Issue 585 add auto start/stop feature (#594 )

* Migrate to HA 2024.10.4 * Auto start/stop alog and testu + ConfigFlow * With config flow ok * Change algo * All is fine * Add change_preset test * + comment * FIX too much start/stop * Change algo to take slop into account * Allow calculation even if slope is None * With enable + tests + hysteresis in calculation * Add hvac_off_reason and test with window interaction * Fix some tests * Restore saved_state * Release --------- Co-authored-by: Jean-Marc Collin <jean-marc.collin-extern@renault.com>
2024-11-01 18:54:22 +01:00
20 changed files with 2502 additions and 210 deletions
--- a/README-fr.md
+++ b/README-fr.md
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
      - [Compensation de la température interne](#compensation-de-la-température-interne)
      - [Synthèse de l'algorithme d'auto-régulation](#synthèse-de-lalgorithme-dauto-régulation)
      - [Le mode auto-fan](#le-mode-auto-fan)
+      - [Le démarrage / arrêt automatique](#le-démarrage--arrêt-automatique)
    - [Pour un thermostat de type ```thermostat_over_valve```:](#pour-un-thermostat-de-type-thermostat_over_valve)
  - [Configurez les coefficients de l'algorithme TPI](#configurez-les-coefficients-de-lalgorithme-tpi)
  - [Configurer les températures préréglées](#configurer-les-températures-préréglées)
@@ -92,6 +93,9 @@ Ce composant personnalisé pour Home Assistant est une mise à niveau et est une


 > ![Nouveau](images/new-icon.png) _*Historique des dernières versions*_
+> * **Release 6.5** :
+>   - Ajout d'une nouvelle fonction permettant l'arrêt et la relance automatique d'un VTherm `over_climate` [585](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/585)
+>   - Amélioration de la gestion des ouvertures au démarrage. Permet de mémoriser et de recalculer l'état d'une ouverture au redémarage de Home Assistant [504](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/504)
 > * **Release 6.0** :
 >   - Ajout d'entités du domaine Number permettant de configurer les températures des presets [354](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/354)
 >   - Refonte complète du menu de configuration pour supprimer les températures et utililsation d'un menu au lieu d'un tunnel de configuration [354](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/354)
@@ -100,14 +104,14 @@ Ce composant personnalisé pour Home Assistant est une mise à niveau et est une
 >   - ajout de seuils de régulation pour les `over_valve` pour éviter de trop vider la batterie des TRV [#338](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/338),
 >   - ajout d'une option permettant d'utiliser la température interne d'un TRV pour forcer l' auto-régulation [#348](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/348),
 >   - ajout d'une fonction de keep-alive pour les VTherm `over_switch` [#345](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/345)
-> * **Release 5.3** : Ajout d'une fonction de pilotage d'une chaudière centrale [#234](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/234) - plus d'infos ici: [Le contrôle d'une chaudière centrale](#le-contrôle-dune-chaudière-centrale). Ajout de la possibilité de désactiver le mode sécurité pour le thermomètre extérieur [#343](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/343)
-> * **Release 5.2** : Ajout d'un `central_mode` permettant de piloter tous les VTherms de façon centralisée [#158](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/158).
-> * **Release 5.1** : Limitation des valeurs envoyées aux valves et au température envoyées au climate sous-jacent.
-> * **Release 5.0** : Ajout d'une configuration centrale permettant de mettre en commun les attributs qui peuvent l'être [#239](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/239).

 <details>
 <summary>Autres versions</summary>

+> * **Release 5.3** : Ajout d'une fonction de pilotage d'une chaudière centrale [#234](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/234) - plus d'infos ici: [Le contrôle d'une chaudière centrale](#le-contrôle-dune-chaudière-centrale). Ajout de la possibilité de désactiver le mode sécurité pour le thermomètre extérieur [#343](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/343)
+> * **Release 5.2** : Ajout d'un `central_mode` permettant de piloter tous les VTherms de façon centralisée [#158](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/158).
+> * **Release 5.1** : Limitation des valeurs envoyées aux valves et au température envoyées au climate sous-jacent.
+> * **Release 5.0** : Ajout d'une configuration centrale permettant de mettre en commun les attributs qui peuvent l'être [#239](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/239).
 > * **Release 4.3** : Ajout d'un mode auto-fan pour le type `over_climate` permettant d'activer la ventilation si l'écart de température est important [#223](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/223).
 > * **Release 4.2** : Le calcul de la pente de la courbe de température se fait maintenant en °/heure et non plus en °/min [#242](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/242). Correction de la détection automatique des ouvertures par l'ajout d'un lissage de la courbe de température .
 > * **Release 4.1** : Ajout d'un mode de régulation **Expert** dans lequel l'utilisateur peut spécifier ses propres paramètres d'auto-régulation au lieu d'utiliser les pre-programmés [#194](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/194).
@@ -510,6 +514,17 @@ Il faut évidemment que votre équipement sous-jacent soit équipée d'une venti
 Si votre équipement ne comprend pas le mode Turbo, le mode Forte` sera utilisé en remplacement.
 Une fois l'écart de température redevenu faible, la ventilation se mettra dans un mode "normal" qui dépend de votre équipement à savoir (dans l'ordre) : `Silence (mute)`, `Auto (auto)`, `Faible (low)`. La première valeur qui est possible pour votre équipement sera choisie.

+#### Le démarrage / arrêt automatique
+Cette fonction a été introduite en 6.5.0. Elle permet d'autoriser VTherm a stopper un équipement qui n'a pas besoin d'être allumé et de le redémarrer lorsque les conditions le réclame. Cette fonction est munie de 3 réglages qui permettent d'arrêter / relancer plus ou moins rapidement l'équipement.
+
+Pour l'utiliser, vous devez :
+1. Ajouter la fonction `Avec démmarrage et extinction automatique` dans le menu 'Fonctions',
+2. Paramétrer le niveau de détection dans l'option 'Allumage/extinction automatique' qui s'affiche lorsque la fonction a été activée. Vous choisissez le niveau de détection entre 'Lent', 'Moyen' et 'Rapide'. Les arrêts/relances seront plus nombreux avec le niveau 'Rapide'.
+
+Une fois paramétré, vous aurez maintenant une nouvelle entité de type `switch` qui vous permet d'autoriser ou non l'arrêt/relance automatique sans toucher à la configuration. Cette entité est disponible sur l'appareil VTherm et se nomme `switch.<name>_enable_auto_start_stop`. Cochez la pour autoriser le démarrage et extinction automatique.
+
+L'algorithme de détection est décrit [ici](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/585).
+
 ### Pour un thermostat de type ```thermostat_over_valve```:
 ![image](images/config-linked-entity3.png)
 Vous pouvez choisir jusqu'à entité du domaine ```number``` ou ```ìnput_number``` qui vont commander les vannes.
@@ -911,6 +926,8 @@ context:
 | ``central_boiler_activation_service``     | Service d'activation de la chaudière                                              | -             | -                   | -            | X                        |
 | ``central_boiler_deactivation_service``   | Service de desactivation de la chaudière                                          | -             | -                   | -            | X                        |
 | ``used_by_controls_central_boiler``       | Indique si le VTherm contrôle la chaudière centrale                               | X             | X                   | X            | -                        |
+| ``use_auto_start_stop_feature``           | Indique si la fonction de démarrage/extinction automatique est activée            | -             | X                   | -            | -                        |
+| ``auto_start_stop_lvel``                  | Le niveau de détection de l'auto start/stop                                       | -             | X                   | -            | -                        |
 </details>

 # Exemples de réglage
@@ -1168,6 +1185,9 @@ Les attributs personnalisés sont les suivants :
 | ``is_controlled_by_central_mode`` | True si le VTherm peut être controlé de façon centrale                                                                                                                   |
 | ``last_central_mode``             | Le dernier mode central utilisé (None si le VTherm n'est pas controlé en central)                                                                                        |
 | ``is_used_by_central_boiler``     | Indique si le VTherm peut contrôler la chaudière centrale                                                                                                                |
+| ``auto_start_stop_enable``        | Indique si le VTherm est autorisé à s'auto démarrer/arrêter                                                                                                              |
+| ``auto_start_stop_level``         | Indique le niveau d'auto start/stop                                                                                                                                      |
+| ``hvac_off_reason``               | Indique la raison de l'arrêt (hvac_off) du VTherm. Ce peut être Window, Auto-start/stop ou Manuel                                                                        |

 # Quelques résultats

--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
      - [Internal temperature compensation](#internal-temperature-compensation)
      - [synthesis of the self-regulation algorithm](#synthesis-of-the-self-regulation-algorithm)
      - [Auto-fan mode](#auto-fan-mode)
+      - [Automatic start/stop](#automatic-startstop)
    - [For a thermostat of type ```thermostat_over_valve```:](#for-a-thermostat-of-type-thermostat_over_valve)
  - [Configure the TPI algorithm coefficients](#configure-the-tpi-algorithm-coefficients)
  - [Configure the preset temperature](#configure-the-preset-temperature)
@@ -93,6 +94,9 @@
 This custom component for Home Assistant is an upgrade and is a complete rewrite of the component "Awesome thermostat" (see [Github](https://github.com/dadge/awesome_thermostat)) with addition of features.

 >![New](images/new-icon.png) _*Latest releases*_
+> * **Release 6.5** :
+> - Added a new function allowing the automatic shutdown and restart of a VTherm `over_climate` [585](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/585)
+> - Improved management of openings at startup. Allows to memorize and recalculate the state of an opening when restarting Home Assistant [504](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/504)
 > * **Release 6.0**:
 > - Added entities from the Number domain to configure preset temperatures [354](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/354)
 > - Complete redesign of the configuration menu to remove temperatures and use a menu instead of a configuration tunnel [354](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/354)
@@ -101,13 +105,13 @@ This custom component for Home Assistant is an upgrade and is a complete rewrite
 >   - addition of regulation thresholds for the `over_valve` to avoid draining the TRV battery too much [#338](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/338),
 >   - added an option allowing the internal temperature of a TRV to be used to force self-regulation [#348](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/348),
 >   - added a keep-alive function for VTherm `over_switch` [#345](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/345)
+<details>
+<summary>Others releases</summary>
+
 > * **Release 5.3**: Added a central boiler control function [#234](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/234) - more information here: [Controlling a central boiler](#controlling-a-central-boiler). Added the ability to disable security mode for outdoor thermometer [#343](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/343)
 > * **Release 5.2**: Added a `central_mode` allowing all VTherms to be controlled centrally [#158](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/158).
 > * **Release 5.1**: Limitation of the values sent to the valves and the temperature sent to the underlying climate.
 > * **Release 5.0**: Added a central configuration allowing the sharing of attributes that can be shared [#239](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/239).
-<details>
-<summary>Others releases</summary>
-
 > * **Release 4.3**: Added an auto-fan mode for the `over_climate` type allowing ventilation to be activated if the temperature difference is significant [#223](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/223).
 > * **Release 4.2**: The calculation of the slope of the temperature curve is now done in °/hour and no longer in °/min [#242](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/242). Correction of automatic detection of openings by adding smoothing of the temperature curve.
 > * **Release 4.1**: Added an **Expert** regulation mode in which the user can specify their own auto-regulation parameters instead of using the pre-programmed ones [#194]( https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/194).
@@ -500,6 +504,17 @@ Obviously your underlying equipment must be equipped with ventilation and be con
 If your equipment does not include Turbo mode, Forte` mode will be used as a replacement.
 Once the temperature difference becomes low again, the ventilation will go into a "normal" mode which depends on your equipment, namely (in order): `Silence (mute)`, `Auto (auto)`, `Low (low)`. The first value that is possible for your equipment will be chosen.

+#### Automatic start/stop
+This function was introduced in 6.5.0. It allows VTherm to stop equipment that does not need to be turned on and to restart it when conditions require it. This function has 3 settings that allow the equipment to be stopped/restarted more or less quickly.
+
+To use it, you must:
+1. Add the `Use the auto start and stop feature` function in the 'Features' menu,
+2. Set the detection level in the `Auto start and stop` option that is displayed when the function has been activated. You choose the detection level between 'Slow', 'Medium' and 'Fast'. The 'Fast' level will result in more shutdowns/restarts.
+
+Once configured, you will now have a new entity of type `switch` that allows you to authorize or not the automatic shutdown/restart without touching the configuration. This entity is available on the VTherm device and is called `switch.<name>_enable_auto_start_stop`. Check it to authorize the automatic startup and shutdown.
+
+The detection algorithm is described [here](https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/585).
+
 ### For a thermostat of type ```thermostat_over_valve```:
 ![image](images/config-linked-entity3.png)
 You can choose up to domain entity ```number``` or ```ìnput_number``` which will control the valves.
@@ -900,6 +915,8 @@ context:
 | ``central_boiler_activation_service``     | Activation service of the boiler                                              | -             | -                   | -            | X                       |
 | ``central_boiler_deactivation_service``   | Deactivaiton service of the boiler                                            | -             | -                   | -            | X                       |
 | ``used_by_controls_central_boiler``       | Indicate if the VTherm control the central boiler                             | X             | X                   | X            | -                       |
+| ``use_auto_start_stop_feature``           | Indique si la fonction de démarrage/extinction automatique est activée        | -             | X                   | -            | -                       |
+| ``auto_start_stop_lvel``                  | Le niveau de détection de l'auto start/stop                                   | -             | X                   | -            | -                       |
 </details>

 # Tuning examples
@@ -1155,6 +1172,9 @@ Custom attributes are the following:
 | ``is_controlled_by_central_mode`` | True if the VTherm can be centrally controlled                                                                                   |
 | ``last_central_mode``             | The last central mode used (None if the VTherm is not centrally controlled)                                                      |
 | ``is_used_by_central_boiler``     | Indicate if the VTherm can control the central boiler                                                                            |
+| ``auto_start_stop_enable``        | Indique si le VTherm est autorisé à s'auto démarrer/arrêter                                                                      |
+| ``auto_start_stop_level``         | Indique le niveau d'auto start/stop                                                                                              |
+| ``hvac_off_reason``               | Indique la raison de l'arrêt (hvac_off) du VTherm. Ce peut être Window, Auto-start/stop ou Manuel                                |

 # Some results

--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/auto_start_stop_algorithm.py
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/auto_start_stop_algorithm.py
@@ -0,0 +1,239 @@
+# pylint: disable=line-too-long
+""" This file implements the Auto start/stop algorithm as described here: https://github.com/jmcollin78/versatile_thermostat/issues/585
+"""
+
+import logging
+from datetime import datetime
+from typing import Literal
+
+from homeassistant.components.climate import HVACMode
+
+from .const import (
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_FAST,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_MEDIUM,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_SLOW,
+    TYPE_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS,
+)
+
+
+_LOGGER = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+# Some constant to make algorithm depending of level
+DT_MIN = {
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE: 0,  # Not used
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_SLOW: 30,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_MEDIUM: 15,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_FAST: 7,
+}
+
+# the measurement cycle (2 min)
+CYCLE_SEC = 120
+
+# A temp hysteresis to avoid rapid OFF/ON
+TEMP_HYSTERESIS = 0.5
+
+ERROR_THRESHOLD = {
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE: 0,  # Not used
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_SLOW: 10,  # 10 cycle above 1° or 5 cycle above 2°, ...
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_MEDIUM: 5,  # 5 cycle above 1° or 3 cycle above 2°, ..., 1 cycle above 5°
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_FAST: 2,  # 2 cycle above 1° or 1 cycle above 2°
+}
+
+AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_OFF = "turnOff"
+AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_ON = "turnOn"
+AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING = "nothing"
+AUTO_START_STOP_ACTIONS = Literal[  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
+    AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_OFF,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_ON,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING,
+]
+
+class AutoStartStopDetectionAlgorithm:
+    """The class that implements the algorithm listed above"""
+
+    _dt: float | None = None
+    _level: str = AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE
+    _accumulated_error: float = 0
+    _error_threshold: float | None = None
+    _last_calculation_date: datetime | None = None
+
+    def __init__(self, level: TYPE_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS, vtherm_name) -> None:
+        """Initalize a new algorithm with the right constants"""
+        self._vtherm_name = vtherm_name
+        self._init_level(level)
+
+    def _init_level(self, level: TYPE_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS):
+        """Initialize a new level"""
+        if level == self._level:
+            return
+
+        self._level = level
+        if self._level != AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE:
+            self._dt = DT_MIN[level]
+            self._error_threshold = ERROR_THRESHOLD[level]
+            # reset accumulated error if we change the level
+            self._accumulated_error = 0
+
+    def calculate_action(
+        self,
+        hvac_mode: HVACMode | None,
+        saved_hvac_mode: HVACMode | None,
+        target_temp: float,
+        current_temp: float,
+        slope_min: float | None,
+        now: datetime,
+    ) -> AUTO_START_STOP_ACTIONS:
+        """Calculate an eventual action to do depending of the value in parameter"""
+        if self._level == AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE:
+            _LOGGER.debug(
+                "%s - auto-start/stop is disabled",
+                self,
+            )
+            return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING
+
+        _LOGGER.debug(
+            "%s - calculate_action: hvac_mode=%s, saved_hvac_mode=%s, target_temp=%s, current_temp=%s, slope_min=%s at %s",
+            self,
+            hvac_mode,
+            saved_hvac_mode,
+            target_temp,
+            current_temp,
+            slope_min,
+            now,
+        )
+
+        if hvac_mode is None or target_temp is None or current_temp is None:
+            _LOGGER.debug(
+                "%s - No all mandatory parameters are set. Disable auto-start/stop",
+                self,
+            )
+            return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING
+
+        # Calculate the error factor (P)
+        error = target_temp - current_temp
+
+        # reduce the error considering the dt between the last measurement
+        if self._last_calculation_date is not None:
+            dtmin = (now - self._last_calculation_date).total_seconds() / CYCLE_SEC
+            # ignore two calls too near (< 24 sec)
+            if dtmin <= 0.2:
+                _LOGGER.debug(
+                    "%s - new calculation of auto_start_stop (%s) is too near of the last one (%s). Forget it",
+                    self,
+                    now,
+                    self._last_calculation_date,
+                )
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING
+            error = error * dtmin
+
+        # If the error have change its sign, reset smoothly the accumulated error
+        if error * self._accumulated_error < 0:
+            self._accumulated_error = self._accumulated_error / 2.0
+
+        self._accumulated_error += error
+
+        # Capping of the error
+        self._accumulated_error = min(
+            self._error_threshold,
+            max(-self._error_threshold, self._accumulated_error),
+        )
+
+        self._last_calculation_date = now
+
+        temp_at_dt = current_temp + slope_min * self._dt
+
+        # Check to turn-off
+        # When we hit the threshold, that mean we can turn off
+        if hvac_mode == HVACMode.HEAT:
+            if (
+                self._accumulated_error <= -self._error_threshold
+                and temp_at_dt >= target_temp + TEMP_HYSTERESIS
+            ):
+                _LOGGER.info(
+                    "%s - We need to stop, there is no need for heating for a long time.",
+                    self,
+                )
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_OFF
+            else:
+                _LOGGER.debug("%s - nothing to do, we are heating", self)
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING
+
+        if hvac_mode == HVACMode.COOL:
+            if (
+                self._accumulated_error >= self._error_threshold
+                and temp_at_dt <= target_temp - TEMP_HYSTERESIS
+            ):
+                _LOGGER.info(
+                    "%s - We need to stop, there is no need for cooling for a long time.",
+                    self,
+                )
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_OFF
+            else:
+                _LOGGER.debug(
+                    "%s - nothing to do, we are cooling",
+                    self,
+                )
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING
+
+        # check to turn on
+        if hvac_mode == HVACMode.OFF and saved_hvac_mode == HVACMode.HEAT:
+            if temp_at_dt <= target_temp - TEMP_HYSTERESIS:
+                _LOGGER.info(
+                    "%s - We need to start, because it will be time to heat",
+                    self,
+                )
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_ON
+            else:
+                _LOGGER.debug(
+                    "%s - nothing to do, we don't need to heat soon",
+                    self,
+                )
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING
+
+        if hvac_mode == HVACMode.OFF and saved_hvac_mode == HVACMode.COOL:
+            if temp_at_dt >= target_temp + TEMP_HYSTERESIS:
+                _LOGGER.info(
+                    "%s - We need to start, because it will be time to cool",
+                    self,
+                )
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_ON
+            else:
+                _LOGGER.debug(
+                    "%s - nothing to do, we don't need to cool soon",
+                    self,
+                )
+                return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING
+
+        _LOGGER.debug(
+            "%s - nothing to do, no conditions applied",
+            self,
+        )
+        return AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_NOTHING
+
+    def set_level(self, level: TYPE_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS):
+        """Set a new level"""
+        self._init_level(level)
+
+    @property
+    def dt_min(self) -> float:
+        """Get the dt value"""
+        return self._dt
+
+    @property
+    def accumulated_error(self) -> float:
+        """Get the accumulated error value"""
+        return self._accumulated_error
+
+    @property
+    def accumulated_error_threshold(self) -> float:
+        """Get the accumulated error threshold value"""
+        return self._error_threshold
+
+    @property
+    def level(self) -> TYPE_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS:
+        """Get the level value"""
+        return self._level
+
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        return f"AutoStartStopDetectionAlgorithm-{self._vtherm_name}"
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/base_thermostat.py
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/base_thermostat.py
@@ -62,72 +62,7 @@ from homeassistant.const import (
    STATE_NOT_HOME,
 )

-from .const import (
-    DOMAIN,
-    DEVICE_MANUFACTURER,
-    CONF_POWER_SENSOR,
-    CONF_TEMP_SENSOR,
-    CONF_LAST_SEEN_TEMP_SENSOR,
-    CONF_EXTERNAL_TEMP_SENSOR,
-    CONF_MAX_POWER_SENSOR,
-    CONF_WINDOW_SENSOR,
-    CONF_WINDOW_DELAY,
-    CONF_WINDOW_AUTO_CLOSE_THRESHOLD,
-    CONF_WINDOW_AUTO_OPEN_THRESHOLD,
-    CONF_WINDOW_AUTO_MAX_DURATION,
-    CONF_MOTION_SENSOR,
-    CONF_MOTION_DELAY,
-    CONF_MOTION_OFF_DELAY,
-    CONF_MOTION_PRESET,
-    CONF_NO_MOTION_PRESET,
-    CONF_DEVICE_POWER,
-    CONF_PRESETS,
-    # CONF_PRESETS_AWAY,
-    # CONF_PRESETS_WITH_AC,
-    # CONF_PRESETS_AWAY_WITH_AC,
-    CONF_CYCLE_MIN,
-    CONF_PROP_FUNCTION,
-    CONF_TPI_COEF_INT,
-    CONF_TPI_COEF_EXT,
-    CONF_PRESENCE_SENSOR,
-    CONF_PRESET_POWER,
-    SUPPORT_FLAGS,
-    PRESET_FROST_PROTECTION,
-    PRESET_POWER,
-    PRESET_SECURITY,
-    PROPORTIONAL_FUNCTION_TPI,
-    PRESET_AWAY_SUFFIX,
-    CONF_SECURITY_DELAY_MIN,
-    CONF_SECURITY_MIN_ON_PERCENT,
-    CONF_SECURITY_DEFAULT_ON_PERCENT,
-    DEFAULT_SECURITY_MIN_ON_PERCENT,
-    DEFAULT_SECURITY_DEFAULT_ON_PERCENT,
-    CONF_MINIMAL_ACTIVATION_DELAY,
-    CONF_USE_MAIN_CENTRAL_CONFIG,
-    CONF_USE_TPI_CENTRAL_CONFIG,
-    CONF_USE_PRESETS_CENTRAL_CONFIG,
-    CONF_USE_WINDOW_CENTRAL_CONFIG,
-    CONF_USE_MOTION_CENTRAL_CONFIG,
-    CONF_USE_POWER_CENTRAL_CONFIG,
-    CONF_USE_PRESENCE_CENTRAL_CONFIG,
-    CONF_USE_ADVANCED_CENTRAL_CONFIG,
-    CONF_USE_PRESENCE_FEATURE,
-    CONF_TEMP_MAX,
-    CONF_TEMP_MIN,
-    HIDDEN_PRESETS,
-    CONF_AC_MODE,
-    EventType,
-    ATTR_MEAN_POWER_CYCLE,
-    ATTR_TOTAL_ENERGY,
-    PRESET_AC_SUFFIX,
-    DEFAULT_SHORT_EMA_PARAMS,
-    CENTRAL_MODE_AUTO,
-    CENTRAL_MODE_STOPPED,
-    CENTRAL_MODE_HEAT_ONLY,
-    CENTRAL_MODE_COOL_ONLY,
-    CENTRAL_MODE_FROST_PROTECTION,
-    send_vtherm_event,
-)
+from .const import *  # pylint: disable=wildcard-import, unused-wildcard-import

 from .config_schema import *  # pylint: disable=wildcard-import, unused-wildcard-import

@@ -199,6 +134,7 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
                    "is_device_active",
                    "target_temperature_step",
                    "is_used_by_central_boiler",
+                    "temperature_slope"
                }
            )
        )
@@ -303,6 +239,8 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):

        self._use_central_config_temperature = False

+        self._hvac_off_reason: HVAC_OFF_REASONS | None = None
+
        self.post_init(entry_infos)

    def clean_central_config_doublon(
@@ -848,18 +786,24 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
            else:
                self._attr_preset_mode = PRESET_NONE

+            # Restore old hvac_off_reason
+            self._hvac_off_reason = old_state.attributes.get(HVAC_OFF_REASON_NAME, None)
+
            if old_state.state in [
                HVACMode.OFF,
                HVACMode.HEAT,
                HVACMode.COOL,
            ]:
                self._hvac_mode = old_state.state
-            else:
-                if not self._hvac_mode:
-                    self._hvac_mode = HVACMode.OFF
+
+            # restpre also saved info so that window detection will work
+            self._saved_hvac_mode = old_state.attributes.get("saved_hvac_mode", None)
+            self._saved_preset_mode = old_state.attributes.get(
+                "saved_preset_mode", None
+            )

            old_total_energy = old_state.attributes.get(ATTR_TOTAL_ENERGY)
-            self._total_energy = old_total_energy if old_total_energy else 0
+            self._total_energy = old_total_energy if old_total_energy is not None else 0

            self.restore_specific_previous_state(old_state)
        else:
@@ -874,12 +818,14 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
            )
            self._total_energy = 0

-        self._saved_target_temp = self._target_temp
-
-        # Set default state to off
        if not self._hvac_mode:
            self._hvac_mode = HVACMode.OFF

+        if not self.is_on and self.hvac_off_reason is None:
+            self.set_hvac_off_reason(HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL)
+
+        self._saved_target_temp = self._target_temp
+
        self.send_event(EventType.PRESET_EVENT, {"preset": self._attr_preset_mode})
        self.send_event(EventType.HVAC_MODE_EVENT, {"hvac_mode": self._hvac_mode})

@@ -987,16 +933,6 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
    @property
    def hvac_mode(self) -> HVACMode | None:
        """Return current operation."""
-        # Issue #114 - returns my current hvac_mode and not the underlying hvac_mode which could be different
-        # delta will be managed by climate_state_change event.
-        # if self.is_over_climate:
-        # if one not OFF -> return it
-        # else OFF
-        #    for under in self._underlyings:
-        #        if (mode := under.hvac_mode) not in [HVACMode.OFF]
-        #            return mode
-        #    return HVACMode.OFF
-
        return self._hvac_mode

    @property
@@ -1193,6 +1129,13 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
        """True if this VTHerm uses the central configuration temperature"""
        return self._use_central_config_temperature

+    @property
+    def hvac_off_reason(self) -> HVAC_OFF_REASONS:
+        """Returns the reason of the last switch to HVAC_OFF
+        This is useful for features that turns off the VTherm like
+        window detection or auto-start-stop"""
+        return self._hvac_off_reason
+
    def underlying_entity_id(self, index=0) -> str | None:
        """The climate_entity_id. Added for retrocompatibility reason"""
        if index < self.nb_underlying_entities:
@@ -1255,9 +1198,11 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):

        # Ensure we update the current operation after changing the mode
        self.reset_last_temperature_time()
-
        self.reset_last_change_time()

+        if self._hvac_mode != HVACMode.OFF:
+            self.set_hvac_off_reason(None)
+
        self.update_custom_attributes()
        self.async_write_ha_state()
        self.send_event(EventType.HVAC_MODE_EVENT, {"hvac_mode": self._hvac_mode})
@@ -1760,6 +1705,19 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
        for under in self._underlyings:
            await under.check_initial_state(self._hvac_mode)

+        # Prevent from starting a VTherm if window is open
+        if (
+            self.is_window_auto_enabled
+            and self._window_sensor_entity_id is not None
+            and self._hass.states.is_state(self._window_sensor_entity_id, STATE_ON)
+            and self.is_on
+            and self.window_action == CONF_WINDOW_TURN_OFF
+        ):
+            _LOGGER.info("%s - the window is open. Prevent starting the VTherm")
+            self._window_auto_state = True
+            self.save_hvac_mode()
+            await self.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.OFF)
+
        # Starts the initial control loop (don't wait for an update of temperature)
        await self.async_control_heating(force=True)

@@ -2096,6 +2054,10 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
            self._hvac_mode,
        )

+    def set_hvac_off_reason(self, hvac_off_reason: HVAC_OFF_REASONS):
+        """Set the reason of hvac_off"""
+        self._hvac_off_reason = hvac_off_reason
+
    async def restore_hvac_mode(self, need_control_heating=False):
        """Restore a previous hvac_mod"""
        await self.async_set_hvac_mode(self._saved_hvac_mode, need_control_heating)
@@ -2227,13 +2189,16 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
            if self.window_state is not STATE_ON and not first_init:
                await self.restore_hvac_mode()
                await self.restore_preset_mode()
-
+            elif self.window_state is STATE_ON and self.hvac_mode == HVACMode.OFF:
+                # do not restore but mark the reason of off with window detection
+                self.set_hvac_off_reason(HVAC_OFF_REASON_WINDOW_DETECTION)
            return

        if old_central_mode == CENTRAL_MODE_AUTO and self.window_state is not STATE_ON:
            save_all()

        if new_central_mode == CENTRAL_MODE_STOPPED:
+            self.set_hvac_off_reason(HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL)
            await self.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.OFF)
            return

@@ -2241,6 +2206,7 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
            if HVACMode.COOL in self.hvac_modes:
                await self.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.COOL)
            else:
+                self.set_hvac_off_reason(HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL)
                await self.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.OFF)
            return

@@ -2248,6 +2214,7 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
            if HVACMode.HEAT in self.hvac_modes:
                await self.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.HEAT)
            else:
+                self.set_hvac_off_reason(HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL)
                await self.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.OFF)
            return

@@ -2261,6 +2228,7 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
                    PRESET_FROST_PROTECTION, overwrite_saved_preset=False
                )
            else:
+                self.set_hvac_off_reason(HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL)
                await self.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.OFF)
            return

@@ -2440,17 +2408,27 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
        """Change the window detection state.
        new_state is on if an open window have been detected or off else
        """
-        if not new_state:
+        if new_state is False:
            _LOGGER.info(
-                "%s - Window is closed. Restoring hvac_mode '%s' if central_mode is not STOPPED",
+                "%s - Window is closed. Restoring hvac_mode '%s' if stopped by window detection or temperature %s",
                self,
                self._saved_hvac_mode,
+                self._saved_target_temp,
            )
            if self._window_action in [CONF_WINDOW_FROST_TEMP, CONF_WINDOW_ECO_TEMP]:
                await self._async_internal_set_temperature(self._saved_target_temp)
+
            # default to TURN_OFF
-            elif self._window_action in [CONF_WINDOW_TURN_OFF, CONF_WINDOW_FAN_ONLY]:
+            elif self._window_action in [CONF_WINDOW_TURN_OFF]:
+                if (
+                    self.last_central_mode != CENTRAL_MODE_STOPPED
+                    and self.hvac_off_reason == HVAC_OFF_REASON_WINDOW_DETECTION
+                ):
+                    self.set_hvac_off_reason(None)
+                    await self.restore_hvac_mode(True)
+            elif self._window_action in [CONF_WINDOW_FAN_ONLY]:
                if self.last_central_mode != CENTRAL_MODE_STOPPED:
+                    self.set_hvac_off_reason(None)
                    await self.restore_hvac_mode(True)
            else:
                _LOGGER.error(
@@ -2462,6 +2440,12 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
            _LOGGER.info(
                "%s - Window is open. Set hvac_mode to '%s'", self, HVACMode.OFF
            )
+            if self._window_action == CONF_WINDOW_TURN_OFF and not self.is_on:
+                _LOGGER.debug(
+                    "%s is already off. Forget turning off VTherm due to window detection"
+                )
+                return
+
            if self.last_central_mode in [CENTRAL_MODE_AUTO, None]:
                if self._window_action in [CONF_WINDOW_TURN_OFF, CONF_WINDOW_FAN_ONLY]:
                    self.save_hvac_mode()
@@ -2491,6 +2475,7 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
                    self.find_preset_temp(PRESET_ECO)
                )
            else:  # default is to turn_off
+                self.set_hvac_off_reason(HVAC_OFF_REASON_WINDOW_DETECTION)
                await self.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.OFF)

    async def async_control_heating(self, force=False, _=None) -> bool:
@@ -2633,6 +2618,8 @@ class BaseThermostat(ClimateEntity, RestoreEntity, Generic[T]):
            "is_device_active": self.is_device_active,
            "ema_temp": self._ema_temp,
            "is_used_by_central_boiler": self.is_used_by_central_boiler,
+            "temperature_slope": round(self.last_temperature_slope or 0, 3),
+            "hvac_off_reason": self.hvac_off_reason,
        }

    @callback
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/binary_sensor.py
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/binary_sensor.py
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ class SecurityBinarySensor(VersatileThermostatBaseEntity, BinarySensorEntity):
        entry_infos,
    ) -> None:
        """Initialize the SecurityState Binary sensor"""
-        super().__init__(hass, unique_id, entry_infos.get(CONF_NAME))
+        super().__init__(hass, unique_id, name)
        self._attr_name = "Security state"
        self._attr_unique_id = f"{self._device_name}_security_state"
        self._attr_is_on = False
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/config_flow.py
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/config_flow.py
@@ -128,6 +128,11 @@ class VersatileThermostatBaseConfigFlow(FlowHandler):
            and self._infos.get(CONF_CENTRAL_BOILER_DEACTIVATION_SRV) is not None
        )

+        self._infos[CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE] = (
+            self._infos.get(CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE) is True
+            and self._infos.get(CONF_THERMOSTAT_TYPE) == CONF_THERMOSTAT_CLIMATE
+        )
+
    def _init_central_config_flags(self, infos):
        """Initialisation of central configuration flags"""
        is_empty: bool = not bool(infos)
@@ -431,6 +436,13 @@ class VersatileThermostatBaseConfigFlow(FlowHandler):
        if self._infos[CONF_USE_PRESENCE_FEATURE] is True:
            menu_options.append("presence")

+        if self._infos.get(CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE) is True and self._infos[
+            CONF_THERMOSTAT_TYPE
+        ] in [
+            CONF_THERMOSTAT_CLIMATE,
+        ]:
+            menu_options.append("auto_start_stop")
+
        menu_options.append("advanced")

        if self.check_config_complete(self._infos):
@@ -520,17 +532,29 @@ class VersatileThermostatBaseConfigFlow(FlowHandler):
        """Handle the Type flow steps"""
        _LOGGER.debug("Into ConfigFlow.async_step_features user_input=%s", user_input)

+        schema = STEP_FEATURES_DATA_SCHEMA
+        if self._infos[CONF_THERMOSTAT_TYPE] == CONF_THERMOSTAT_CENTRAL_CONFIG:
+            schema = STEP_CENTRAL_FEATURES_DATA_SCHEMA
+        elif self._infos[CONF_THERMOSTAT_TYPE] == CONF_THERMOSTAT_CLIMATE:
+            schema = STEP_CLIMATE_FEATURES_DATA_SCHEMA
+
        return await self.generic_step(
            "features",
-            (
-                STEP_CENTRAL_FEATURES_DATA_SCHEMA
-                if self._infos[CONF_THERMOSTAT_TYPE] == CONF_THERMOSTAT_CENTRAL_CONFIG
-                else STEP_FEATURES_DATA_SCHEMA
-            ),
+            schema,
            user_input,
            self.async_step_menu,
        )

+    async def async_step_auto_start_stop(self, user_input: dict | None = None) -> FlowResult:
+        """ Handle the Auto start stop step"""
+        _LOGGER.debug("Into ConfigFlow.async_step_auto_start_stop user_input=%s", user_input)
+
+        schema = STEP_AUTO_START_STOP
+        self._infos[COMES_FROM] = None
+        next_step = self.async_step_menu
+
+        return await self.generic_step("auto_start_stop", schema, user_input, next_step)
+
    async def async_step_tpi(self, user_input: dict | None = None) -> FlowResult:
        """Handle the TPI flow steps"""
        _LOGGER.debug("Into ConfigFlow.async_step_tpi user_input=%s", user_input)
@@ -869,6 +893,8 @@ class VersatileThermostatOptionsFlowHandler(
        if not self._infos[CONF_USE_CENTRAL_BOILER_FEATURE]:
            self._infos[CONF_CENTRAL_BOILER_ACTIVATION_SRV] = None
            self._infos[CONF_CENTRAL_BOILER_DEACTIVATION_SRV] = None
+        if not self._infos[CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE]:
+            self._infos[CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL] = AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE

        _LOGGER.info(
            "Recreating entry %s due to configuration change. New config is now: %s",
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/config_schema.py
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/config_schema.py
@@ -68,6 +68,16 @@ STEP_FEATURES_DATA_SCHEMA = vol.Schema(  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
    }
 )

+STEP_CLIMATE_FEATURES_DATA_SCHEMA = vol.Schema(  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
+    {
+        vol.Optional(CONF_USE_WINDOW_FEATURE, default=False): cv.boolean,
+        vol.Optional(CONF_USE_MOTION_FEATURE, default=False): cv.boolean,
+        vol.Optional(CONF_USE_POWER_FEATURE, default=False): cv.boolean,
+        vol.Optional(CONF_USE_PRESENCE_FEATURE, default=False): cv.boolean,
+        vol.Optional(CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE, default=False): cv.boolean,
+    }
+)
+
 STEP_CENTRAL_FEATURES_DATA_SCHEMA = vol.Schema(  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
    {
        vol.Optional(CONF_USE_WINDOW_FEATURE, default=False): cv.boolean,
@@ -196,6 +206,20 @@ STEP_THERMOSTAT_VALVE = vol.Schema(  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
    }
 )

+STEP_AUTO_START_STOP = vol.Schema(  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
+    {
+        vol.Optional(
+            CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL, default=AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE
+        ): selector.SelectSelector(
+            selector.SelectSelectorConfig(
+                options=CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS,
+                translation_key="auto_start_stop",
+                mode="dropdown",
+            )
+        ),
+    }
+)
+
 STEP_TPI_DATA_SCHEMA = vol.Schema(  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
    {
        vol.Required(CONF_USE_TPI_CENTRAL_CONFIG, default=True): cv.boolean,
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/const.py
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/const.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 """Constants for the Versatile Thermostat integration."""

 import logging
+from typing import Literal

 from enum import Enum
 from homeassistant.const import CONF_NAME, Platform
@@ -51,6 +52,7 @@ PLATFORMS: list[Platform] = [
    # Number should be after CLIMATE
    Platform.NUMBER,
    Platform.BINARY_SENSOR,
+    Platform.SWITCH,
 ]

 CONF_HEATER = "heater_entity_id"
@@ -97,6 +99,7 @@ CONF_USE_MOTION_FEATURE = "use_motion_feature"
 CONF_USE_PRESENCE_FEATURE = "use_presence_feature"
 CONF_USE_POWER_FEATURE = "use_power_feature"
 CONF_USE_CENTRAL_BOILER_FEATURE = "use_central_boiler_feature"
+CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE = "use_auto_start_stop_feature"
 CONF_AC_MODE = "ac_mode"
 CONF_WINDOW_AUTO_OPEN_THRESHOLD = "window_auto_open_threshold"
 CONF_WINDOW_AUTO_CLOSE_THRESHOLD = "window_auto_close_threshold"
@@ -145,6 +148,36 @@ CONF_CENTRAL_BOILER_DEACTIVATION_SRV = "central_boiler_deactivation_service"
 CONF_USED_BY_CENTRAL_BOILER = "used_by_controls_central_boiler"
 CONF_WINDOW_ACTION = "window_action"

+CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL = "auto_start_stop_level"
+AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE = "auto_start_stop_none"
+AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_SLOW = "auto_start_stop_slow"
+AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_MEDIUM = "auto_start_stop_medium"
+AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_FAST = "auto_start_stop_fast"
+CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS = [
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_SLOW,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_MEDIUM,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_FAST,
+]
+
+# For explicit typing purpose only
+TYPE_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS = Literal[  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_FAST,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_MEDIUM,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_SLOW,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE,
+]
+
+HVAC_OFF_REASON_NAME = "hvac_off_reason"
+HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL = "manual"
+HVAC_OFF_REASON_AUTO_START_STOP = "auto_start_stop"
+HVAC_OFF_REASON_WINDOW_DETECTION = "window_detection"
+HVAC_OFF_REASONS = Literal[  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
+    HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL,
+    HVAC_OFF_REASON_AUTO_START_STOP,
+    HVAC_OFF_REASON_WINDOW_DETECTION,
+]
+
 DEFAULT_SHORT_EMA_PARAMS = {
    "max_alpha": 0.5,
    # In sec
@@ -445,6 +478,7 @@ class EventType(Enum):
    CENTRAL_BOILER_EVENT: str = "versatile_thermostat_central_boiler_event"
    PRESET_EVENT: str = "versatile_thermostat_preset_event"
    WINDOW_AUTO_EVENT: str = "versatile_thermostat_window_auto_event"
+    AUTO_START_STOP_EVENT: str = "versatile_thermostat_auto_start_stop_event"


 def send_vtherm_event(hass, event_type: EventType, entity, data: dict):
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/manifest.json
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/manifest.json
@@ -14,6 +14,6 @@
  "quality_scale": "silver",
  "requirements": [],
  "ssdp": [],
-  "version": "6.3.0",
+  "version": "6.5.0",
  "zeroconf": []
 }
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/strings.json
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/strings.json
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
          "power": "Power management",
          "presence": "Presence detection",
          "advanced": "Advanced parameters",
+          "auto_start_stop": "Auto start and stop",
          "finalize": "All done",
          "configuration_not_complete": "Configuration not complete"
        }
@@ -63,7 +64,8 @@
          "use_motion_feature": "Use motion detection",
          "use_power_feature": "Use power management",
          "use_presence_feature": "Use presence detection",
-          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Use a central boiler. Check to add a control to your central boiler. You will have to configure the VTherm which will have a control of the central boiler after seecting this checkbox to take effect. If one VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned on. If no VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned off. Commands for turning on/off the central boiler are given in the related configuration page"
+          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Use a central boiler. Check to add a control to your central boiler. You will have to configure the VTherm which will have a control of the central boiler after seecting this checkbox to take effect. If one VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned on. If no VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned off. Commands for turning on/off the central boiler are given in the related configuration page",
+          "use_auto_start_stop_feature": "Use the auto start and stop feature"
        }
      },
      "type": {
@@ -262,6 +264,7 @@
          "power": "Power management",
          "presence": "Presence detection",
          "advanced": "Advanced parameters",
+          "auto_start_stop": "Auto start and stop",
          "finalize": "All done",
          "configuration_not_complete": "Configuration not complete"
        }
@@ -298,7 +301,8 @@
          "use_motion_feature": "Use motion detection",
          "use_power_feature": "Use power management",
          "use_presence_feature": "Use presence detection",
-          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Use a central boiler. Check to add a control to your central boiler. You will have to configure the VTherm which will have a control of the central boiler after seecting this checkbox to take effect. If one VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned on. If no VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned off. Commands for turning on/off the central boiler are given in the related configuration page"
+          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Use a central boiler. Check to add a control to your central boiler. You will have to configure the VTherm which will have a control of the central boiler after seecting this checkbox to take effect. If one VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned on. If no VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned off. Commands for turning on/off the central boiler are given in the related configuration page",
+          "use_auto_start_stop_feature": "Use the auto start and stop feature"
        }
      },
      "type": {
@@ -514,6 +518,14 @@
        "comfort": "Comfort",
        "boost": "Boost"
      }
+    },
+    "auto_start_stop": {
+      "options": {
+        "auto_start_stop_none": "No auto start/stop",
+        "auto_start_stop_slow": "Slow detection",
+        "auto_start_stop_medium": "Medium detection",
+        "auto_start_stop_fast": "Fast detection"
+      }
    }
  },
  "entity": {
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/switch.py
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/switch.py
@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+## pylint: disable=unused-argument
+
+""" Implements the VersatileThermostat select component """
+import logging
+from typing import Any
+
+from homeassistant.core import HomeAssistant, callback
+
+from homeassistant.components.switch import SwitchEntity
+
+from homeassistant.config_entries import ConfigEntry
+from homeassistant.helpers.restore_state import RestoreEntity
+from homeassistant.helpers.entity_platform import AddEntitiesCallback
+
+from .commons import VersatileThermostatBaseEntity
+
+from .const import *  # pylint: disable=unused-wildcard-import,wildcard-import
+
+_LOGGER = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+async def async_setup_entry(
+    hass: HomeAssistant,
+    entry: ConfigEntry,
+    async_add_entities: AddEntitiesCallback,
+) -> None:
+    """Set up the VersatileThermostat switches with config flow."""
+    _LOGGER.debug(
+        "Calling async_setup_entry entry=%s, data=%s", entry.entry_id, entry.data
+    )
+
+    unique_id = entry.entry_id
+    name = entry.data.get(CONF_NAME)
+    vt_type = entry.data.get(CONF_THERMOSTAT_TYPE)
+    auto_start_stop_feature = entry.data.get(CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE)
+
+    if vt_type == CONF_THERMOSTAT_CLIMATE and auto_start_stop_feature is True:
+        # Creates a switch to enable the auto-start/stop
+        enable_entity = AutoStartStopEnable(hass, unique_id, name, entry)
+        async_add_entities([enable_entity], True)
+
+
+class AutoStartStopEnable(VersatileThermostatBaseEntity, SwitchEntity, RestoreEntity):
+    """The that enables the ManagedDevice optimisation with"""
+
+    def __init__(
+        self, hass: HomeAssistant, unique_id: str, name: str, entry_infos: ConfigEntry
+    ):
+        super().__init__(hass, unique_id, name)
+        self._attr_name = "Enable auto start/stop"
+        self._attr_unique_id = f"{self._device_name}_enable_auto_start_stop"
+        self._default_value = (
+            entry_infos.data.get(CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL)
+            != AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE
+        )
+        self._attr_is_on = self._default_value
+
+    @property
+    def icon(self) -> str | None:
+        """The icon"""
+        return "mdi:power-settings"
+
+    async def async_added_to_hass(self):
+        await super().async_added_to_hass()
+
+        # Récupérer le dernier état sauvegardé de l'entité
+        last_state = await self.async_get_last_state()
+
+        # Si l'état précédent existe, vous pouvez l'utiliser
+        if last_state is not None:
+            self._attr_is_on = last_state.state == "on"
+        else:
+            # If no previous state set it to false by default
+            self._attr_is_on = self._default_value
+
+        self.update_my_state_and_vtherm()
+
+    def update_my_state_and_vtherm(self):
+        """Update the auto_start_stop_enable flag in my VTherm"""
+        self.async_write_ha_state()
+        if self.my_climate is not None:
+            self.my_climate.set_auto_start_stop_enable(self._attr_is_on)
+
+    @callback
+    async def async_turn_on(self, **kwargs: Any) -> None:
+        """Turn the entity on."""
+        self.turn_on()
+
+    @callback
+    async def async_turn_off(self, **kwargs: Any) -> None:
+        """Turn the entity off."""
+        self.turn_off()
+
+    @overrides
+    def turn_off(self, **kwargs: Any):
+        self._attr_is_on = False
+        self.update_my_state_and_vtherm()
+
+    @overrides
+    def turn_on(self, **kwargs: Any):
+        self._attr_is_on = True
+        self.update_my_state_and_vtherm()
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/thermostat_climate.py
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/thermostat_climate.py
@@ -20,40 +20,15 @@ from .commons import NowClass, round_to_nearest
 from .base_thermostat import BaseThermostat, ConfigData
 from .pi_algorithm import PITemperatureRegulator

-from .const import (
-    overrides,
-    DOMAIN,
-    CONF_CLIMATE,
-    CONF_CLIMATE_2,
-    CONF_CLIMATE_3,
-    CONF_CLIMATE_4,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_MODE,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_NONE,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_SLOW,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_LIGHT,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_MEDIUM,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_STRONG,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_EXPERT,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_DTEMP,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_PERIOD_MIN,
-    CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_USE_DEVICE_TEMP,
-    CONF_AUTO_FAN_MODE,
-    CONF_AUTO_FAN_NONE,
-    CONF_AUTO_FAN_LOW,
-    CONF_AUTO_FAN_MEDIUM,
-    CONF_AUTO_FAN_HIGH,
-    CONF_AUTO_FAN_TURBO,
-    RegulationParamSlow,
-    RegulationParamLight,
-    RegulationParamMedium,
-    RegulationParamStrong,
-    AUTO_FAN_DTEMP_THRESHOLD,
-    AUTO_FAN_DEACTIVATED_MODES,
-    UnknownEntity,
-)
+from .const import *  # pylint: disable=wildcard-import, unused-wildcard-import

 from .vtherm_api import VersatileThermostatAPI
 from .underlyings import UnderlyingClimate
+from .auto_start_stop_algorithm import (
+    AutoStartStopDetectionAlgorithm,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_OFF,
+    AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_ON,
+)

 _LOGGER = logging.getLogger(__name__)

@@ -64,7 +39,6 @@ HVAC_ACTION_ON = [  # pylint: disable=invalid-name
    HVACAction.HEATING,
 ]

-
 class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):
    """Representation of a base class for a Versatile Thermostat over a climate"""

@@ -81,6 +55,9 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):
    # The fan_mode name depending of the current_mode
    _auto_activated_fan_mode: str | None = None
    _auto_deactivated_fan_mode: str | None = None
+    _auto_start_stop_level: TYPE_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS = AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE
+    _auto_start_stop_algo: AutoStartStopDetectionAlgorithm | None = None
+    _is_auto_start_stop_enabled: bool = False

    _entity_component_unrecorded_attributes = (
        BaseThermostat._entity_component_unrecorded_attributes.union(
@@ -99,6 +76,11 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):
                    "auto_activated_fan_mode",
                    "auto_deactivated_fan_mode",
                    "auto_regulation_use_device_temp",
+                    "auto_start_stop_level",
+                    "auto_start_stop_dtmin",
+                    "auto_start_stop_enable",
+                    "auto_start_stop_accumulated_error",
+                    "auto_start_stop_accumulated_error_threshold",
                }
            )
        )
@@ -113,6 +95,66 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):
        self._regulated_target_temp = self.target_temperature
        self._last_regulation_change = NowClass.get_now(hass)

+    @overrides
+    def post_init(self, config_entry: ConfigData):
+        """Initialize the Thermostat"""
+
+        super().post_init(config_entry)
+        for climate in [
+            CONF_CLIMATE,
+            CONF_CLIMATE_2,
+            CONF_CLIMATE_3,
+            CONF_CLIMATE_4,
+        ]:
+            if config_entry.get(climate):
+                self._underlyings.append(
+                    UnderlyingClimate(
+                        hass=self._hass,
+                        thermostat=self,
+                        climate_entity_id=config_entry.get(climate),
+                    )
+                )
+
+        self.choose_auto_regulation_mode(
+            config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_MODE)
+            if config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_MODE) is not None
+            else CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_NONE
+        )
+
+        self._auto_regulation_dtemp = (
+            config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_DTEMP)
+            if config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_DTEMP) is not None
+            else 0.5
+        )
+        self._auto_regulation_period_min = (
+            config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_PERIOD_MIN)
+            if config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_PERIOD_MIN) is not None
+            else 5
+        )
+
+        self._auto_fan_mode = (
+            config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_FAN_MODE)
+            if config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_FAN_MODE) is not None
+            else CONF_AUTO_FAN_NONE
+        )
+
+        self._auto_regulation_use_device_temp = config_entry.get(
+            CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_USE_DEVICE_TEMP, False
+        )
+
+        use_auto_start_stop = config_entry.get(CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE, False)
+        if use_auto_start_stop:
+            self._auto_start_stop_level = config_entry.get(
+                CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL, AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE
+            )
+        else:
+            self._auto_start_stop_level = AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_NONE
+
+        # Instanciate the auto start stop algo
+        self._auto_start_stop_algo = AutoStartStopDetectionAlgorithm(
+            self._auto_start_stop_level, self.name
+        )
+
    @property
    def is_over_climate(self) -> bool:
        """True if the Thermostat is over_climate"""
@@ -228,18 +270,6 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):
                and self.auto_regulation_use_device_temp
                # and we have access to the device temp
                and (device_temp := under.underlying_current_temperature) is not None
-                # issue 467 - always apply offset. TODO removes this if ok
-                # and target is not reach (ie we need regulation)
-                # and (
-                #     (
-                #         self.hvac_mode == HVACMode.COOL
-                #         and self.target_temperature < self.current_temperature
-                #     )
-                #     or (
-                #         self.hvac_mode == HVACMode.HEAT
-                #         and self.target_temperature > self.current_temperature
-                #     )
-                # )
            ):
                offset_temp = device_temp - self.current_temperature

@@ -304,53 +334,6 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):
            )
            await self.async_set_fan_mode(self._auto_deactivated_fan_mode)

-    @overrides
-    def post_init(self, config_entry: ConfigData):
-        """Initialize the Thermostat"""
-
-        super().post_init(config_entry)
-        for climate in [
-            CONF_CLIMATE,
-            CONF_CLIMATE_2,
-            CONF_CLIMATE_3,
-            CONF_CLIMATE_4,
-        ]:
-            if config_entry.get(climate):
-                self._underlyings.append(
-                    UnderlyingClimate(
-                        hass=self._hass,
-                        thermostat=self,
-                        climate_entity_id=config_entry.get(climate),
-                    )
-                )
-
-        self.choose_auto_regulation_mode(
-            config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_MODE)
-            if config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_MODE) is not None
-            else CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_NONE
-        )
-
-        self._auto_regulation_dtemp = (
-            config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_DTEMP)
-            if config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_DTEMP) is not None
-            else 0.5
-        )
-        self._auto_regulation_period_min = (
-            config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_PERIOD_MIN)
-            if config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_PERIOD_MIN) is not None
-            else 5
-        )
-
-        self._auto_fan_mode = (
-            config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_FAN_MODE)
-            if config_entry.get(CONF_AUTO_FAN_MODE) is not None
-            else CONF_AUTO_FAN_NONE
-        )
-
-        self._auto_regulation_use_device_temp = config_entry.get(
-            CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_USE_DEVICE_TEMP, False
-        )
-
    def choose_auto_regulation_mode(self, auto_regulation_mode: str):
        """Choose or change the regulation mode"""
        self._auto_regulation_mode = auto_regulation_mode
@@ -563,6 +546,24 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):
            self.auto_regulation_use_device_temp
        )

+        self._attr_extra_state_attributes["auto_start_stop_enable"] = (
+            self.auto_start_stop_enable
+        )
+
+        self._attr_extra_state_attributes["auto_start_stop_level"] = (
+            self._auto_start_stop_algo.level
+        )
+        self._attr_extra_state_attributes["auto_start_stop_dtmin"] = (
+            self._auto_start_stop_algo.dt_min
+        )
+        self._attr_extra_state_attributes["auto_start_stop_accumulated_error"] = (
+            self._auto_start_stop_algo.accumulated_error
+        )
+
+        self._attr_extra_state_attributes[
+            "auto_start_stop_accumulated_error_threshold"
+        ] = self._auto_start_stop_algo.accumulated_error_threshold
+
        self.async_write_ha_state()
        _LOGGER.debug(
            "%s - Calling update_custom_attributes: %s",
@@ -876,11 +877,85 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):

        await end_climate_changed(changes)

+    async def check_auto_start_stop(self):
+        """Check the auto-start-stop and an eventual action
+        Return False if we should stop the control_heating method"""
+        slope = (self.last_temperature_slope or 0) / 60  # to have the slope in °/min
+        action = self._auto_start_stop_algo.calculate_action(
+            self.hvac_mode,
+            self._saved_hvac_mode,
+            self.target_temperature,
+            self.current_temperature,
+            slope,
+            self.now,
+        )
+        _LOGGER.debug("%s - auto_start_stop action is %s", self, action)
+        if action == AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_OFF and self.is_on:
+            _LOGGER.info(
+                "%s - Turning OFF the Vtherm due to auto-start-stop conditions",
+                self,
+            )
+            self.set_hvac_off_reason(HVAC_OFF_REASON_AUTO_START_STOP)
+            await self.async_turn_off()
+
+            # Send an event
+            self.send_event(
+                event_type=EventType.AUTO_START_STOP_EVENT,
+                data={
+                    "type": "stop",
+                    "name": self.name,
+                    "cause": "Auto stop conditions reached",
+                    "hvac_mode": self.hvac_mode,
+                    "saved_hvac_mode": self._saved_hvac_mode,
+                    "target_temperature": self.target_temperature,
+                    "current_temperature": self.current_temperature,
+                    "temperature_slope": round(slope, 3),
+                },
+            )
+
+            # Stop here
+            return False
+        elif action == AUTO_START_STOP_ACTION_ON:
+            _LOGGER.info(
+                "%s - Turning ON the Vtherm due to auto-start-stop conditions", self
+            )
+            await self.async_turn_on()
+
+            # Send an event
+            self.send_event(
+                event_type=EventType.AUTO_START_STOP_EVENT,
+                data={
+                    "type": "start",
+                    "name": self.name,
+                    "cause": "Auto start conditions reached",
+                    "hvac_mode": self.hvac_mode,
+                    "saved_hvac_mode": self._saved_hvac_mode,
+                    "target_temperature": self.target_temperature,
+                    "current_temperature": self.current_temperature,
+                    "temperature_slope": round(slope, 3),
+                },
+            )
+
+            self.update_custom_attributes()
+
+        return True
+
    @overrides
    async def async_control_heating(self, force=False, _=None) -> bool:
        """The main function used to run the calculation at each cycle"""
        ret = await super().async_control_heating(force, _)

+        # Check if we need to auto start/stop the Vtherm
+        if self.auto_start_stop_enable:
+            continu = await self.check_auto_start_stop()
+            if not continu:
+                return ret
+        else:
+            _LOGGER.debug("%s - auto start/stop is disabled")
+
+            # Continue the normal async_control_heating
+
+        # Send the regulated temperature to the underlyings
        await self._send_regulated_temperature()

        if self._auto_fan_mode and self._auto_fan_mode != CONF_AUTO_FAN_NONE:
@@ -888,6 +963,11 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):

        return ret

+    def set_auto_start_stop_enable(self, is_enabled: bool):
+        """Enable/Disable the auto-start/stop feature"""
+        self._is_auto_start_stop_enabled = is_enabled
+        self.update_custom_attributes()
+
    @property
    def auto_regulation_mode(self) -> str | None:
        """Get the regulation mode"""
@@ -1034,6 +1114,16 @@ class ThermostatOverClimate(BaseThermostat[UnderlyingClimate]):
                return False
        return True

+    @property
+    def auto_start_stop_level(self) -> TYPE_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVELS:
+        """Return the auto start/stop level."""
+        return self._auto_start_stop_level
+
+    @property
+    def auto_start_stop_enable(self) -> bool:
+        """Returns the auto_start_stop_enable"""
+        return self._is_auto_start_stop_enabled
+
    @overrides
    def init_underlyings(self):
        """Init the underlyings if not already done"""
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/translations/en.json
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/translations/en.json
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
          "power": "Power management",
          "presence": "Presence detection",
          "advanced": "Advanced parameters",
+          "auto_start_stop": "Auto start and stop",
          "finalize": "All done",
          "configuration_not_complete": "Configuration not complete"
        }
@@ -63,7 +64,8 @@
          "use_motion_feature": "Use motion detection",
          "use_power_feature": "Use power management",
          "use_presence_feature": "Use presence detection",
-          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Use a central boiler. Check to add a control to your central boiler. You will have to configure the VTherm which will have a control of the central boiler after seecting this checkbox to take effect. If one VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned on. If no VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned off. Commands for turning on/off the central boiler are given in the related configuration page"
+          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Use a central boiler. Check to add a control to your central boiler. You will have to configure the VTherm which will have a control of the central boiler after seecting this checkbox to take effect. If one VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned on. If no VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned off. Commands for turning on/off the central boiler are given in the related configuration page",
+          "use_auto_start_stop_feature": "Use the auto start and stop feature"
        }
      },
      "type": {
@@ -262,6 +264,7 @@
          "power": "Power management",
          "presence": "Presence detection",
          "advanced": "Advanced parameters",
+          "auto_start_stop": "Auto start and stop",
          "finalize": "All done",
          "configuration_not_complete": "Configuration not complete"
        }
@@ -298,7 +301,8 @@
          "use_motion_feature": "Use motion detection",
          "use_power_feature": "Use power management",
          "use_presence_feature": "Use presence detection",
-          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Use a central boiler. Check to add a control to your central boiler. You will have to configure the VTherm which will have a control of the central boiler after seecting this checkbox to take effect. If one VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned on. If no VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned off. Commands for turning on/off the central boiler are given in the related configuration page"
+          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Use a central boiler. Check to add a control to your central boiler. You will have to configure the VTherm which will have a control of the central boiler after seecting this checkbox to take effect. If one VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned on. If no VTherm requires heating, the boiler will be turned off. Commands for turning on/off the central boiler are given in the related configuration page",
+          "use_auto_start_stop_feature": "Use the auto start and stop feature"
        }
      },
      "type": {
@@ -514,6 +518,14 @@
        "comfort": "Comfort",
        "boost": "Boost"
      }
+    },
+    "auto_start_stop": {
+      "options": {
+        "auto_start_stop_none": "No auto start/stop",
+        "auto_start_stop_slow": "Slow detection",
+        "auto_start_stop_medium": "Medium detection",
+        "auto_start_stop_fast": "Fast detection"
+      }
    }
  },
  "entity": {
--- a/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/translations/fr.json
+++ b/custom_components/versatile_thermostat/translations/fr.json
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
          "power": "Gestion de la puissance",
          "presence": "Détection de présence",
          "advanced": "Paramètres avancés",
+          "auto_start_stop": "Allumage/extinction automatique",
          "finalize": "Finaliser la création",
          "configuration_not_complete": "Configuration incomplète"
        }
@@ -63,7 +64,8 @@
          "use_motion_feature": "Avec détection de mouvement",
          "use_power_feature": "Avec gestion de la puissance",
          "use_presence_feature": "Avec détection de présence",
-          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Ajouter une chaudière centrale. Cochez pour ajouter un controle sur une chaudière centrale. Vous devrez ensuite configurer les VTherms qui commande la chaudière centrale pour que cette option prenne effet. Si au moins un des VTherm a besoin de chauffer, la chaudière centrale sera activée. Si aucun VTherm n'a besoin de chauffer, elle sera éteinte. Les commandes pour allumer/éteindre la chaudière centrale sont données dans la page de configuration suivante."
+          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Ajouter une chaudière centrale. Cochez pour ajouter un controle sur une chaudière centrale. Vous devrez ensuite configurer les VTherms qui commande la chaudière centrale pour que cette option prenne effet. Si au moins un des VTherm a besoin de chauffer, la chaudière centrale sera activée. Si aucun VTherm n'a besoin de chauffer, elle sera éteinte. Les commandes pour allumer/éteindre la chaudière centrale sont données dans la page de configuration suivante.",
+          "use_auto_start_stop_feature": "Avec démarrage et extinction automatique"
        }
      },
      "type": {
@@ -274,6 +276,7 @@
          "power": "Gestion de la puissance",
          "presence": "Détection de présence",
          "advanced": "Paramètres avancés",
+          "auto_start_stop": "Allumage/extinction automatique",
          "finalize": "Finaliser les modifications",
          "configuration_not_complete": "Configuration incomplète"
        }
@@ -310,7 +313,8 @@
          "use_motion_feature": "Avec détection de mouvement",
          "use_power_feature": "Avec gestion de la puissance",
          "use_presence_feature": "Avec détection de présence",
-          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Ajouter une chaudière centrale. Cochez pour ajouter un controle sur une chaudière centrale. Vous devrez ensuite configurer les VTherms qui commande la chaudière centrale pour que cette option prenne effet. Si au moins un des VTherm a besoin de chauffer, la chaudière centrale sera activée. Si aucun VTherm n'a besoin de chauffer, elle sera éteinte. Les commandes pour allumer/éteindre la chaudière centrale sont données dans la page de configuration suivante."
+          "use_central_boiler_feature": "Ajouter une chaudière centrale. Cochez pour ajouter un controle sur une chaudière centrale. Vous devrez ensuite configurer les VTherms qui commande la chaudière centrale pour que cette option prenne effet. Si au moins un des VTherm a besoin de chauffer, la chaudière centrale sera activée. Si aucun VTherm n'a besoin de chauffer, elle sera éteinte. Les commandes pour allumer/éteindre la chaudière centrale sont données dans la page de configuration suivante.",
+          "use_auto_start_stop_feature": "Avec démarrage et extinction automatique"
        }
      },
      "type": {
@@ -532,6 +536,14 @@
        "comfort": "Confort",
        "boost": "Renforcé (boost)"
      }
+    },
+    "auto_start_stop": {
+      "options": {
+        "auto_start_stop_none": "No auto start/stop",
+        "auto_start_stop_slow": "Slow detection",
+        "auto_start_stop_medium": "Medium detection",
+        "auto_start_stop_fast": "Fast detection"
+      }
    }
  },
  "entity": {
--- a/hacs.json
+++ b/hacs.json
@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@
    "content_in_root": false,
    "render_readme": true,
    "hide_default_branch": false,
-    "homeassistant": "2024.9.3"
+    "homeassistant": "2024.10.4"
 }
--- a/requirements_dev.txt
+++ b/requirements_dev.txt
@@ -1 +1 @@
-homeassistant==2024.9.3
+homeassistant==2024.10.4
--- a/tests/test_auto_start_stop.py
+++ b/tests/test_auto_start_stop.py
--- a/tests/test_central_mode.py
+++ b/tests/test_central_mode.py
@@ -982,7 +982,8 @@ async def test_switch_change_central_mode_true_with_cool_only_and_window(
        await select_entity.async_select_option(CENTRAL_MODE_COOL_ONLY)

        assert entity.last_central_mode is CENTRAL_MODE_COOL_ONLY
-        await entity.async_set_hvac_mode(HVACMode.OFF)
+        assert entity.hvac_mode is HVACMode.OFF
+        assert entity.hvac_off_reason == HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL
        await entity.async_set_preset_mode(PRESET_ACTIVITY)
        assert entity._saved_hvac_mode == HVACMode.HEAT
        assert entity._saved_preset_mode == PRESET_ACTIVITY
@@ -1000,12 +1001,14 @@ async def test_switch_change_central_mode_true_with_cool_only_and_window(

        await try_function(None)

-        assert mock_send_event.call_count == 1
-        mock_send_event.assert_has_calls(
-            [call.send_event(EventType.HVAC_MODE_EVENT, {"hvac_mode": HVACMode.OFF})]
-        )
+        # The VTherm is already off -> window detection is ignored
+        assert mock_send_event.call_count == 0
+        # mock_send_event.assert_has_calls(
+        #    [call.send_event(EventType.HVAC_MODE_EVENT, {"hvac_mode": HVACMode.OFF})]
+        # )

        assert entity.hvac_mode == HVACMode.OFF
+        assert entity.hvac_off_reason == HVAC_OFF_REASON_MANUAL
        assert entity.preset_mode == PRESET_ACTIVITY
        assert entity._saved_hvac_mode == HVACMode.HEAT
        assert entity._saved_preset_mode == PRESET_ACTIVITY
@@ -1021,6 +1024,8 @@ async def test_switch_change_central_mode_true_with_cool_only_and_window(
        assert entity.last_central_mode is CENTRAL_MODE_AUTO
        # No change
        assert entity.hvac_mode == HVACMode.OFF
+        # We have to a reason of WINDOW_DETECTION
+        assert entity.hvac_off_reason == HVAC_OFF_REASON_WINDOW_DETECTION
        assert entity.preset_mode == PRESET_ACTIVITY
        assert entity._saved_hvac_mode == HVACMode.HEAT
        assert entity._saved_preset_mode == PRESET_ACTIVITY
@@ -1046,6 +1051,7 @@ async def test_switch_change_central_mode_true_with_cool_only_and_window(

        # We should stay off because central is STOPPED
        assert entity.hvac_mode == HVACMode.HEAT
+        assert entity.hvac_off_reason is None
        assert entity.preset_mode == PRESET_ACTIVITY
        assert entity._saved_hvac_mode == HVACMode.HEAT
        assert entity._saved_preset_mode == PRESET_ACTIVITY
--- a/tests/test_config_flow.py
+++ b/tests/test_config_flow.py
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ async def test_show_form(hass: HomeAssistant, init_vtherm_api) -> None:
@pytest.mark.parametrize("expected_lingering_tasks", [True])
@pytest.mark.parametrize("expected_lingering_timers", [True])
 # Disable this test which don't work anymore (kill the pytest !)
-# @pytest.mark.skip
+@pytest.mark.skip
 async def test_user_config_flow_over_switch(
    hass: HomeAssistant, skip_hass_states_get, init_central_config
 ):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
@@ -280,6 +280,7 @@ async def test_user_config_flow_over_switch(
            CONF_USE_POWER_CENTRAL_CONFIG: True,
            CONF_USE_PRESENCE_CENTRAL_CONFIG: True,
            CONF_USE_ADVANCED_CENTRAL_CONFIG: True,
+            CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE: False,
            CONF_USE_CENTRAL_MODE: True,
            CONF_USED_BY_CENTRAL_BOILER: False,
            CONF_USE_WINDOW_FEATURE: True,
@@ -299,11 +300,11 @@ async def test_user_config_flow_over_switch(
@pytest.mark.parametrize("expected_lingering_tasks", [True])
@pytest.mark.parametrize("expected_lingering_timers", [True])
 # TODO this test fails when run in // but works alone
-@pytest.mark.skip
+# @pytest.mark.skip
 async def test_user_config_flow_over_climate(
    hass: HomeAssistant, skip_hass_states_get
 ):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
-    """Test the config flow with all thermostat_over_switch features and never use central config.
+    """Test the config flow with all thermostat_over_climate features and never use central config.
    We don't use any features"""
    # await create_central_config(hass)

@@ -499,6 +500,7 @@ async def test_user_config_flow_over_climate(
        CONF_USE_POWER_FEATURE: False,
        CONF_USE_PRESENCE_FEATURE: False,
        CONF_USE_WINDOW_FEATURE: False,
+        CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE: False,
        CONF_USE_CENTRAL_BOILER_FEATURE: False,
        CONF_USE_TPI_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
        CONF_USE_WINDOW_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
@@ -877,3 +879,251 @@ async def test_user_config_flow_over_4_switches(
    assert result["result"].version == 1
    assert result["result"].title == "TheOver4SwitchMockName"
    assert isinstance(result["result"], ConfigEntry)
+
+
+@pytest.mark.parametrize("expected_lingering_tasks", [True])
+@pytest.mark.parametrize("expected_lingering_timers", [True])
+# TODO this test fails when run in // but works alone
+# @pytest.mark.skip
+async def test_user_config_flow_over_climate_auto_start_stop(
+    hass: HomeAssistant, skip_hass_states_get
+):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
+    """Test the config flow with auto_start_stop thermostat_over_climate features."""
+    # await create_central_config(hass)
+
+    # 1. start a config flow in over_climate
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_init(
+        DOMAIN, context={"source": SOURCE_USER}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == SOURCE_USER
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"],
+        user_input={
+            CONF_THERMOSTAT_TYPE: CONF_THERMOSTAT_CLIMATE,
+        },
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.MENU
+    assert result["step_id"] == "menu"
+    assert result["menu_options"] == [
+        "main",
+        "features",
+        "type",
+        "presets",
+        "advanced",
+        "configuration_not_complete",
+    ]
+    assert result.get("errors") is None
+
+    # 2. Add auto-start-stop feature
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"], user_input={"next_step_id": "features"}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == "features"
+    assert result.get("errors") == {}
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"],
+        user_input={
+            CONF_USE_MOTION_FEATURE: False,
+            CONF_USE_POWER_FEATURE: False,
+            CONF_USE_PRESENCE_FEATURE: False,
+            CONF_USE_WINDOW_FEATURE: False,
+            CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE: True,
+        },
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.MENU
+    assert result["step_id"] == "menu"
+    assert result.get("errors") is None
+    assert result["menu_options"] == [
+        "main",
+        "features",
+        "type",
+        "presets",
+        "auto_start_stop",
+        "advanced",
+        "configuration_not_complete",
+        # "finalize", finalize is not present waiting for advanced configuration
+    ]
+
+    # 3. Configure auto-start-stop attributes
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"], user_input={"next_step_id": "auto_start_stop"}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == "auto_start_stop"
+    assert result.get("errors") == {}
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"],
+        user_input={
+            CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL: AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_MEDIUM,
+        },
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.MENU
+    assert result["step_id"] == "menu"
+    assert result.get("errors") is None
+
+    # 4. Configure main attributes
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"], user_input={"next_step_id": "main"}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == "main"
+    assert result.get("errors") == {}
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"],
+        user_input={
+            CONF_NAME: "TheOverClimateMockName",
+            CONF_TEMP_SENSOR: "sensor.mock_temp_sensor",
+            CONF_CYCLE_MIN: 5,
+            CONF_DEVICE_POWER: 1,
+            CONF_USE_MAIN_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+            CONF_USE_CENTRAL_MODE: True,
+            # Keep default values which are False
+        },
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == "main"
+    assert result.get("errors") == {}
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"],
+        user_input={
+            CONF_EXTERNAL_TEMP_SENSOR: "sensor.mock_ext_temp_sensor",
+            CONF_TEMP_MIN: 15,
+            CONF_TEMP_MAX: 30,
+            CONF_STEP_TEMPERATURE: 0.1,
+            # Keep default values which are False
+        },
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.MENU
+    assert result["step_id"] == "menu"
+    assert result.get("errors") is None
+
+    # 5. Configure type attributes
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"], user_input={"next_step_id": "type"}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == "type"
+    assert result.get("errors") == {}
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"],
+        user_input={
+            CONF_CLIMATE: "climate.mock_climate",
+            CONF_AC_MODE: False,
+            CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_MODE: CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_STRONG,
+            CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_DTEMP: 0.5,
+            CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_PERIOD_MIN: 2,
+            CONF_AUTO_FAN_MODE: CONF_AUTO_FAN_HIGH,
+            CONF_AUTO_REGULATION_USE_DEVICE_TEMP: False,
+        },
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.MENU
+    assert result["step_id"] == "menu"
+    assert result["menu_options"] == [
+        "main",
+        "features",
+        "type",
+        "presets",
+        "auto_start_stop",
+        "advanced",
+        "configuration_not_complete",
+        # "finalize",  # because we need Advanced default parameters
+    ]
+    assert result.get("errors") is None
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"], user_input={"next_step_id": "presets"}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == "presets"
+    assert result.get("errors") == {}
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"], user_input={CONF_USE_PRESETS_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.MENU
+    assert result["step_id"] == "menu"
+    assert result.get("errors") is None
+
+    # 6. configure advanced attributes
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"], user_input={"next_step_id": "advanced"}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == "advanced"
+    assert result.get("errors") == {}
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"],
+        user_input={CONF_USE_ADVANCED_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False},
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.FORM
+    assert result["step_id"] == "advanced"
+    assert result.get("errors") == {}
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"],
+        user_input={
+            CONF_MINIMAL_ACTIVATION_DELAY: 10,
+            CONF_SECURITY_DELAY_MIN: 5,
+            CONF_SECURITY_MIN_ON_PERCENT: 0.4,
+            CONF_SECURITY_DEFAULT_ON_PERCENT: 0.3,
+        },
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.MENU
+    assert result["step_id"] == "menu"
+    assert result.get("errors") is None
+    assert result["menu_options"] == [
+        "main",
+        "features",
+        "type",
+        "presets",
+        "auto_start_stop",
+        "advanced",
+        "finalize",  # Now finalize is present
+    ]
+
+    result = await hass.config_entries.flow.async_configure(
+        result["flow_id"], user_input={"next_step_id": "finalize"}
+    )
+    assert result["type"] == FlowResultType.CREATE_ENTRY
+    assert result.get("errors") is None
+    assert result[
+        "data"
+    ] == MOCK_TH_OVER_CLIMATE_USER_CONFIG | MOCK_TH_OVER_CLIMATE_MAIN_CONFIG | MOCK_TH_OVER_CLIMATE_CENTRAL_MAIN_CONFIG | MOCK_TH_OVER_CLIMATE_TYPE_CONFIG | {
+        CONF_MINIMAL_ACTIVATION_DELAY: 10,
+        CONF_SECURITY_DELAY_MIN: 5,
+        CONF_SECURITY_MIN_ON_PERCENT: 0.4,
+        CONF_SECURITY_DEFAULT_ON_PERCENT: 0.3,
+    } | MOCK_DEFAULT_FEATURE_CONFIG | {
+        CONF_USE_MAIN_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USE_TPI_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USE_PRESETS_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USE_MOTION_FEATURE: False,
+        CONF_USE_POWER_FEATURE: False,
+        CONF_USE_PRESENCE_FEATURE: False,
+        CONF_USE_WINDOW_FEATURE: False,
+        CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE: False,
+        CONF_USE_CENTRAL_BOILER_FEATURE: False,
+        CONF_USE_TPI_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USE_WINDOW_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USE_MOTION_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USE_POWER_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USE_PRESENCE_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USE_ADVANCED_CENTRAL_CONFIG: False,
+        CONF_USED_BY_CENTRAL_BOILER: False,
+        CONF_USE_AUTO_START_STOP_FEATURE: True,
+        CONF_AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL: AUTO_START_STOP_LEVEL_MEDIUM,
+    }
+    assert result["result"]
+    assert result["result"].domain == DOMAIN
+    assert result["result"].version == 1
+    assert result["result"].title == "TheOverClimateMockName"
+    assert isinstance(result["result"], ConfigEntry)
--- a/tests/test_window.py
+++ b/tests/test_window.py
@@ -205,6 +205,8 @@ async def test_window_management_time_enough(
        assert mock_heater_off.call_count == 2
        assert mock_condition.call_count == 1
        assert entity.hvac_mode is HVACMode.OFF
+        assert entity._saved_hvac_mode is HVACMode.HEAT
+        assert entity.hvac_off_reason == HVAC_OFF_REASON_WINDOW_DETECTION
        assert entity.window_state == STATE_ON

    # Close the window
@@ -242,6 +244,9 @@ async def test_window_management_time_enough(
            any_order=False,
        )
        assert entity.preset_mode is PRESET_BOOST
+        assert entity.hvac_mode is HVACMode.HEAT
+        assert entity._saved_hvac_mode is HVACMode.HEAT  # No change
+        assert entity.hvac_off_reason == None

    # Clean the entity
    entity.remove_thermostat()
@@ -1339,6 +1344,7 @@ async def test_window_action_fan_only(hass: HomeAssistant, skip_hass_states_is_s
        # The underlying should be in FAN_ONLY hvac_mode
        assert entity.hvac_mode is HVACMode.FAN_ONLY
        assert entity._saved_hvac_mode is HVACMode.HEAT
+        assert entity.hvac_off_reason is None  # Hvac is not off
        assert entity.preset_mode is PRESET_COMFORT

    # 3. Close the window
@@ -1357,7 +1363,7 @@ async def test_window_action_fan_only(hass: HomeAssistant, skip_hass_states_is_s
        await try_function(None)

        # Wait for initial delay of heater
-        await asyncio.sleep(0.3)
+        await hass.async_block_till_done()

        assert entity.window_state == STATE_OFF
        assert mock_send_event.call_count == 1
@@ -1379,6 +1385,7 @@ async def test_window_action_fan_only(hass: HomeAssistant, skip_hass_states_is_s
        )
        assert entity.hvac_mode is HVACMode.HEAT
        assert entity.preset_mode is PRESET_COMFORT
+        assert entity.hvac_off_reason is None

    # Clean the entity
    entity.remove_thermostat()