From f360c404eb251d46d77e65e8d382062a45525663 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Duco Sebel <74970928+DCSBL@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:07:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add documentation about HomeWizard cloud communication toggle (#25029) Co-authored-by: Franck Nijhof --- source/_integrations/homewizard.markdown | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/_integrations/homewizard.markdown b/source/_integrations/homewizard.markdown index 79e699a60af..f27208f78c4 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/homewizard.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/homewizard.markdown @@ -78,3 +78,11 @@ You can also control the green status light brightness with **Status light brigh The identify button can be pressed to let the status light blink for a few seconds. This feature is currently only available for the Wifi Energy Socket with firmware version `3.01` or later. + +## Cloud communication + +The HomeWizard Energy devices are designed to work with the HomeWizard Energy app and require communication with the HomeWizard cloud to make them function with the app. The "Cloud connection" configuration toggle can be used to turn off all communication with the HomeWizard cloud, making the device fully local. The device cannot communicate with the app, and the device won't receive any future firmware updates. + +Cloud communication is restored when the switch is turned on again. Cloud communications are also restored after a factory reset, or when the device is put in pairing mode. +This feature is currently only available for the Wifi Energy Socket with firmware version `3.01` or later. +