NodeJs interface for smartcielo remote AC control API (MRCOOL)
by Nicholas Robinson
Overview
This interace facilitates communication with AC equipment that is connected to the internet by smartcielo. This was specifically developed to facilitate automation of the MRCOOL DIY line of ACs.
Installation
$ npm install node-smartcielo
Usage
Simple Usage
const SmartCielo = require('node-smartcielo');
const hvac = new SmartCielo(<username>, <password>, <ip_address>);
hvac.sendPowerOn();
hvac.sendMode('cool');
hvac.sendTemperature(75);
hvac.sendFanSpeed('low');
console.log('Power:', hvac.getPower(), '| Mode:', hvac.getMode(), '| Fan Speed:', hvac.getFanSpeed(), '| Temperature:', hvac.getTemperature(), '| Room Temperature:', hvac.getRoomTemperature());
hvac.sendPowerOff()
Sample Code Execution
$ node index.js -u <username> -p <password> -i <ip_address> [-v]
Sample Code Output
Connecting...
Connected.
Current State: {"power":"off","temp":75,"mode":"auto","fanspeed":"auto","roomTemperature":75}
Sent Power On.
Current State: {"power":"on","temp":"75","mode":"auto","fanspeed":"auto","roomTemperature":83}
Sent Power Off.
Current State: {"power":"off","temp":"75","mode":"auto","fanspeed":"auto","roomTemperature":83}
Exiting...
References
Notes
- The "-v" option will send all communications via an HTTP proxy running on localhost port 8888 for debugging.
Please let me know if you find this useful or come up with any novel implementations.
Enjoy!
Nicholas Robinson