The raincloud integration allows you to integrate your Melnor RainCloud sprinkler system in Home Assistant.
The easiest way to install and stay updated with this integration is through the Home Assistant Community Store (HACS)
- Install HACS https://hacs.xyz/docs/installation/prerequisites
- Configure HACS https://hacs.xyz/docs/configuration/start
- Add a custom repo in HACS using this url
https://github.com/vanstinator/hass-raincloud - On your
Integrationspage in HACS you should now see a card forMelnor RaincloudClickInstall. Reboot Home Assistant`.
The raincloud scheduler is powerful but the UI isn't the greatest. I've been using and highly recommend this combination of lovelace card and custom component to build my watering schedules https://community.home-assistant.io/t/scheduler-card-custom-component/217458
To enable it the component add the following to your configuration.yaml file:
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| username | true | string | The username for accessing your Melnor RainCloud account |
| password | true | string | The password for accessing your Melnor RainCloud account |
# Example configuration.yaml entry
raincloud:
username: YOUR_USERNAME
password: YOUR_PASSWORDOnce you have enabled the Raincloud component, add the following to your configuration.yaml file:
| Parameter | Default | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| is_watering | true | boolean | Currently watering per zone |
| status | true | string | Status from the Melnor RainCloud Controller and Melnor RainCloud Faucet |
# Example configuration.yaml entry
binary_sensor:
- platform: raincloud
# These properties are optional. All are enabled by default
# monitored_conditions:
# - is_watering
# - statusOnce you have enabled the Raincloud component, add the following to your configuration.yaml file:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| battery | Battery level of the Melnor RainCloud faucet |
| next_cycle | Next schedule for the watering cycle per zone |
| rain_delay | Number of days the automatic watering will be delayed due to raining per zone |
| watering_time | Watering minutes remaining per zone |
# Example configuration.yaml entry
sensor:
- platform: raincloud
# These properties are optional. All are enabled by default
# monitored_conditions:
# - battery
# - next_cycle
# - rain_delay
# - watering_timeOnce you have enabled the Raincloud component, add the following to your configuration.yaml file:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| auto_watering | Toggle the watering scheduled per zone |
| manual_watering | Toggle manually the watering per zone. It will inherent the value in minutes specified in watering_minutes |
# Example configuration.yaml entry
switch:
- platform: raincloud
# Default is 15 minutes. Allowed values are 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60
# watering_minutes: 60
# These properties are optional. All are enabled by default
# monitored_conditions:
# - auto_watering
# - manual_watering