Send commands to the car from a web server

[Pontus]

The question is simple can I send a command from a web server to the car?
I have a simple home automation system controlled by a web server called Nexa Home and if it's possible I can control the car from any switch in the house. This would open up for some fun and maybe good possibilities.

 

[Olen]

The short answer is "yes".
The long answer is that you need to use the new API, and authentication, and that this requires Teslas proprietary API-key and secrets.
These are not publicly available, and Tesla has so far been quiet about when (or if) they will open up for 3rd party development.

 

[captain_zap]

The question is simple can I send a command from a web server to the car?
I have a simple home automation system controlled by a web server called Nexa Home and if it's possible I can control the car from any switch in the house. This would open up for some fun and maybe good possibilities.

You can use the "unofficial" API documentation and your own login credentials. This popular Visible Tesla app does this. Here's one link: http://docs.timdorr.apiary.io/
Visible Tesla site: http://visibletesla.com/Documentation/site_index.html

 

[wayner]

But it appears that people are having access logging into the site, especially those of us with new accounts.

I want to do the same thing with my Control4 Home Automation system - hit a switch in the house to start the car's climate control. In fact I started a thread yesterday on this: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/40741-Model-S-and-Home-Automation

 

[rdrcrmatt]

I wrote a script which takes input from a simple PHP form submission page on my web server to do departure time based charge scheduling.

So, yes it can be done.

 

[wayner]

So, yes it can be done.

But you still have to be able authenticate on Tesla's servers, don't you? Many or most who have recently taken delivery are unable to do so.

 

[rdrcrmatt]

my cookie is still valid, i'm hoping it stays that way for a while.