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--- venus-os:large [2025-11-27 12:16] – [5.9 Node-RED Dashboard] dfaber
+++ venus-os:large [2026-03-12 08:03] (current) – [5.8 Virtual devices] added virtual switches warwickchapman
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 Virtual devices are ideal for integrating third-party or DIY equipment:
+  * **Virtual switch** – an IoT switch running Tasmota can be exposed in the GX New UI switch pane, and controlled in automation flows based on conditions such as battery state of charge.
   * **Virtual meteo** – weather data from an unsupported or custom weather system with an API can be injected into a virtual meteo device. The data (e.g. wind speed, temperature, humidity) then becomes visible to the GX and in VRM.
   * **Virtual grid meter** – calculated grid import/export values can be published to the GX device, allowing systems without a supported grid meter to present grid data.
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   * **Tank sensor**
   * **Temperature sensor**
+As separate Virtual Switch node is provided for the virtual switch feature.
+=== Virtual Switches ===
+Virtual Switches are a special class of virtual devices:
+  * They appear in the **Switch pane** of the **New UI** in Venus OS.
+  * They can be controlled like a real digital switch — toggled on/off, queried from the GX, and automated via Node-RED flows.
+  * Their state is stored on the GX device and can survive reboots.
+  * They are useful for integrating third-party automation logic, external hardware, or remote control scenarios without requiring a physical relay.
 === Setup ===