From 8e6fad7bd364e17fde5a6d575ddeee7cc14b0bcf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Long Zheng Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:58:16 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md Enable JSON API https://github.com/longzheng/homebridge-fronius-inverter-lights/issues/21 --- README.md | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 57c49f5..4ba9c6d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -41,4 +41,11 @@ npm i -g homebridge-fronius-inverter-lights@latest - `pollInterval` (required) the polling frequency in seconds - `pvMaxPower` (optional) the max capacity of your PV in watts (to show the PV lightbulb brightness % as a percentage of your max capacity) - `battery` (optional) enable battery accessory to show your battery SOC and usage -- + +## Enable Solar API on newer Fronius inverters + +Some newer Fronius inverter models may disable access to the local Solar API by default, which you must manually enable before setting up this plugin. + +Login to the local web UI as **Customer** or **Technician** user, open the hamburger menu on the left, select **Communication**, select **Solar API**, then turn on **Activate communication via Solar API**, and finally select **Save**. + +![image](https://github.com/longzheng/homebridge-fronius-inverter-lights/assets/484912/df891cd0-beb0-4ff1-b184-e5734df9111b)