I really like the idea of building an Advanced Flow instead of relying on an app, it’s a great way to learn more about how flows work and gives you full control!
Here’s a step-by-step suggestion:
- Install the Strømregning app
This app gives you the flow cards needed and tracks your energy usage over the last hour.
You need to feed it data from a smart power meter or a device that measures consumption, as described here. - Set up the devices you want to control
Start with the lowest-priority device and assign it to turn off first at the lowest kWh threshold. Then add the next device in order of importance, with increasing kWh values. The highest-priority device should be the last to turn off, at the highest threshold (closest to your limit). - Choose your kWh limits and reactivation rules
You can customize when each device turns off/on and how soon they should be reactivated if conditions allow. - Add a confirmation step for critical devices
For high-priority devices (like an EV charger), you can add a push notification with a Yes/No option to confirm before turning it off. Or skip the notification and automate it fully. - Set reactivation thresholds
Define a lower kWh value at which your devices — especially high-priority ones — are allowed to turn back on. Make sure to turn on the lower-priority ones also if they were shut down and have not turn back on yet. - Optional: Add or remove notifications
Customize your flow with alerts depending on your preferences.
I don’t have an EV charger connected, so I’ve just used a basic card to visualize the concept.
Be sure to test the flow thoroughly before depending on it fully.
Adjust as needed to fit your setup and preferences
