Make a dumb heater smart(er) with Home Assistant

In this video I'll show you how I've made a dumb heater smarter by using a smart plug, a temperature sensor and a contact sensor. Then I'll show how I control this "fake" thermostat from my dashboard.

A word of caution. Don't just plug anything into a smart plug. Make sure that the plug is spec'd for the load that you are plugging into it. The plug I use is rated for 16A and I have a wall mounted panel heater that pulls max 1000W. Make sure to not cover the plug and check regularly for any signs of heat or discoloration.

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