🚀 v0.3.0 - PetKit BLE Integration Release
✅ Stable Release | 🏠 Home Assistant Integration | 📡 Bluetooth Low Energy Control
🐾 For pet owners: Advanced local control of Petkit W4/W5/CTW2 water fountains through Home Assistant
📊 Release Metrics
| Component | Count | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 0.3.0 |
Stable | Upgrade from v0.2.6 |
| Changes | 1 commits | Code & Docs | 4 files modified |
| Code Files | 3 | Python/YAML | Core functionality updates |
| Documentation | 0 | Markdown | User guides and API docs |
| Workflows | 0 | CI/CD | Automation improvements |
✨ New Features & Capabilities
- Add configurable data update interval - users can now set polling frequency from 5-300 seconds via integration options - v0.3.0
🏠 Home Assistant Benefits
🔌 Integration Features
- Local BLE Control: Direct device communication without cloud services
- Real-time Monitoring: Live status updates for battery, filter, and water levels
- Smart Automation: Full HA automation support with device triggers
- Persistent Connection: Automatic reconnection and error recovery
- Privacy First: All data stays local - no cloud dependencies
🐾 Pet Care Automation
- Hydration Monitoring: Track daily water consumption patterns
- Maintenance Alerts: Automated filter and cleaning reminders
- Smart Scheduling: LED control and DND mode automation
- Health Insights: Battery monitoring and device health tracking
🛠️ Installation Guide
Quick Start (HACS)
# Add custom repository
Repository: https://github.com/pdiegmann/ha-petkit-ble
Category: Integration
# Install and restart HA
# Configure via Integrations pageManual Installation
# Download and extract
wget https://github.com/pdiegmann/ha-petkit-ble/archive/main.zip
unzip main.zip
# Copy to Home Assistant
cp -r custom_components/petkit_ble /config/custom_components/
# Restart and configure🔧 Supported Hardware
| Device Series | Status | Features | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petkit W4 | ✅ Full Support | All sensors, controls | Complete feature set |
| Petkit W5 | ✅ Full Support | All sensors, controls | Tested with Eversweet 2 Solo |
| Petkit CTW2 | ✅ Full Support | All sensors, controls | All variants supported |
📞 Support & Community
🔗 Quick Links
- 📈 Changelog - Detailed code changes
- 📖 Documentation - Setup and troubleshooting
- 🐛 Issues - Bug reports and features
- 📦 HACS - Easy installation
🌐 Community
- 🏠 HA Community Forum - General discussions
- 💬 Discord - Real-time help
- 🔗 Reddit - Tips and showcases
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