Previously I integrated my heat pump with home assistant via WiFi and LGs ThinQ API, in this video we take the home assistant integration to another level with a direct Modbus integration.
Waveshare RS485 to RJ45 Ethernet Converter Module - https://amzn.to/3QOgo80
DIN Rail Junction Box - https://amzn.to/47BBYlT
The modbus YAML file is available here: https://rodmcbain.com/mastering-modbus-heat-pump-integration-with-home-assistant/
Waveshare page with a link to the vircom app - https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/RS485_TO_POE_ETH_(B)
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00:00 Intro
01:36 Modbus module heat pump connection
03:36 Din rail and Waveshare module install
06:53 Waveshare module setup
08:43 Modbus Intro and Home Assistant setup
16:56 Home assistant dashboard