Connect Bosch Home Connect to KODE OS for other data integration
Overview
Use this integration to connect Bosch Home Connect appliances to KODE OS. You discover compatible devices and collect appliance status and sensor points over REST.Supported Capabilities
- Discover Devices & Points
- Collect Sensor Data
Prerequisites
- An active account with Bosch Home Connect and access to their API or developer portal
- OAuth client credentials (Client ID and Client Secret) from the Bosch Home Connect developer portal
- KODE OS environment with access to Data Sources
Generate API Credentials
- Log in to the Bosch Home Connect developer portal or admin console
- Navigate to the API or developer settings section
- Create a new API application or client
- Note the Client ID and Client Secret — you will need these when configuring the connector in KODE OS
Configure Connector in KODE OS
- Navigate to Data Sources in your building
- Click API Catalog and search for Bosch Home Connect
- Click + Add Datasource
- Fill in the fields below and complete the three-page setup flow
Discover Devices and Points
After configuring the connector, click Discover on the connector detail page. KODE OS will query the Bosch Home Connect system and return a list of available devices and their data points. Review the discovered items and select the devices you want to register in KODE OS. For more details on the discovery process, see the Discovery guide.Devices and Points
When you discover devices from Bosch Home Connect, KODE OS maps them to the following device types and data points:Connected Device
Canonical Type:default
What Data You Get
Point History
Time-series readings including Inactive, Automatic, Low, PreHeating, Open, Ristretto, Mild, Right, and 12 more, collected at regular intervals from connected devicesPolling Schedule
- Point History — Default polling: 15 minutes (min: 15 minutes, max: 1 hours)
Use Cases
Once connected, this integration enables you to:- Centralize Bosch Home Connect data in your building operations dashboard
- Correlate data from this system with other building systems for comprehensive analytics
Troubleshooting
Authentication or connection error
Authentication or connection error
Verify that the credentials are correct and have not expired. Check that the URL is reachable from the KODE OS environment. Ensure the Client ID and Client Secret match the values from the Bosch Home Connect developer portal.
Discovery returns no devices
Discovery returns no devices
Verify the connector credentials have sufficient permissions in the Bosch Home Connect system to list devices. Run a test connection first to confirm connectivity. Some systems require specific API scopes or roles for device enumeration.
Data collection stops or gaps appear
Data collection stops or gaps appear
Check the connector status on the Data Sources page. If the status shows an error, review the error logs on the connector detail page. Common causes include expired credentials, network changes, or rate limiting by the Bosch Home Connect API.