References
- Optimal Control of Venetian Blinds for Minimizing Energy Use and Maximizing Daylight — Academic paper (MDPI Energies, 2020) used for the venetian blind tilt optimization algorithm
- Automatic Blinds/Sunscreen Control Based on Sun Platform — Home Assistant community post with in-depth explanation of the calculation variables
- Solar Math Deep Dive Review (Issue #206) — Full mathematical verification of all five core solar formulas (surface azimuth, profile angle, venetian slat optimization, vertical shadow height, awning extension) against ASHRAE Fundamentals, NRC Canada CBD-59, and Duffie & Beckman
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🚀 Getting Started
- Installation
- Migrating from Custom Repository
- Migrating from Adaptive Cover
- First-Time Setup
- Cover Types
🧠 Core Concepts
📐 Cover Types
⚙️ Configuration
- Sun Tracking
- Position
- Position Matching
- Glare Zones
- Automation
- Custom Position
- Force Override
- Weather Safety
- Climate
- Templated Thresholds
- Blindspot
- Summary Screen
- Debug & Diagnostics
🔌 Entities & Services
- Entities
- Proxy Cover Entity
- Position Verification
- My Position Support (Somfy RTS)
- Runtime Configuration Services
🛠️ Operations
🔧 Advanced Use Cases
- Dynamic Temperature Thresholds
- Dynamic Tracking Window
- Bedroom Sleep Mode
- Handling Variable Cloud Cover
- Venetian Tilt-Only on Overcast Days
- Forecast-Based Shading
🎨 Dashboard
🧪 Testing & Simulation
📚 Reference
👩💻 For Developers