Heating Unit Device

Device Category: heating_unit

The Heating Unit device represents a space or room heating system designed to control and monitor environmental temperature, with optional features for energy and humidity management.

Required Channels

These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the heating unit:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`heater`	Manages heating devices, allowing control of temperature settings and modes.	No	See details
`temperature`	Measures the current temperature in an environment, reported in degrees Celsius.	No	See details
`device_information`	Provides metadata about the device, including manufacturer details, model information, and operational statuses.	No	See details

Optional Channels

These channels are optional and provide additional features:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`electrical_energy`	Measures the total energy consumption over time, typically reported in kilowatt-hours (kWh).	No	See details
`electrical_power`	Reports real-time power metrics such as voltage, current, and wattage for monitoring and diagnostics.	No	See details
`humidity`	Measures the relative humidity in the environment, reported as a percentage.	No	See details
`contact`	Tracks the open or closed state of a contact point, such as a door, window, or cabinet.	No	See details

Use Case Scenarios

Temperature Control:
- Set target temperatures and heating modes using the heater channel. Monitor current temperature with the temperature channel.
Energy Management:
- Track heating energy consumption for cost analysis and efficiency optimization.
Window Detection:
- Use contact sensors to detect open windows and automatically adjust heating.

Developer Notes

Heater and temperature channels are required for core functionality.
Contact channel enables energy-saving automation when windows are open.
Humidity monitoring helps maintain comfortable indoor conditions.