# \[APP\] amina - Power up your smart home with Amina S **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps\ **Tags:** app, zigbee, homey\ **Created:** [August 10, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193 "2024-08-10T19:52:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![drenso](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/drenso/32/41300_2.png) [@drenso](https://community.homey.app/u/drenso)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/1 "2024-08-10T19:52:14Z")
# amina - Power up your smart home with amina S Central topic for questions/discussing the [amina App](https://homey.app/a/com.aminacharging). You can use this topic to ask questions and share your experiences with the anima S. > **[amina | Homey](https://homey.app/en-us/app/com.aminacharging/amina/)** > > Power up your smart home with amina S > This thread is not actively monitored by Amina or Drenso. For official support use the e-mail link in the AppStore [**Support** Contact »](mailto:homey-amina@drenso.nl). > > It is also possible to contact amina directly using [support@aminacharging.com](mailto:support@aminacharging.com). ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/2 "2024-08-10T19:52:23Z")
## Description This Homey app allows you to monitor and control your Amina EV charger. The Amina charger is connected via Zigbee ## Official Amina websites: > **[Amina Charging](https://aminacharging.com/)** > > amina’s EV chargers seamlessly integrate with smart home systems, charging apps, charge point operators and electricity providers. > **[Charge smart with amina](https://aminacharging.com/smart/)** > > You can charge smart with amina as long as your car supports smart charging – a feature most modern electric cars have. Read more here. ## Device Capabilities These setting are found on the Settings of the Device ![Aminia device settings](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/7/a/7a6a7cf2d71cd051191c661953f28f445ce8629d.jpeg) ## Tags you can use [![Amina tags](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/a/7/a7bd3833eba91c8ba49dda49f73fec0665f42ad9.jpeg)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/a/7/a7bd3833eba91c8ba49dda49f73fec0665f42ad9.jpeg "Amina tags") ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/3 "2024-08-10T19:52:37Z")
Just started using the Amina S charger. I will share my flows in this thread Topics I plan to touch: - [Dynamic Load balancing](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/4) - [Authorization](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/5) - [Surplus solar energy charging](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/6) (minimize return energy) - [Boost charging](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/7) (max power) - [EPEX charging](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/8) (only charge at the lowest rate) - [Amina alarms](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/9) - [Amina reset & repair zigbee](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/10) - [no readings phase B&C after homey was off for \>5min](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/25) ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/4 "2024-08-10T19:52:46Z")
**Dynamic Load balancing** Load balancing will prevent that one of your phase’s gets overloaded and trips your main circuit breaker. Your installer should have installed the Amina on a seperate group and the max current should be set inside the Amina charger. But the phases can stilll be overloaded. When you use your Amina at full power and additionally switch on heavy loads on any of the 3 phases (dryer, dishwasher, oven) This flow will reduce the power of your Amina when high current is detected ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/5 "2024-08-10T19:52:55Z")
**Authorization** Out of the box the Amina charger will start charging as soon as a car is connected. I created a variable “Amina Authorized” that I can use in other flows to verify Authorization This flow is used to limit charging to authorized persons or EV’s only - Automatic Authorization (if you have a car connected to homey) - Manual Authorization (via push on your phone) ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/6 "2024-08-10T19:53:05Z")
**Surplus solar energy charging** Only use the surplus of your solar energy to charge your EV. To minimise your energy returned to grid. Restrictions: - EV’s generally require a minimum of 6A (1.4kW) to start charging - Current adjustment is at 1A resolution so you will not always get 0 (1A = 220W ) The flow supports dynamic phase switching between 1 and 3 phases (Switching does require a Off+On of the Amina to be effective) Below is my flow (which is also usable for other chargers, with adaption of variables to other the other app) - the flows input is the energy level from my meter P1 - Target is Zero on the Energy - a second flow will trigger calculation of the energy every minute using the [insight trends reloaded](https://homey.app/en-nl/app/com.spkes.insightTrendsReloaded/Insight-Trends-Reloaded/) app to provide the mean value over 1 minute (the input) - The setting over the charger is based on the current settings minus the energy measured (P1). So return (negative) will increase the charger current This flow calculates the trend: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/2/8/28417de270d897d49b21849ae2aef04c47340528.png) This part of the flow calculates the required current setting of the charger: (Based on zero energy on P1) ![Amina Solar calc](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/e/e/ee0441f4af6038abac187db03f17e25805200dbb.jpeg) This flow determines the setting of the charger (off, 1phase, 3phase) ![Amina Solar](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/d/c/dc2975a7875b85149ba2841cc15ccabeb2edd708.jpeg) **you can Import this flow** You can import this flow into your homey using the flow _exchange capability_ of the [device capabilities app.](https://homey.app/en-nl/app/nl.qluster-it.DeviceCapabilities/Device-Capabilities/) Find the instruction on howto download a flow in the [device capabilities thread](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-exchange-r-exchange-your-flows-with-others/68981/3) - install the [Amina app](https://homey.app/en-nl/app/com.aminacharging/amina/?utm_campaign=branded&utm_content=NL&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google) before importing this flow - Install the Power by the Hour app - Install the Youless App (or replace the tags with tags of a different P1 meter) - Install the Insight Trends app Create the following Variables - Amina I 1ph New: calculated current for 1 phase charging - Amina I 3ph New: calculated current for 3 phase charging - Amina I correction: a correction factor to compensate low setting - Amina 3/1-phase switch: Y/N to prevent flippering Troubleshooting variables used: - Amina Compare: Variable to verify if Amina Compare is set correctly - Amina I 1ph noRound: calculated current for 1 phase charging without rounding - LS-energy-W-median for monitoring the input value TEF: ```auto 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``` ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/7 "2024-08-10T19:53:22Z")
**Boost charging** - Charge at maximum power - until a minimum battery level is reached (1st I need to have load balancing working, as this will stress my phases) ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/8 "2024-08-10T19:53:34Z")
**EPEX charging** Only charge when the electricity prices are at their lowest. For dynamic charging contracters ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/9 "2024-08-10T20:44:14Z")
**Amina Alarms** Sent the alarms to your phone This flows will sent a push message to your phone in case of an alarm triggered by the Amina ![Image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/3/e/3e4cf6864d91b62e75e88df601d8d49ad3921c56.png) _you can Import this flow_ You can import this flow into your homey using the flow _exchange capability_ of the [device capabilities app.](https://homey.app/en-nl/app/nl.qluster-it.DeviceCapabilities/Device-Capabilities/) Find the instruction on howto download a flow in the [device capabilities thread](https://community.homey.app/t/the-flow-exchange-r-exchange-your-flows-with-others/68981/3) - don’t forget to replace the user by your own name. - install the [Amina app](https://homey.app/en-nl/app/com.aminacharging/amina/?utm_campaign=branded&utm_content=NL&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google) before importing this flow TEF: ```auto [tef:FLOWS:"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":/tef] ``` ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/10 "2024-08-10T20:44:25Z")
Amina reset & repair zigbee. Do you need to reset your Amina S, dont worry. After a reset is it easy to repair the zigbee connection. All your flows will still be working fine! To reset your Amina, follow the instructions from your userguide ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/0/d/0dbe09fa730897b49671f112fbad25aba0a9c070.png) ![IMG_5016](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/c/6cb488448838c92cc2c8ccb3b0a7e0b2edb01b05.jpeg) After the reset, go to the device in homey. In the setting select “repair”. Your Amina S will quickly reconnect to zigbee. No need to repair your flows. They will work fine ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/11 "2024-08-10T20:46:19Z")
**My experience with the Amina** _The charger_ The Amina charger is very compact. If you want a charger that does not stand out too much, You will like it… The charging cable is fixed to the charger. - It’s a personal thing but I really like it because I do not need to take my charging cable out of the frunc. Just get out of the car and plug it in. - Using a separate charging cable would make it look much bigger, because of the large connector sticking out of the charger. So the fixed cable contributes to the sleek design - I bought an [additional wall mount](https://www.amazon.nl/muurbeugel-elektrische-Accessoires-Wallbox-laadstation-diefstalbeveiliging/dp/B09KGW2J62?pd_rd_w=iBIDU&content-id=amzn1.sym.9a4f4df8-e93e-43f3-b1b6-9be66c22ef83&pf_rd_p=9a4f4df8-e93e-43f3-b1b6-9be66c22ef83&pf_rd_r=WBFSWFGQW4TNDKR44D2P&pd_rd_wg=KRy8q&pd_rd_r=3333c713-876a-4b96-910b-7a83df1a8bf0&pd_rd_i=B09KGW2J62&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_bia_item_t) to store the cable when it’s not plugged in. I Prefer this over the plastic cover: easy, just push the connector in - The cable is delivered as a loose cable and needs to be connected to the charger during install. this way you can also guide it through a small whole in the wall. I placed the charger on the inside of my fence, pushed it through a small hole, so I only have the cable on my driveway. _Controlling the Amiga_ - The amina is connected via zigbee, so no cloud control. As a homey user I really like that: local control. If internet or wifi drops you can still control your charger. And no unnecessary data sharing. I have the Amina for a few month now. Did not notice any zigbee hiccups. - The Amina is sold a a smart charger. The integration with homey works fine, connecting is easy and the app provides enough functionality. - After installing the latest firmware (see post below) I am able to switch between 1phase and 3 phase charging. I use 1phase charging in summer: surplus charging, tuning the charger to use the surplus solar energy (which is normally lower than 16A). In winter I use the 3 phase charging: EPEX Charging, when the dynamic prices are low charge at full power. - The Amina does not have load balancing, so that is something you need to build using homey flows (see below) An other extensive installation review is posted on the forum [here](https://community.homey.app/t/charging-with-the-amina-s-smart-evse-charger/114966) _support_ The [Amina support desk](https://support@aminacharging.com) has good response. They even managed to provide me some new functionality (phase switching) within a few weeks time when Imasked for it. ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/12 "2024-08-18T10:50:25Z")
Added initial flow for surplus solar energy charging. ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/13 "2024-08-28T20:45:59Z")
> [@FKey](#): > > **But the amina app does not have a card to set 1phase charging (only 3phase) charging.** > > _I made a request to the app developer and @amina to add this flowcard to the app._ Well that was quick 😀 ![Image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/8/88054972bd7abb527344d27c8d299264d35307f6.png) I will try try update the dlow this weekend and do sometesting… ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/14 "2024-10-15T19:10:42Z")
A firmware update is available for the Amina charger. This firmware fixes an instability issue (phase switching). When changing the current setting the charger intermittendly switched from 1 phase charging to 3 phase charging, without a status change showing in the setting. You can download the firmware from this Amina site: > **[ClickUp Docs](https://doc.clickup.com/9004130215/d/h/8cb07x7-18388/980359271aa4b96/8cb07x7-30795)** More documents available here: > **[ClickUp Docs](https://doc.clickup.com/9004130215/d/h/8cb07x7-18388/980359271aa4b96)** ![Image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/9/d/9d6c5d0f2a2b03af964b27e04dde793e90e42d20.png) ---
**Author:** ![Michiel\_C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/michiel_c/32/47537_2.png) [@Michiel\_C](https://community.homey.app/u/Michiel_C)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 7:53am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/15 "2024-10-23T07:53:11Z")
Hi, What is needed for the amina to use loadbalancing? Do you need hardware at the circuit breakers? Do you need a utp cable to the amina? (Don’t think that can be connected, but normally such cable would be needed) ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/16 "2024-10-23T17:32:25Z")
I am thinking about the concept. My idea till now is: 1 a honey connected device reading the smart meter (there are many, I have a youless) 2 a flow that constantly monitors the 3 phases. To prevent it from interrupting on short peak currents I am thinking to use the “inside trends reloaded” app. Using an avarage of the current over a short period. This flow would reduce the current if needed 3 all current setting for the Amina should also run via a load balencing flow, that will prevent a new setting to cause a peak load. So hardly extra hardware needed, just a smart meter device (~€30) ---
**Author:** ![Michiel\_C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/michiel_c/32/47537_2.png) [@Michiel\_C](https://community.homey.app/u/Michiel_C)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/17 "2024-10-23T19:21:33Z")
Sounds cheap and practical. Would it act fast enough to avoid main breaker to switch off? ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/18 "2024-10-23T21:41:18Z")
The master switches are “slow” so it does not need to respond fast. The youless is measuring every 5 sec. But I do not think official balancers respond faster. Good high power devices are also build to slowly build up their power, so if something switches on it will catch it. ---
**Author:** ![Michiel\_C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/michiel_c/32/47537_2.png) [@Michiel\_C](https://community.homey.app/u/Michiel_C)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/19 "2024-10-24T09:06:28Z")
What is your experience with the Amina so far? Is it stable in the zigbee network of homey? ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/20 "2024-10-28T19:07:19Z")
I updated my experiences in [this](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193/11) post at the top [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/app-amina-power-up-your-smart-home-with-amina-s/114193.md?page=2)