Integrating OWON Devices: Tuya, Open API, ZigBee Gateway API and Home Assistant
Short answer: OWON devices can be integrated in four ways: through Tuya and the Smart Life app, through the PC4713 Open Series open API (HTTP, MQTT, Modbus TCP, RS485 Modbus RTU), through the Server API and Gateway API of the SEG-X3 and SEG-X5 gateways, and through Home Assistant (HA platform) integration stated for the PC4713.
Which integration path should I use?
| Path | Devices | Interfaces listed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuya / Smart Life | PC4713 Tuya Series, PC473, PC321, PC341, PC311, PC472; PCT513-TY, PCT533-W-TY | Smart Life app; automation with other Tuya devices | Fast deployment with app monitoring |
| Open API | PC4713-W-485, PC4713-W | Wi-Fi: HTTP, MQTT, Modbus TCP. RS485: Modbus RTU | Your own cloud server or local Modbus-based systems |
| ZigBee gateway API | SEG-X5, SEG-X3 and the ZigBee devices on them | Server API and Gateway API; JSON over TCP/IP, TCP, UDP | Connecting ZigBee devices to a third-party cloud server or app |
| Home Assistant | PC4713 Open Series and Tuya Series | HA platform integration stated on the datasheets | Home energy dashboards and automations |
Integration guides
Tuya and Smart Life Integration for OWON Meters and ThermostatsHow OWON Tuya-compliant meters and thermostats work with the Smart Life app, including pairing methods and LED status meanings...PC4713 Open API: HTTP, MQTT, Modbus TCP and RS485 Modbus RTUHow to read OWON PC4713 Open Series energy meter data locally or send it to your own server using the built-in web interface...ZigBee Gateway API: Server API and Gateway API for SEG-X3 and SEG-X5How OWON SEG-X3 and SEG-X5 ZigBee gateways integrate with third-party cloud servers and apps through the open Server API and...
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get API and protocol documents?
Contact OWON sales. The PC4713 Open Series quick start guide says protocol documents for HTTP, MQTT, Modbus TCP and RTU are provided by sales personnel.
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