Dashboard Setup

Dashboard Setup

A pre-built Lovelace dashboard is included for visualizing all PowerSync data.

Required HACS Frontend Cards

Install these via HACS > Frontend:

• button-card — Compact chips for controls
• card-mod — Custom card styling
• power-flow-card-plus — Real-time energy flow visualization
• apexcharts-card — Advanced charting for price/energy history

Installation

1. Install the required HACS cards listed above
2. Copy the dashboard YAML from HA Dashboard/power_sync_dashboard.yaml in the repository
3. In Home Assistant: Settings > Dashboards > Add Dashboard
4. Edit the new dashboard > three dots menu > Raw configuration editor
5. Paste the YAML content and save

Required Helper Entities

The Force Charge and Force Discharge controls require input_select helpers:

1. Go to Settings > Devices & Services > Helpers
2. Click + Create Helper > Dropdown
3. Create force_charge_duration with options: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240
4. Create force_discharge_duration with options: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240