diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e63f3dd..c4b1971 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
   "version": "1.0.0",
   "description": "A homebridge plugin for IntelliClima App from Fantini Cosmi.",
   "license": "Apache-2.0",
+  "author": "ruizmarc",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
     "url": "https://github.com/ruizmarc/homebridge-intelliclima.git"
diff --git a/src/platform/IntelliClimaPlatform.ts b/src/platform/IntelliClimaPlatform.ts
index fb22bc6..bf51bc3 100644
--- a/src/platform/IntelliClimaPlatform.ts
+++ b/src/platform/IntelliClimaPlatform.ts
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import { API, DynamicPlatformPlugin, Logger, PlatformAccessory, PlatformConfig,
 
 import { IntelliClimaAPIConsumer } from '../intelliclima/intelliclima-api-consumer';
 import { ThermostatAccesory } from '../accessories/ThermostatAccessory';
+import { PLUGIN_NAME } from '../settings';
 
 /**
  * HomebridgePlatform
@@ -23,6 +24,12 @@ export class IntelliClimaPlatform implements DynamicPlatformPlugin {
   ) {
     this.log.debug('Finished initializing platform:', this.config.name);
 
+    // only load if configured
+    if (!this.config.username || !this.config.password) {
+      log.warn(`No configuration found for ${PLUGIN_NAME}`);
+      return;
+    }
+
     // When this event is fired it means Homebridge has restored all cached accessories from disk.
     // Dynamic Platform plugins should only register new accessories after this event was fired,
     // in order to ensure they weren't added to homebridge already. This event can also be used