I was hoping v83 would FINALLY add in support for the Aotec HEM v2 (DSB28) but alas, it is not to be.
The A+ goes back to the junk pile while I wait for the tp-link SR20 router to be released. Sometimes newer is not better and Almond+ proves this over and over again.
Are you certain?
I've been using the Aeotec HEM Gen1 for over 6 months and now have more configuration options with R83.
What are the distinct advantages of the Gen 2 unit over the $25 Gen 1? Only thing I noted was "real time" data which would have to be collected and forwarded. Currently I'm getting frequent updates and threshold changes, more than enough data to aggregate. Not sure I even care about "real time" data as I don't have a gauge on the wall I'm watching. I am in the process of building an app to monitor usage and set some alarms.
What are your plans for collecting and utilizing data? I ask because for $25 you can have an immediate workaround that is quite serviceable.