Being able to switch on and off your devices is one of the key feutures requred for any controller, Here we use wireless switch plugs that also contain an energy monitor.
The come in many differnt forms and price ranges but essentially all do the same thing.
Marine assistant uses Tuya system for it wireless options, Other options work too but the guides here are based on the Tuya system.
120/240V Switch + Power monitor
Wireless sensor (Tuya)
240V Wi-Fi smart plugs allow remote control and automation of aquarium equipment like heaters, pumps, and lights via a smartphone or smart home system. They work by connecting to Wi-Fi, enabling scheduling, energy monitoring, and voice control. Smart plugs enhance safety, prevent overheating, and provide automation for critical devices, improving aquarium stability and efficiency.
Hardware conection
How its conected
Hardware conection is this case is easy, Simply plug them in as needed and connect them to the Tuya app.
Be sure to check the loss of conection settings and set them as required for each piece of equipment. return pump to on for example so it stays on in the case of a loss of wifi.
Software setup
Getting set-up
Connecting tuya devices is quite simple, you will need to download the app relivant to your sensor, For marine assistant I use Tuya devices so I use their app too. Once you have the app downloaded you will need to put the device into pairing mode and search for it in the app. Follow the instructions supplied.
Once you have it set-up in the app you can move onto adding the device into Home Assistant. First you will need to add the Tuya integration if you havent already.
Go to Settings then Devices and you should see the Tuya icon as pictured.
Click on ADD, You will be presented with a pop-up window where you will need to input your user code.
In the App look for your User id code and input it here.
I found it to be under settings, account and security then towards to bottom of that page.
You might also need to enable the power monitoring sensors in the settings if you wish to use these in Home assistant.
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Links
Here are a few links to where you can purchase your sensors, click the link depending on your location.
Worldwide link generally takes longer to be delivered but is a little cheaper. Better if you want to bulk order.
Me Personnaly I order most of my stuff from Aliexpress, it normally gets here fairly quickly and tends to be a little cheaper.
If I need something quick I order from amazon.
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