hass.tibber_prices/docs/user
Julian Pawlowski 95758ec40a docs(user): rewrite period calculation documentation for clarity
Completely rewrote period-calculation.md based on user feedback and
live development understanding.

Changes:
- Replaced outdated 3-phase relaxation description with correct 4×4
  matrix approach (4 flex levels × 4 filter combinations)
- Added per-day independence explanation (each day relaxes independently)
- Documented replacement logic (larger periods replace smaller ones)
- Added extension logic (baseline periods get expanded, not replaced)
- Updated metadata format examples (price_diff_27.3%+level_any)
- Restructured for clarity: Quick Start → How It Works → Config →
  Relaxation → Scenarios → Troubleshooting
- Added 4 real-world scenarios with automation examples (dishwasher,
  heat pump, EV charging, peak avoidance)
- Added visual timeline examples
- Reduced technical complexity, focused on user understanding
- Added practical troubleshooting with specific solutions

Impact: Users can now understand how period calculation actually works,
with correct information matching the implemented 4×4 relaxation
strategy. Documentation evolved from cold code reading to live
development insights with user feedback.
2025-11-11 21:19:57 +00:00
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automation-examples.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00
configuration.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00
installation.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00
period-calculation.md docs(user): rewrite period calculation documentation for clarity 2025-11-11 21:19:57 +00:00
README.md feat(docs): enhance period calculation documentation and add detailed guides for best/peak price periods 2025-11-10 11:54:06 +00:00
sensors.md feat(docs): enhance period calculation documentation and add detailed guides for best/peak price periods 2025-11-10 11:54:06 +00:00
services.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00
troubleshooting.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00

User Documentation

Welcome to Tibber Prices! This integration provides enhanced electricity price data from Tibber with quarter-hourly precision, statistical analysis, and intelligent ratings.

📚 Documentation

🚀 Quick Start

  1. Install via HACS (add as custom repository)
  2. Add Integration in Home Assistant → Settings → Devices & Services
  3. Enter Tibber API Token (get yours at developer.tibber.com)
  4. Configure Price Thresholds (optional, defaults work for most users)
  5. Start Using Sensors in automations, dashboards, and scripts!

Key Features

  • Quarter-hourly precision - 15-minute intervals for accurate price tracking
  • Statistical analysis - Trailing/leading 24h averages for context
  • Price ratings - LOW/NORMAL/HIGH classification based on your thresholds
  • Best/Peak hour detection - Automatic detection of cheapest/peak periods with configurable filters (learn how)
  • ApexCharts integration - Custom services for beautiful price charts
  • Multi-currency support - EUR, NOK, SEK with proper minor units (ct, øre, öre)

🤝 Need Help?


Note: These guides are for end users. If you want to contribute to development, see the Developer Documentation.