Automation: controlling an electric boiler with Leafy Energy (Homey)

Using cheap hours to heat water

Another popular Leafy Energy demo is an electric boiler that heats primarily during cheap hours. Homey is ideal here, because you can build your WHEN-AND-THEN flows visually.

Conceptual flow

1. When dynamic price is lower than 0.18 EUR.
2. And boiler temperature is below a defined level.
3. Then turn relay “Boiler” on.
4. And send a push notification that cheap power is being used for heating.

Visual explanation

In the demo you show the Homey interface where Leafy Energy provides pricing and Homey drives the boiler. This makes the concept very tangible for non-technical stakeholders.