homebridge-melcloud-control 2.3.0-beta.30 → 2.3.0-beta.32

package/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 - removed from config.json `ataDisableAutoMode`, `ataDisableHeatMode`, `ataAutoHeatMode`
 - added to config.json `ataHeatDryFanMode`, `ataCoolDryFanMode`, `ataAutoDryFanMode`
-- added [#132](https://github.com/grzegorz914/homebridge-melcloud-control/issues/132)
+- added individual operating mode assingn for `Heat/Cool/Auto`, [#132](https://github.com/grzegorz914/homebridge-melcloud-control/issues/132)
+- unfortunatelly disabled operating mode cannot be hiden in HomeKit app due to HomeKit app limitations
 - cleanup
 - config schema updated
 

package/README.md

@@ -32,8 +32,9 @@ Homebridge plugin for Air Conditioner, Heat Pump and Energy Recovery Ventilation
 * Support temperature display units `Celsius/Fahrenheit`.
 * Support hide device by `DeviceId`.
 * Support control device `Presets`.
-* Support direct device control creating extra `Buttons`, applied for all devices of same type in account.
-* Support identify all states of device creating `Sensors`, applied for all devices of same type in account.
+* Support assing inividual operating mode for `Heat/Cool/Auto`.
+* Support direct device control using extra `Buttons`, applied for all devices of same type in account.
+* Support detect all device states using extra `Sensors`, applied for all devices of same type in account.
 * Support automations, shortcuts and Siri.
 * Support external integrations, [RESTFul](https://github.com/grzegorz914/homebridge-melcloud-control?tab=readme-ov-file#restful-integration), [MQTT](https://github.com/grzegorz914/homebridge-melcloud-control?tab=readme-ov-file#mqtt-integration).
 
@@ -48,7 +49,6 @@ Homebridge plugin for Air Conditioner, Heat Pump and Energy Recovery Ventilation
     * Swing mode `AUTO/SWING`.
     * Physical lock controls `LOCK/UNLOCK`.
     * Temperature display unit `°F/°C`.
-    * Assign operation mode for `HEAT/COOL/AUTO`.
   * Thermostat:
     * Power `ON/OFF`.
     * Operating mode `POWER OFF/HEAT/COOL/AUTO`.
@@ -164,7 +164,6 @@ Homebridge plugin for Air Conditioner, Heat Pump and Energy Recovery Ventilation
 * Run this plugin as a [Child Bridge](https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/Child-Bridges) (Highly Recommended), this prevent crash Homebridge if plugin crashes.
 * Install and use [Homebridge Config UI X](https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge-config-ui-x/wiki) to configure this plugin (Highly Recommended).
 * The `sample-config.json` can be edited and used as an alternative.
-* Be sure to always make a backup copy of your config.json file before making any changes to it.
 
 <p align="center">
   <a href="https://github.com/grzegorz914/homebridge-melcloud-control"><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/grzegorz914/homebridge-melcloud-control/main/graphics/ustawienia.png" width="840"></a>
@@ -177,9 +176,9 @@ Homebridge plugin for Air Conditioner, Heat Pump and Energy Recovery Ventilation
 | `passwd` | Here set the MELCloud password. |
 | `language` | Here select the MELCloud language. |
 | `ataDisplayMode` | Here select device control mode `Heater/Cooler`, `Thermostat`. |
-| `ataHeatDryFanMode` | Here select operation mode for `Heat`, if the mode is not supported then will be disabled. |
-| `ataCoolDryFanMode` | Here select operation mode for `Cool`, if the mode is not supported then will be disabled. |
-| `ataAutoDryFanMode` | Here select operation mode for `Auto`, if the mode is not supported then will be disabled. |
+| `ataHeatDryFanMode` | Here select the operatiing mode for `Heat`, if this mode is not supported, it will be disabled. |
+| `ataCoolDryFanMode` | Here select the operatiing mode for `Cool`, if this mode is not supported, it will be disabled. |
+| `ataAutoDryFanMode` | Here select the operatiing mode for `Auto`, if this mode is not supported, it will be disabled.. |
 | `ataTemperatureSensor` | This enable extra `Room` temperature sensors to use with automations in HomeKit app. |
 | `ataTemperatureSensorOutdoor` | This enable extra `Outdoor` temperature sensors to use with automations in HomeKit app. |
 | `ataPresets` | This enable extra buttons for configured presets and display it in HomeKit app. |

package/config.schema.json

@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
                   ]
                 }
               ],
-              "description": "Select main control mode displayed in HomeKit app.",
+              "description": "Select device control mode displayed in HomeKit app.",
               "required": true
             },
             "ataHeatDryFanMode": {
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@
                   ]
                 }
               ],
-              "description": "Select operation mode for Heat, if the mode is not supported then will be disabled.",
+              "description": "Select the operatiing mode for Heat, if this mode is not supported, it will be disabled.",
               "required": true
             },
             "ataCoolDryFanMode": {
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@
                   ]
                 }
               ],
-              "description": "Select operation mode for Cool, if selected mode is not supported then will be disabled.",
+              "description": "Select the operatiing mode for Cool, if this mode is not supported, it will be disabled.",
               "required": true
             },
             "ataAutoDryFanMode": {
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@
                   ]
                 }
               ],
-              "description": "Select operation mode for Auto, if mode is not supported then will be disabled.",
+              "description": "Select the operatiing mode for Auto, if this mode is not supported, it will be disabled.",
               "required": true
             },
             "ataPresets": {

package/index.js

@@ -17,12 +17,6 @@ class MelCloudPlatform {
 		this.accessories = [];
 		const accountsName = [];
 
-		//check if the directory exists, if not then create it
-		const prefDir = path.join(api.user.storagePath(), 'melcloud');
-		if (!fs.existsSync(prefDir)) {
-			fs.mkdirSync(prefDir);
-		};
-
 		api.on('didFinishLaunching', () => {
 			//loop through accounts
 			for (const account of config.accounts) {
@@ -64,9 +58,21 @@ class MelCloudPlatform {
 				};
 				const debug1 = enableDebugMode ? log.info(`Account: ${accountName}, Config: ${JSON.stringify(debugData, null, 2)}`) : false;
 
-				//set refresh interval
+				//define directory and file paths
+				const prefDir = path.join(api.user.storagePath(), 'melcloud');
 				const accountInfoFile = `${prefDir}/${accountName}_Account`;
 				const buildingsFile = `${prefDir}/${accountName}_Buildings`;
+
+				//create directory if it doesn't exist
+				try {
+					//create directory if it doesn't exist
+					fs.mkdirSync(prefDir, { recursive: true });
+				} catch (error) {
+					log.error(`Account: ${accountName}, prepare directory error: ${error.message ?? error}`);
+					return;
+				}
+
+				//set refresh interval
 				const refreshInterval = account.refreshInterval * 1000 || 120000;
 				const deviceRefreshInterval = account.deviceRefreshInterval * 1000 || 5000;
 
@@ -210,23 +216,5 @@ class MelCloudPlatform {
 };
 
 module.exports = (api) => {
-	const { Service, Characteristic, Units, Formats, Perms } = api.hap;
-	//custom characteristics
-	class CustomTargetHeaterCoolerState extends Characteristic {
-		constructor() {
-			super('Target Mode', '000000B2-0000-1000-8000-0026BB765291');
-			this.setProps({
-				format: Formats.UINT8,
-				minValue: 1,
-				maxValue: 2,
-				minStep: 1,
-				validValues: [1, 2],
-				perms: [Perms.NOTIFY, Perms.PAIRED_READ, Perms.PAIRED_WRITE]
-			});
-			this.value = this.getDefaultValue();
-		}
-	}
-	Characteristic.CustomTargetHeaterCoolerState = CustomTargetHeaterCoolerState;
-
 	api.registerPlatform(CONSTANTS.PluginName, CONSTANTS.PlatformName, MelCloudPlatform, true);
 };

package/package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "displayName": "MELCloud Control",
   "name": "homebridge-melcloud-control",
-  "version": "2.3.0-beta.30",
+  "version": "2.3.0-beta.32",
   "description": "Homebridge plugin to control Mitsubishi Air Conditioner, Heat Pump and Energy Recovery Ventilation.",
   "license": "MIT",
   "author": "grzegorz914",