HOw to get Authorization Key and Device ID Explanation

[mrkatz]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Unable to setup as I don't know how to get Authorization Key and Device ID

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[pencilhead1]

Check: https://github.com/WeekendWarrior1/powerpal_ble Details there. You may need to check / disable all bluetooth on all devices, apart from the one you are using to get codes.

[mindmelting]

Thanks @pencilhead1 - I can add reference to this in the README. Alternatively, owning a Powerpal Pro makes this painless (been a while since I looked up the status of those devices though)

[matthewbayard]

Thanks @pencilhead1 - I can add reference to this in the README. Alternatively, owning a Powerpal Pro makes this painless (been a while since I looked up the status of those devices though)

Are you still using the Pro?

[mindmelting]

@matthewbayard yes I am - although I got the email about them decommissioning it. This technically does not affect this integration as it pulls from the API directly - but would mean needing to replace the Pro with an ESPHome solution which is available...(I haven't tried this yet!)

[matthewbayard]

@matthewbayard yes I am - although I got the email about them decommissioning it. This technically does not affect this integration as it pulls from the API directly - but would mean needing to replace the Pro with an ESPHome solution which is available...(I haven't tried this yet!)

Its a shame they won't just keep the Pro working as its been very solid.

Any tips on getting the Powerpal API Authorization Key in 2024?

[mindmelting]

I believe that the authorisation key you are using today will stay the same... you will just need a device (an ESPHome or an always powered tablet) to send the data continuously instead of the Pro...

[mindmelting]

Also if you are using the ESPHome solution here https://github.com/WeekendWarrior1/powerpal_ble you may not actually need to use this integration anymore...