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Update: Just copy custom_components into /config folder, set custom_components permissions, and update your configuration.yaml with Either your EKON Account OR Tadiran connect account.

SmartThing users, Another guy jused developed a plugin for SmartThings ;) https://github.com/adidamty/smartthings-ekon-plugin

NOTE THIS IS NOT FULLY TESTED, NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER - READ Fully before installing

Using this component may effect your hass installation stability, may report falsly the state of your HVAC, commands may seem to be working but they might not (such situation where u think you turned off the ac, but it didn't)

IT MIGHT ALSO MESS APP THE REGULAR APP USAGE. In this case, you should remove the component and restart the iAircon box either by disconnecting it from the supply of the of the AC Controller and reconnect (i.e. the phone cord that doesn't go to the screen). Or by triping the switch in the electrical panel.

The integration was only tested against "Airconet" from Ekon ("Main EKON Server") And has not been tested for "Tadiran connect" app ("Tadiran server"). For switching the app, follow the guidnce below. That might not be needed, try just to put your Tadiran credentials in the Airconet app

What types of HVACs? / ACs?

Short: Tadiran mini-central ACs, other iAircon/EKON/Airconet Based ACs Long: There's a compony out there Called EKON, They have a product named iAircon which is a esp8266 hardware device, or the marketing name "Airconet" (available on play store) that connects to the HVAC system

Unfortunately, No API or documentation exist for this cloud service. This is where this repo comes in

Israeli HVACs manefacturer "TADIRAN" Uses this ekon solution for their "Tadiran connect" product, designated for some of their "mini central hvacs"

HomeAssistant-HomeAssistant-EKON-iAircon

EKON iAircon / Tadiran climate component written in Python3 for Home Assistant. Built on the bases of Gree Climate component for easier interfacing with HASS

Sources used:

HACS

This component is NOT CURRENTLY added to HACS default repository list.

Custom Component Installation

  1. Copy the custom_components folder to your own hassio /config folder.

  2. UPDATE: This may not be necessery i have recived reports that you could just log in with Aircon app even tough it's tadiran connect account so the primary server might just work "as-is" Choose the server you want to work with (AFAIK only Tadiran and EKON Main exist). If you are using Airconet app you are currently using the EKON Main server If you are using Tadiran connect app you are currently using (what I call) EKON Tadiran server

3. If you want to work on a server OTHER then the one you are currently using, setup an account with the app, reset the wifi-controller-thing and pair it with the app and the new account. For example, you might currently be using Tadiran connect app, but this component was only tested on the main server. Install "Airconet", login/create an account, on the tadiran connect electronics thing, press and hold the reset button. The button is reachabe via a hole in the plastic under the sticker. You can also open the plastic box carefully. Hold the buttun untill the led blinks in 2 colors (blue/purpule) the box is in pairing mode, now using the Airconet app, add it to your account. Nope, Guess this is not needed, Thanks @OrenA

3.1. Verify that HomeAssistant server has permissions to read custom_components folder. Recommended is 0744 (read everyone, write owner)

  1. In your configuration.yaml add the following:

    climate: 
- platform: ekon
  # This currently unused:
  name: Main account
  # Specify the name and password for your account
  username: [email protected]
  password: myPassword
  # This specifies the server that the component would work with, I have only tried it with EKON server (Airconet APP)
  # Optional, defults to Airconet server
  # Use this if you are using "Airconet" app - EKON main server
  base_url: https://www.airconet.info/
  # **UNTESTED** Alternative EKON tadiran server
  # base_url: https://www.airconet.xyz/

  2. OPTIONAL: Add info logging to this component (to see if/how it works)

    logger:
  default: error
  logs:
    custom_components.ekon: debug

Troubleshooting

  • No AC Shows up on the Frontend
    • Q: Did you configured custom UI?
      • Yes: If so you'll need to add it to your inteface (No clue how, concult the UI dox)
    • Q: Does the app your working with is working?
      • No, It says Air condition is not connected to the internet / offline (or similar): The integration might screw up information on the vendor's server. Restart the Wifi box should solve it (See below).
      • Yes: Are you working with Tadiran app? or with Airconet app?
        • Verify permissions on the custom_components and subfolders, best to set the read permissions to everyone. (Try 0744)
        • Tadiran: Did you switch the server url in the config file?
        • Tadiran: Try switching to Airconet app (See exactly how above Under installation-3); Btw you should anyway use the Airconet app (personal recomendation)
        • Airconet: Verify username and password in the config. If still doesn't work, Turn on logs and send me :)
  • How do I restart the wifi box?
    • Option 1: Switch the Circuit breaker for your entire AC off, wait a few seconds and turn it back on
    • Option 2: Disconnect the phone cable from the weifi box where it says "to controller" (note: NOT "to display") and connect it back. Wait a couple of minutes, The application should be working again. (Hopefully so will the extension)