerkonto -> Zwei-Stufen-Authentifizierung** and remove any registered authentication devices. +- Sensor values reflect the meter readings from the previous month, as **ista** publishes new readings a few days after the end of the billing period. Long-term statistics are adjusted to display these readings as of the last day of the corresponding month. + +## Remove integration + +This integration can be removed by following these steps: + +{% include integrations/remove_device_service.md %}