- Install as a custom repository via HACS
- Manually download and extract to the custom_components directory
Once installed, use Add Integration -> DESS Monitor Local.
The setup wizard asks for a hub name, protocol, transport, and connection settings. Everything can be changed later via Configure in the integration card.
| Protocol | What it is | Transports |
|---|---|---|
voltronic |
Voltronic / Axpert PI30 | tcp_elfin, serial, eybond |
pi18 |
PI18 / InfiniSolar-V | tcp, serial |
modbus |
Modbus RTU (SMG-II) | tcp |
agent |
Local [solar-system-agent] HTTP API |
agent_http |
Common option for all protocols:
- Update interval — how often Home Assistant polls the device,
1–300s (default10).
For protocol-specific notes, troubleshooting and the internal device URI
format see the Configuration wiki page.