Thermostat Device

Device Category: thermostat

The Thermostat device represents a climate control system that monitors and adjusts temperature and related environmental factors.

Required Channels

These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the thermostat device:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`temperature`	Monitors and controls the target and current temperature.	No	See details
`thermostat`	Manages the thermostat’s operational modes and settings.	No	See details
`device_information`	Provides metadata about the device, such as manufacturer, model, and firmware.	No	See details

These channels are optional and provide additional features:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`contact`	Detects the state of doors or windows to improve energy efficiency by pausing operation when open.	No	See details
`cooler`	Adds cooling functionality to the thermostat.	No	See details
`heater`	Adds heating functionality to the thermostat.	No	See details
`humidity`	Monitors and displays the ambient humidity level.	No	See details
`electrical_energy`	Tracks total energy consumption over time.	No	See details
`electrical_power`	Provides real-time power usage information.	No	See details

Temperature Control:
- Set a target temperature via the temperature and thermostat channels.
- Monitor the current room temperature using the temperature channel.
Energy Efficiency:
- Use the contact channel to detect open windows or doors and adjust operations accordingly.
Climate Control:
- Enable cooling or heating functionalities via the cooler or heater channels.
- Monitor and optimize humidity levels using the humidity channel.

Channel Implementation:
- Ensure the device_information, temperature, and thermostat channels are implemented for basic thermostat functionality.
Integration:
- The contact channel can be used to improve energy efficiency by integrating door or window state detection.
Extensibility:
- Add cooling or heating capabilities with the cooler or heater channels as needed.
- Monitor humidity levels for more advanced climate control.