Octopus Home Pro Hardware

Explore the powerful hardware features of the Octopus Home Pro device.

The Ultimate Smart Energy Hub

The Octopus Home Pro is a powerful hardware platform designed to revolutionize how you interact with your home's energy.

Combining the capabilities of a Consumer Access Device (CAD) with advanced computing and connectivity features, the Octopus Home Pro bridges the gap between smart meters, home automation, and custom development.

Consumer Access Device Zigbee Hub App Platform Pi HAT Compatible Developer Toolkit
Octopus Home Pro Device

Technical Specifications

Processor

  • Powerful iMX8M Nano processor
  • Matrix LED display

Connectivity

  • WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Zigbee coordinator

Smart Meter Interface

  • SMETS2 compatible
  • Zigbee HAN connection
  • Real-time data access
  • Gas & electricity support

Expansion

  • 40-pin Pi HAT connector
  • USB 2.0 port
  • I2C/SPI interfaces
  • GPIO access

Key Hardware Features

Matrix LED Display

Integrated visual feedback and status information.

The Octopus Home Pro features a built-in matrix LED display that provides visual feedback about energy usage, system status, and alerts. This low-power display offers at-a-glance information without requiring a separate monitor.

  • Energy usage visualization with visual indicators
  • System status and activity notifications
  • Customizable display patterns via the SDK
  • Low power consumption for continuous operation

24×12 RGB Matrix LED Display

Smart Meter Integration

Direct access to your smart meter data.

The Octopus Home Pro functions as a Consumer Access Device (CAD), establishing a secure connection to your SMETS2 smart meter via the Home Area Network (HAN). This allows it to access real-time electricity and gas consumption data directly from your meters.

  • Connects to your home's smart meters via Zigbee HAN
  • Reads electricity consumption in watts/kWh
  • Monitors gas usage in cubic meters/kWh
  • Stores historical data for trend analysis
Smart Meter Connection

Zigbee Smart Home Hub

Connect and control your smart home devices.

Built-in Zigbee coordinator functionality allows the Octopus Home Pro to act as a smart home hub for your Zigbee-enabled devices. Control lights, sensors, plugs, and more without needing a separate hub.

  • Discovers and pairs with Zigbee devices
  • Controls smart lights, switches, and plugs
  • Reads data from sensors and other monitoring devices
  • Creates device groups and scenes for coordinated control
Zigbee Hub

Pi HAT Compatibility

Expand with hardware add-ons.

The Octopus Home Pro features a 40-pin GPIO header compatible with Raspberry Pi HATs (Hardware Attached on Top), allowing you to extend functionality with a wide range of hardware add-ons.

  • Compatible with most Raspberry Pi HATs
  • Add sensors, displays, and other peripherals
  • Access GPIO pins for custom hardware projects
  • Use I2C/SPI for communication with external devices
Pi HAT Connector

Powerful App Platform

Run multiple apps simultaneously.

The Octopus Home Pro's powerful hardware allows it to run multiple applications simultaneously, each accessing energy data, smart home devices, and other resources as needed.

  • App isolation ensures stability and security
  • Resource management prevents performance issues
  • Shared access to system APIs and data
  • Background processing for continuous monitoring
App Platform

Integration Capabilities

Home Assistant

The Octopus Home Pro seamlessly integrates with Home Assistant, allowing you to incorporate your energy data into your existing smart home setup. Use energy readings to trigger automations, display real-time usage on dashboards, and more.

  • Connect via local network API
  • Energy data appears as sensors
  • Trigger automations based on usage
  • Control the Octopus Home Pro apps

GivEnergy Systems

Connect your Octopus Home Pro to GivEnergy battery storage systems for intelligent energy management. Optimize battery charging and discharging based on real-time usage, solar generation, and energy prices.

  • Monitor battery status and charge levels
  • Coordinate with solar production
  • Optimize charge/discharge cycles
  • Schedule operations based on energy prices

Zigbee Ecosystem

As a fully functional Zigbee coordinator, the Octopus Home Pro can connect to a wide range of Zigbee devices from various manufacturers. Control lights, switches, sensors, and more without additional hubs.

  • Compatible with major Zigbee device brands
  • Direct control without cloud dependencies
  • Automations based on sensor data
  • Group control for coordinated actions

Example Hardware Setups

Energy Monitoring Station

Transform your Octopus Home Pro into a comprehensive energy monitoring station with a display HAT.

Components:

  • Octopus Home Pro base unit
  • 7" Touch Display HAT
  • Energy Monitor Pro app
  • Price Alert app

Capabilities:

  • Always-on dashboard showing real-time usage
  • Touch interface for detailed analytics
  • Price alerts and usage notifications
  • Historical trend visualization

Smart Home Controller

Use the Octopus Home Pro as the center of your smart home, controlling devices based on energy usage.

Components:

  • Octopus Home Pro base unit
  • Zigbee smart plugs, lights, and sensors
  • Smart Lighting Control app
  • Home Assistant Bridge app

Capabilities:

  • Turn off non-essential devices during peak prices
  • Adjust lighting based on time of day and energy costs
  • Monitor room temperatures and optimize heating
  • Integrate with existing Home Assistant setup

Solar & Battery Optimizer

Maximize your renewable energy setup with intelligent management of solar and battery systems.

Components:

  • Octopus Home Pro base unit
  • GivEnergy battery system
  • Solar panels with inverter
  • Battery Optimizer app
  • Solar Manager app

Capabilities:

  • Coordinate battery charging with solar production
  • Discharge battery during peak price periods
  • Charge from grid during low-price periods
  • Optimize self-consumption of solar energy

Developer Workbench

Set up a complete development environment for creating custom energy applications.

Components:

  • Octopus Home Pro base unit
  • Sensor HAT with environmental sensors
  • Developer SDK app
  • VS Code on connected computer

Capabilities:

  • Real-time app development and testing
  • Access to all energy and sensor data
  • Hardware integration via GPIO pins
  • Create and deploy custom applications

Ready to transform your energy experience?

The Octopus Home Pro hardware platform gives you unprecedented control over your home's energy use, smart devices, and custom applications.

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