[TEST] Hardware Tests Not Automated - Manual Execution Required

[DonHugo]

Test Issue

Hardware tests require manual execution on Raspberry Pi, slowing development.

Current State:

• Hardware tests must be run manually
• No automated test runs
• Easy to skip testing
• Inconsistent test coverage
• No regression detection

Desired State:

• Automated test execution on Pi
• Scheduled test runs (nightly)
• Automatic test reporting
• CI/CD integration where possible
• Test results tracked in GitHub

Benefits:

• Catch regressions faster
• Consistent test execution
• Less manual work
• Better quality assurance
• Confidence in deployments

Implementation Plan:

• Create SSH-based test runner script
• Schedule automated test runs (cron)
• Set up test result reporting
• Create test failure notifications
• Document test infrastructure
• Integrate with GitHub Actions (if possible)

Test Categories to Automate:

• Sensor reading tests
• Relay control tests
• MQTT integration tests
• State persistence tests
• Complete workflow tests

Acceptance Criteria:

• Tests run automatically daily
• Results reported clearly (pass/fail counts)
• Failed tests trigger alerts
• Test logs archived
• Documentation complete
• Coverage > 80%

Infrastructure Needs:

• SSH access to Raspberry Pi
• Cron job for scheduling
• Test result storage
• Notification system (MQTT/Email)