Smart switches
evcc supports smart sockets and controllable switches. They work similarly to chargers but without power control — evcc only switches the socket on or off. If enough surplus or cheap energy is available, the socket is switched automatically.
Setup
Recommended: Set up your smart switches via the web interface under Configuration → Charging & Heating.
Alternative: You can also set up your switches via the configuration file.
Modes
Depending on the application there are two modes, implicitly chosen via the standbypower parameter.
Charging mode (default)
Suitable for sockets that control battery-powered vehicles (e-motorcycles, e-bikes, tool batteries …).
The measured power at the switch is treated as charging power.
If it falls below standbypower (default 15 W), evcc treats the device as charged.
This mode is active whenever standbypower is not negative.
chargers: - name: e_bike_outlet type: template template: tasmota host: 192.0.2.1 standbypower: 50Static mode
Suitable for general consumers such as heat pumps, air conditioners or heaters.
Activated by a negative standbypower value.
chargers: - name: my_sg_ready type: template template: shelly host: 192.0.2.2 standbypower: -5000