---
layout: page
title: "VeSync Switch"
description: "Instructions on how to set up Etekcity VeSync switches within Home Assistant."
date: 2018-03-09 02:11
sidebar: true
comments: false
sharing: true
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logo: vesync.png
ha_category: Switch
ha_release: 0.66
---

The `vesync` switch platform enables integration with Etekcity VeSync smart switches.

VeSync switches are low-cost wifi smart plugs that offer energy monitoring and work with popular voice assistants.

## {% linkable_title Configuration %}

To use your VeSync switches, you must first register your switches with the VeSync app. Once registration is complete you must add the following to your `configuration.yaml` file:

```yaml
# Example configuration.yaml entry
switch:
  - platform: vesync
    username: YOUR_USERNAME
    password: YOUR_PASSWORD
```

{% configuration %}
username:
  description: Username needed to log in to VeSync.
  required: true
  type: string
password:
  description: Password needed to log in to VeSync.
  required: true
  type: string
{% endconfiguration %}

## {% linkable_title Exposed Attributes %}

VeSync switches will expose the following details.

| Attribute           | Description                                                         | Example         |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| `current_power_w`   | The present power consumption of the switch in watts.               | 100             |
| `today_energy_kwh`  | The kilowatt hours used by the switch during the previous 24 hours. | 0.12            |