Futurehome Termostat - change modus - regulating effect vs temperature

Questions & Help
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I have just changed from Futurehome to Homey - and what a difference! Almost everything is better and more well-designed in Homey :).
But, there is one thing i cannot really figure out: The last version of firmware to Futurehome termostat was able to toggle between a modus defined by temperature (sensor) and a modus defined by regulating the effect ( for example turn on for 10 minutes, then turn off for 50 minutes during an 1h cycle). I cannot find this functionality in the Futurehome-app in Homey, but i really do think that a Flow can do the trick to this.
Does anybody outthere have a suggestion about how such a flow can look like ? Or if there are any other possibilites to use the Futurehome termostat in this way?

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I have also recently switched from Futurehome to Homey, and I can finally add all my devices and create advanced automations (flows). Honestly, I wish I had made the switch to Homey earlier! :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

Regarding the FH thermostat/regulator, it seems like it’s not currently supported in Homey.

However, there are a few workarounds you can try:

1. Manual setup on the thermostat itself:

(May not work depending on the firmware on the termostat)

  • Enter the settings by holding the (+) and (-) buttons together for 5 seconds.
  • Go to Setting 14 (Device type):
    • Value 0 = Regulator
    • Value 1 = Thermostat
  • To configure the regulator mode, go to Setting 15 (Regulator period) to set the cycle duration (in minutes).
    • Example: If you set it to 30 minutes and the regulator is set to 50%, it will be on for 15 minutes and off for 15 minutes in each cycle.

2. Custom Flow in Homey:

  • You can create a flow that operates the device as a power regulator.
  • :warning: Important: I strongly recommend adding a safety mechanism to the flow — for example, turning off the heating if the temperature exceeds 35 °C.

3. Virtual Thermostat (VThermo):

  • Use a compatible temperature sensor along with the VThermo app.
  • This lets you build a virtual thermostat to control the device based on your preferred temperature settings..

https://support.futurehome.no/hc/en-no/articles/5347913826077-Futurehome-Smart-Thermostat

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Thanks for the reply! I am also very glad to leave FH…never coming back (no matter the price :)). Regarding the FH thermostats, i use the manual alternative today - i use the settings on the thermostat itself. I really want to be able to control it using Homey. In summer, it is nice to have a little warm on the floors, even though the temperature is rather high.

So, i think i would go for the “Custom flow” alternative, but i am a bit stuck when it comes to the basic of creating a custom flow that makes the thermostat acting as a regulator. Hopefully somebody can give me a clue about how to start with this?

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To make the thermostat acting like a regulator, i need a kind of “timer” to define the cycles…But i cannot find any “timers” i Homey apps.

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That’s great to hear!

Here’s an example of an Advanced Flow where the thermostat turns on for 10 minutes every 60 minutes, but only if the floor temperature is below 35°C.

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If the floor temperature exceeds 35°C, the thermostat will be turned off and a notification will be sent.
You might need to set the thermostat to Manual mode first to prevent it from automatically switching back to thermostat mode.

Alternatively, instead of using the “Turn On/Off” cards, you could use a “Set temperature to 27°C” card. That way, you maintain manual control over the temp/ heating period.

Here’s an example setup for that approach:

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Add this card to force the termostat into manual mode if needed:
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You can adjust the time and temperature threshold to suit your preferences.

To start or stop the flow simply long-press on the flow and choose Activate or Deactivate. You can also add a trigger using a virtual button or other method if you’d like.

This kind of Advanced Flow could potentially be created through the app, but I highly recommend using the web interface on a PC for a better experience :wink:

It is limited with “timers” in Homey flow but you can use the app Chronograph and CountDown for more flexibility regarding timers :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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Wauw - this looks very promising! I cant wait to get home and test this out. Thanks you so much for Your kind help!! :slight_smile:

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Just a quick reply: The proposed sketch for the flow is working absolutely fine. Easy and simple for a complete beginner to understand and gradually expand knowledge about. So nice to leave FH behind !!

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