From 58b9da9b80eb5d34a9f7e61e7ab5a006f73d7ed1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FigurinePanda43 Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:15:58 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add support for channels 4-8 - Add CH4-CH8 constants and sensor definitions - Fix REMAP_ITEMS to include soiltemp4f-7f mappings for Weather API - Add battery support for all channels - Add translations for new sensors - Fix JSON structure in strings.json - Update README.md with multi-channel documentation --- README.md | 37 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index aa43fd0..7c57e33 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -112,6 +112,43 @@ As soon as the integration is added into Home Assistant it will listen for incom - You are done. +## Multi-channel sensor support (CH2-CH8) + +This integration supports up to 8 external sensor channels for temperature, humidity, and battery monitoring. + +### Supported channels + +- **CH2-CH3**: Enabled by default +- **CH4-CH8**: Available but disabled by default (enable manually in Home Assistant) + +### Available sensors per channel + +Each channel provides: +- **Temperature sensor** (with configurable unit conversion) +- **Humidity sensor** (percentage) +- **Battery level sensor** (percentage) +- **Connection status** (connected/disconnected) + +### Enabling additional channels + +By default, channels 4-8 are disabled to avoid cluttering your interface. To enable them: + +1. Go to **Settings** → **Devices & Services** +2. Find **Sencor SWS 12500** and click on it +3. You'll see all available entities, including disabled ones +4. Click on any disabled channel sensor (e.g., "Channel 5 Temperature") +5. Click the settings icon and enable the entity +6. Repeat for other sensors you want to use + +### Station configuration + +Your weather station must be configured to send data for these channels. Refer to your station's manual on how to pair and configure external sensors to specific channels. + +**Note**: The integration automatically detects incoming data from any channel. If you don't see data for a channel you've enabled, verify that: +- The external sensor is properly paired with your station +- The sensor is sending data (check battery level) +- Your station firmware supports the channel you're trying to use + ## WSLink notes While your station is using WSLink you have to have Home Assistant in SSL mode or behind SSL proxy server.