Support for Set Drying Mode command

[cbabkirk]

I noticed that the codes for the various system modes include HEAT=1, OFF=2, DRYING=2, COOL=3, and AUTO=5. It appears they are not using code 4.

Control.Model.set(Control.Model.Property.systemSwitchPositio n, X);

[cbabkirk]

I just captured a page source for all the modes. (OFF, HEAT, DRYING,COOL, AUTO). I ran a text compare on the files for OFF and DRYING. Except for the fact that the weather report was Mostly Cloudy for one and Cloudy for the other, the page sources are identical. Not sure we'll be able to do this. Time to call Honeywell and find out why the DRYING mode is not supported in their TCC client. -Cliff

[cbabkirk]

I just grabbed the source while in DRYING mode. The TCC dashboard lists the system as OFF. I switched to COOL mode. It took maybe 6-8 secs and the dashboard says system in in COOL mode. Looks like it interprets DRYING mode as system is OFF. I will create a couple of files and reply here with some attachments for you to review. I will be looking at them as well for differences. -Cliff

[shill]

Yeah, if it's not an option on the site, even seeing the data may not help, but it's a good first step.

[cbabkirk]

Hello,

Thanks for your reply. Before I move to grant access, I wanted to tell you that when I run my TCC dashboard on either my phone or from a browser, and select SYSTEM, all I get are HEAT, COOL, AUTO, OFF. The drying mode is not displayed. The only place I see the drying mode is in the mode menu on the actual thermostat. I am not sure this implies that TCC is not aware of or manages the drying mode. What i can do initially is to run the system in COOL mode and fire up TCC and pull the page source for you to review. I find there is a lot of data there similar to the Current Thermostat Data you display in your plugin for the root device. I could then pull that again after I switch to drying mode. I have a feeling that the mode will not show drying but I could be mistaken. Would that be of value as a first pass of the TCC source? -Cliff

[shill]

The only way would be to grant me access to your TCC account (by adding my TCC account as a user of your home) so I could see what the web interface sends. That way I could determine whether it was even possible using the method I have for interacting with the system and capture the network traffic, as well as test it to see if it works. Drastic, but realistically the only way since there's no defined API.

[cbabkirk]

My system uses the MHK1 T-Stat kit. The kit contains the MRCH1 controller(t-stat) and the MIFH1 wireless receiver . The wireless receiver also supports a connection to other t-stats and the Redlink Gateway that communicates to my Total Home Connect account.

I would like the ability to switch the t-stat(system) to 'drying mode" based on humidity conditions in the house. The drying mode is billed as an energy efficient alternative method to the "cooling mode". What information would you need from me to add a value to your commands listed on page 8 of your user guide for FUNCTIONS to add a value for "drying"?

"Mode = 0 (Emergency Heat), 1 (Heat), 2 (Off), 3 (Cool), 4 (Auto)"