From 837177048397f8254c31e41af35ba59a85e28d23 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: GaryOkie <37629938+GaryOkie@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2019 14:03:52 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update Venstar ColorTouch markdown (#11351) Add ColorTouch T7850 as a supported/tested thermostat as well as list the currently tested firmware version VH6.79. Add a note how to enable local API. --- source/_integrations/venstar.markdown | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_integrations/venstar.markdown b/source/_integrations/venstar.markdown index 701df65acc5..f2c60460c41 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/venstar.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/venstar.markdown @@ -10,17 +10,18 @@ ha_iot_class: Local Polling The `venstar` climate platform allows you to control [Venstar](https://www.venstar.com/) thermostats from Home Assistant. -Venstar thermostats feature a local API that allows for automation without the need for a cloud service. +Venstar thermostats feature a local API that allows for automation without the need for their Skyport cloud service. Currently supported and tested thermostats: -- Color Touch T7900 +- ColorTouch T7900 +- ColorTouch T7850 (No Humidity control) Currently supported functionality: - Setting heat/cool temperature when the thermostat is in the appropriate mode. - Changing the operation mode of the thermostat (heat/cool/off/auto) - Turning the fan on/off -- Reading and setting the humidity level and limits +- Reading and setting the humidity level and limits (T7900 only) - Turning on away preset - Turning on hold mode preset @@ -28,7 +29,9 @@ The following values are supported for the hold_mode state attribute: - `off`: *Enables* the scheduling functionality. - `temperature`: *Disables* the schedule and holds the set temperature indefinitely. -Note - Please ensure you update your thermostat to the latest firmware. Currently tested on firmware 5.10. +Note - Please ensure that you update your thermostat to the latest firmware. Initially tested on firmware 5.10 and currently VH6.79. + +Local API mode needs to be enabled via the thermostat's *Menu > WiFi > Local API Options > Local API - ON* To set it up, add the following information to your `configuration.yaml` file: