Homebridge FoxESS

This plugin exposes HomeKit to solar data provided by FoxESS and those who use its platform, such as Energizer Solar.

Created are various accessories that help power-optimising automations in HomeKit.

Currently, only a light sensor is exposed that indicates the current solar generation.

This plugin is still in early development.

Example config.json:

    "platforms": [
        {
            "name": "FoxESS",
            "platform": "HomebridgeFoxESS",
            "apiKey": "<your-api-key>",
            "interval": "60000"
        }
    ]

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Required	Default
apiKey	API Key provided by FoxESS Cloud.	true
interval	How often to update current usage	false	300000 (5 minutes)

Obtaining an API Key

1. Login to FoxESS Cloud
2. Click on the top-right user icon, and select User Profile
3. Under 'API Management', hit 'Generate API Key'.

Note: There is currently a limit of 1440 calls per day for an API Key, equating to once per minute.