An overview of new adapters, and features in ioBroker. Exploring Further: This blog highlights additional adapters and features released during this period.
Introducing the new adapters in ioBroker
tractive-gps (06.12.2023), developer: xXBJXx and ioBroker Community Developers
https://github.com/iobroker-community-adapters/ioBroker.tractive-gps
This ioBroker adapter enables connection to the Tractive GPS service, enabling users to track the location of their pets with ease.
For each pet, the adapter generates a dedicated device and corresponding status to monitor their location accurately.
Additionally, it provides a status indicator for the tracker's battery level and various other statuses sourced from the API, ensuring comprehensive monitoring capabilities.
emporia (07.12.2023), developer: Chris-656 Besterquester
https://github.com/Chris-656/ioBroker.emporia
The ioBroker.emporia adapter specializes in retrieving data from Emporia energy systems.
Currently, it focuses on retrieving live power consumption and daily values.
Please note that support for outlets and solar data is not available at the moment.
reolink (27.12.2023) Developer: aendue Andy Grundt
https://github.com/aendue/ioBroker.reolink
This adapter serves to gather Reolink camera information within the ioBroker platform.
Generally, most newer Reolink cameras support API commands, although the specific commands they support may vary.
Developer's Note: If you have any specific API commands, you'd like to see included, please let me know.
vis-2 (08.01.2024) Developer: Bluefox
https://github.com/ioBroker/ioBroker.vis-2
The vis-2 adapter has transitioned to a stable repository, marking a new generation of the vis interface within ioBroker. Built on ReactJS, it introduces numerous new features, offering enhanced functionality and user experience.
artnet-recorder (08.01.2024) Developer: Bannsaenger
https://github.com/Bannsaenger/ioBroker.artnet-recorder
This ioBroker adapter enables the recording of Art-Net data to a file, allowing users to save it for playback at a later time.
energiefluss (25.01.2024), developer: SKB-CGN
https://github.com/SKB-CGN/ioBroker.energiefluss
This ioBroker adapter offers an animated visualization of energy flow, illustrating current consumption for photovoltaics, battery usage, house consumption, grid feed-in (grid consumption), and car charging.
It supports up to 10 elements, which can be displayed as circles or rectangles, providing comprehensive insight into energy usage dynamics.
amtronwallbox (28.01.2024), developer: rg-engineering
https://github.com/rg-engineering/ioBroker.amtronwallbox
This ioBroker adapter acts as an interface for a range of Amtron wallboxes, facilitating the retrieval of data from these devices and making it available as data points within the adapter.
Notably, all data processing occurs locally, eliminating the need for a cloud connection.
For wallboxes that support write access, such as adjusting charging current, the adapter enables such functionality.
Supported Amtron wallboxes include Amtron Xtra, Amtron ChargeControl, and Amtron Compact.
Furthermore, the adapter can manage multiple wallboxes simultaneously.
zendure-solarflow (30.01.2024), developer: nograx Peter Frommert
https://github.com/nograx/ioBroker.zendure-solarflow
This ioBroker adapter is designed to interface with the Zendure Solarflow Cloud API, enabling users to retrieve comprehensive telemetry data from their Solarflow devices. Notably, this adapter provides access to data not visible in the official app, such as battery voltage.
Users can also control their Solarflow HUB through the adapter, with most settings available for adjustment.
Additionally, the adapter allows for the management of output limits, offering flexibility in implementing zero feed-in scenarios and enabling the creation of complex automation scenarios using a script or Blockly in ioBroker.
Features include the ability to halt input if a battery's voltage drops too low (battery protection), simultaneous control of multiple Solarflow devices, and enhanced precision in calculations.
Supported devices include HUB1200 (tested), HUB2000, and AIO (both untested).
soliscloud (3.2.2024), developer: Trixx
https://github.com/Trixx34/ioBroker.soliscloud
This ioBroker adapter is designed to interface with the soliscloud webAPI, a PV monitoring platform, enabling users to retrieve and store multiple data values from the soliscloud API for use within ioBroker.
Developer's Note: Although this adapter is relatively new, it has undergone testing and appears to be stable.
sun2000-modbus (8.2.2024), developer: daolis Stephan Bechter
https://github.com/daolis/ioBroker.sun2000-modbus
This ioBroker adapter enables the retrieval of data from Huawei SUN2000 solar inverters and LUNA2000 Storage systems using Modbus TCP communication protocol.
solaredge (15.2.2024), developer: Leonhard Kuenzler and iobroker-community-adapters
https://github.com/iobroker-community-adapters/ioBroker.solaredge
This ioBroker adapter retrieves data from the SolarEdge monitoring portal. Presently, it utilizes the /overview data point to access current power and energy readings for the day, month, year, and lifetime.
Additionally, for newer SolarEdge devices, you have the option to enable Modbus and directly read the data from the device.
elgato-key-light (18.2.2024), developer: xXBJXx, and mcm1957, and iobroker-community-adapters
https://github.com/iobroker-community-adapters/ioBroker.elgato-key-light
This ioBroker adapter enables control of Elgato Key Lights directly through the ioBroker platform.
It provides support for various functions including:
- Power On/Off
- Adjusting Brightness (available on all Key Lights)
- Adjusting Color Temperature (available with Elgato Key Light, Elgato Key Light Air, Elgato Ring Light, and Elgato Key Light mini)
- Changing Color (available with Elgato Light Strip)
myuplink (18.2.2024) Developer: sebilm Sebastian Haesselbarth
https://github.com/sebilm/ioBroker.myuplink
The ioBroker adapter for myUplink.com receives data from the myUplink API, specifically for Nibe Heat Pumps.
This provides users with a convenient overview of their heat pump's status and the heating level in their home, facilitating easy monitoring and control of heating and hot water production.
Here's how it works:
The adapter fetches the list of systems and devices from the myUplink API at regular intervals (configurable by the user).
For each device, the adapter retrieves the available parameters from myUplink and stores them in the object tree within ioBroker.
If myUplink sends new parameters during this process, the adapter automatically incorporates them into the object tree.
It's important to note:
The adapter does not delete any objects, ensuring that data is retained even if myUplink does not send a parameter. The adapter does not control which parameters are sent by myUplink; it simply retrieves and stores the data provided by the API.
sun2000 (19.2.2024), developer: bolliy
https://github.com/bolliy/ioBroker.sun2000
This ioBroker adapter facilitates the reading and writing of register data from Huawei SUN2000 inverters and LUNA2000 batteries using Modbus TCP protocol.
Additionally, it offers the capability to integrate third-party devices via the modbus proxy.
Notably, even Huawei SmartLogger devices can be seamlessly integrated into the system using this adapter.
Introducing the new features in ioBroker
admin (06.12.2023)
Users can now personalize their experience by altering menu colors within the admin interface.
This feature enables users to tailor the appearance of their admin panel to their preferences, enhancing visual aesthetics and usability.
echarts (03.02.2024)
Introducing the "Radar" chart type, offering enhanced data visualization options for users.
scenes (10.2.2024)
Users can now organize their scenes more effectively by utilizing categories.
This feature enhances scene management by providing a structured way to group and organize scenes based on specific categories.
opcua (21.2.2024)
The adapter now comes with a free license.