power_meter_common.yaml

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# User interaction
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substitutions:
  power_meter_activated_at_start: "0"

# Activate or not power meter
globals:
  - id: power_meter_activated
    type: int
    initial_value: ${power_meter_activated_at_start}
    restore_value: True


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# Sensor updated every second to give feedback in Home Assistant
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sensor:
  # Sensor showing the actual power consumption
  - id: real_power
    platform: template
    name: "Real Power"
    device_class: "power"
    unit_of_measurement: "W"
    update_interval: 1s

  # Sensor showing the actual power consumption
  - id: consumption
    platform: template
    name: "Consumption"
    device_class: "power"
    unit_of_measurement: "W"
    update_interval: 1s