Managed to get my Model 3 to talk to my home automation system

[s4nup]

Using HomeKit/Homebridge I’ve managed to expose this to my Home Automation system. For the time being I’ve only enabled the charge port and charger functions, but I have the ability to also open the boot, froot, locks, climate etc if I need to.
Yes, this is a replication of the Tesla App, however the power comes with linking it to other automations and accessories (like linking it to a physical button to ensure it’s all locked or when the charge port unlocks to turn on the driveway lights)

 

[Rooster6655]

Anymore information to exactly what Home Automation system you have?

 

[s4nup]

Anymore information to exactly what Home Automation system you have?

Sure. It’s predominantly a zwave based system (ie secured wireless) but integrated with loads of other tech systems (lights, locks, curtains, windows, blinds etc) I run it off the standard Apple HomeKit framework, and now I can ask Siri to interact with the car: “Siri what is the Model 3 charge level”. “Siri, Unlock charge port”.
I’ve already incorporated it into my “Good night” routine where my house blinds shut down, lights downstairs turn off, and ensure the car is locked.

 

[NorfolkMustard]

Looks good HomeAssistant has similar. The native Tesla app adds some basic Siri integration too “hey Siri is my car locked” “he Siri what’s the battery level of my car” etc. Info only though, no controls

 

[LukeUK]

I've been using the Home Assistant integration for a while, TeslaFi also has an api and Alexa integration.

I'm planning to make a 'Tesla charger button' alternative, using Home Assistant, because my charger doesn't want to come apart nicely to let me install a button and circuit board from evchargeking.

 

[opals]

I have created a car-specific dashboard page within my Home Assistant that just shows controls for - and a CCTV video feed of - my drive gate, two garage doors; works really well in my Model 3, and means that I can open the gate before I get to within RF range to use the fob to open (or close) these things.

Who needs HomeLink when you can use Home Assistant to do so much more ...

 

[PaulMD]

I need to play with HA more - didn't get past customising the default dashboards!

 

[LukeUK]

Lovelace dashboards are arguably one of the most frustrating things with HA, I wish there was a better way of laying out the cards. It works well with automating lights/light switches, Sonos, etc.

 

[opals]

Here is my current page for the car, with nice BIG buttons that are easy to use whilst driving - but it is always Work In Progress when it comes to HA.

The images update once every ~10 seconds, but that is fine for my needs, and works well over the built in cellular data.