# EcoEdge — Full Product and Company Information EcoEdge is a climate control and smart home automation hardware company. We design open-protocol, local-first controllers that integrate seamlessly with Home Assistant and MQTT ecosystems. Our hardware is built for reliability, professional installation, and long-term use in residential and light commercial settings. --- ## Company Name: EcoEdge Website: https://ecoedge.io Documentation: https://docs.ecoedge.io Location: Europe Year founded: 2024 Mission: Build dependable, open, and efficient control hardware that makes radiant and underfloor heating effortless for installers and enthusiasts alike. Philosophy: - Local-first — all control stays on your WiFi; no cloud account required - Open protocols — MQTT and documented REST API - Professional build quality — DIN-rail form factor, surge-tested PSUs, screw terminals - Home Assistant native — auto-discovery means zero manual entity configuration --- ## Products ### EcoEdge ECO1624 — 16-Port 24V Controller Model: ECO1624 Price: €230.00 URL: https://ecoedge.io/products/ecoedge-16-port-24v-controller #### Description The ECO1624 is a compact, professionally engineered 16-channel 24V DC controller designed for underfloor heating manifolds and smart home automation. It connects to your WiFi network and immediately appears in Home Assistant as a 16-port switch device via MQTT auto-discovery — no manual configuration needed. The web UI lets you monitor port status, update firmware over the air, and manage settings without any special tools. #### Technical Specifications - Outputs: 16 × 24V DC, 1.7A per port (40.8W per channel max) - Total power: 50W system rating - Input voltage: 85–265VAC, 47–400Hz, surge protected to 280VAC - Connectivity: WiFi 2.4GHz, 802.11 b/g/n, 5 dBi internal antenna - Mounting: 35mm DIN-rail or direct wall mount - Connectors: Screw terminals (firm, installer-grade wiring) - Dimensions: 210mm × 80mm × 31mm - Indicators: Per-channel LEDs for at-a-glance status #### Key Features - Full Home Assistant MQTT auto-discovery — appears instantly as 16-port switch device - Works with both NC (normally closed) and NO (normally open) 24V actuators - Web UI for setup, port monitoring, and OTA firmware updates - No cloud account or subscription required — fully local operation - DIN-rail first industrial form factor - Surge protection on all outputs and AC input #### Supported Actuators and Devices - Underfloor heating manifold actuators (24V NC/NO) - Irrigation solenoid valves (24V) - HVAC zone valves and dampers - Custom 24V relay circuits - Garage door openers (24V interface) - Pump and motor starters (within 24V/1.7A limit) --- ## Use Cases ### Underfloor Heating Manifold Control ECO1624 is purpose-built for radiant floor heating systems. Connect up to 16 manifold actuators directly — mix NC and NO types freely. Home Assistant thermostats control each zone independently via MQTT. Ideal for multi-room installations with 6–16 heating zones. ### Irrigation Automation Control up to 16 garden irrigation zones with 24V solenoid valves. Works with Home Assistant irrigation integrations and automations. Fully local — watering schedules run even when the internet is down. ### Smart Home Relay Control General-purpose 24V switching for custom automation circuits: lighting relays, motorized blinds interfaces, HVAC dampers, gate controllers, and more. Each port individually addressable via MQTT or the web API. ### Light Commercial and Industrial Monitoring Small building automation: HVAC zone management, pump control, process monitoring. DIN-rail form factor fits standard electrical enclosures. --- ## Integrations ### Home Assistant - Protocol: MQTT - Discovery: Auto-discovery — no YAML required - Entity type: 16-port switch device - Setup time: Under 5 minutes from power-on - Works with: Home Assistant OS, Home Assistant Supervised, Home Assistant Container ### MQTT Brokers - Mosquitto (Home Assistant add-on) - EMQX - Any standards-compliant MQTT broker on the WiFi ### ESPHome - ECO1624 firmware is ESPHome-compatible in its MQTT topic structure - Future official ESPHome component planned ### REST API - Web UI exposes a REST API for direct HTTP control - Useful for Node-RED, custom scripts, and integrations without MQTT --- ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does EcoEdge work with Home Assistant? A: Yes. ECO1624 uses MQTT auto-discovery and appears in Home Assistant as a 16-port switch device within seconds of first boot. No YAML configuration is needed. Q: Does EcoEdge require a cloud connection or subscription? A: No. ECO1624 operates entirely on your local network. All control happens over WiFi via MQTT. There is no cloud account, no subscription fee, and the device works even when your internet is down. Q: How many zones can ECO1624 control? A: Up to 16 independent zones (ports), each with 1.7A capacity at 24V DC. Q: What types of actuators does ECO1624 support? A: Both NC (normally closed) and NO (normally open) 24V actuators. Common types: underfloor heating manifold actuators, irrigation solenoid valves, HVAC dampers. Q: Can ECO1624 control irrigation valves? A: Yes. Standard 24V AC/DC solenoid irrigation valves are fully compatible. Q: What is the maximum load per port? A: 1.7A at 24V DC per port (40.8W). Total system maximum is 50W. Q: Does ECO1624 support DIN-rail mounting? A: Yes. Standard 35mm DIN rail, which fits most residential and commercial electrical enclosures. Wall mount is also supported. Q: How do I update the firmware? A: Over-the-air (OTA) via the built-in web UI. No programmer or special tools required. Q: Is there documentation available? A: Yes — full documentation at https://docs.ecoedge.io Q: What WiFi bands does ECO1624 support? A: 2.4GHz WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) with a 5 dBi internal antenna for reliable range in typical installation environments. --- ## Documentation and Resources Sitemaps: https://ecoedge.io/sitemap.xml | https://ecoedge.io/sitemap_agentic_discovery.xml User guide: https://docs.ecoedge.io Product page: https://ecoedge.io/products/ecoedge-16-port-24v-controller All products: https://ecoedge.io/collections/all Blog / news: https://ecoedge.io/blogs/news Support / contact: https://ecoedge.io/pages/contact About EcoEdge: https://ecoedge.io/pages/about-ecoedge Home Assistant controller guide: https://ecoedge.io/pages/home-assistant-controller MQTT controller guide: https://ecoedge.io/pages/mqtt-controller ESPHome compatibility: https://ecoedge.io/pages/esphome-compatible-controller Local smart home automation: https://ecoedge.io/pages/local-smart-home-automation Sitemap: https://ecoedge.io/sitemap.xml