Reverse engineering a HRV protocol
Over the past few years, I’ve developed a strong interest in home automation. For example, Home Assistant automatically controls the interior climate by managing the thermostats, opening and closing blinds, and running expeller fans to manage humidity. After installing a Fantech Hero HRV to improve interior air quality, I was disappointed to find there was no existing Home Assistant integration. My goal was to integrate the HRV into the automation system to optimize comfort and energy use: vent the minimal amount required to maintain air quality, while taking into account temperature set points, humidity, and outdoor air quality.