OVMS Home Assistant v1.6.3
Please note the breaking changes in 1.6.2!
Read release notes here: https://github.com/enoch85/ovms-home-assistant/releases/tag/v1.6.2
Bug Fixes
Device tracker: fix force_update override
_attr_force_update = False was silently ignored because Home Assistant's TrackerEntity overrides force_update as a property returning not self.should_poll (= True for push-based entities). Replaced with an explicit property override returning False. This prevents redundant recorder writes when coordinates haven't changed, reducing database load and producing smoother map tracks.
Device name: remove redundant "OVMS -" prefix
The HA UI already shows the integration name in the breadcrumb ("OVMS > ..."), so the device name no longer includes the "OVMS -" prefix. For example, OVMS - mycar becomes just mycar. The name updates automatically on next reload — no entity ID changes, no migration required.
Improvements
Custom card templates: dynamic battery icon
The VW e-UP and Renault Twizy card templates now show a dynamic state-icon that reflects the real battery level, with a black lightning bolt overlay when actively charging.