Switcher Device

Device Category: switcher

The Switcher device represents a controllable outlet or switch that can toggle the power supply to connected devices and monitor energy usage. It supports multiple outlets or switches for power control.

Required Channels

These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the switcher:

Channel	Description	Multiple	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
`outlet`	Controls and monitors electrical outlets.	Yes	See details
`switcher`	Controls and monitors electrical switches.	Yes	See 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

Channel Constraints

One or More Required

At least one channel from each of the following groups must be present:

outlet or switcher

Mutually Exclusive

The following channel groups cannot be used together:

outlet OR switcher

Use Case Scenarios

Power Switching:
- Toggle power to connected devices using outlet or switcher channels. Support for multiple independent switches.
Energy Monitoring:
- Track power consumption across all connected devices.

Developer Notes

Device must have either outlet OR switcher channels (mutually exclusive).
Multiple channels of the same type are supported.
Energy monitoring is optional but recommended.