HVAC on and off notification - Possible?

Other Devices & Integrations Climate Control & Temperature Sensors
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I looked around but could not find anything close.

Is there a way to get a Notification when my Heater or AC comes on and another notification when it shuts off?

I did look at the notifications area and there was not one for what I want so I thought maybe there was a different way of doing it.

I have the Honeywell TH8320ZW thermostat.

Thanks
Jim

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Maybe one idea could be to check the power consumption, then you would know if it’s on /off.

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I just answered a post for a Trane Thermostat … You might see if this is also possible for yours.

[url=http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php/topic,13860.msg104432.html#msg104432]http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php/topic,13860.msg104432.html#msg104432[/url]

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IO tried the plugin but it hangs saying

Opening pleg_Inputs…

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Install BOTH Program Logic Event Generator and Program Logic Core plugins.
For almost ALL plugins after you create any new devices, like the PLEG plugin, you MUST

[ul][li]Reload Vera (Upper Right Button)[/li]
[li]Reload your Browser Window[/li][/ul]

These two steps are required for just about any plugin because MCV has significant deficiencies in their system. They keep old/incorrect cached data even when new devices are added or significantly changed … and the above two steps are necessary to clear out it’s cache of old information.

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“Opening pleg_Inputs”

I get this every now and then (even after just logging in) - I just toggle between the inputs and actions tabs and it loads as it should.

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I will have to look into this timing issue … PLEG and PLTS have a lot of JavaScript code to make the user interface better … sounds like they are calling functions before the JavaScript is finished loading.

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Wow did I get lost real fast. This may work for what I want but I am totally lost as how to set it up.

Thanks
Jim

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you don’t really need to install a bunch of plugins to do this, just choose the thermostat device , go to notifications, and choose “thermostat mode changes” you have 4 options (typically): cool, heat, auto or off. you can add the notifications you want.

Alternatively, you can create scenes using the above as “mode changes” as triggers.

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Mode is the operating mode … mine stays in Auto and would never change.
Mode State is what the unit is currently doing … and is not brought out as an event.