How to make HC2 know when "MY CAR" arrives at home

[SDeath 68]

Anyone found a solution with Geofancy to send the http-command on the 3/4G network? I don't wanna use portforwarding. My fibaro app works great remotely... should be possible for a simple http-request too I hope.

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I've been trying over and over but can't get it to work.

Where are the geeks ?

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Yeah me neither, and even with port forwarding it doesnt work.

[rusconidesigner 4]

Dear All,

I've resolved the problem of port forwarding with a php script on a local web server.

Geofancy recalls the php script and the php script makes the http request to HC2.

It works fine for me!

Here the simple code of the php script:

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[SDeath 68]

Dear All,

I've resolved the problem of port forwarding with a php script on a local web server.

Geofancy recalls the php script and the php script makes the http request to HC2.

It works fine for me!

Here the simple code of the php script:

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I changed the code a bit by removing the print_r line, as this caused the code to be executed twice. Not sure if this causes any trouble, but it now seems to work fine.

I setup a PHP server on my Server using a freeware software package called WAMP.

After some editing and creating a port forward, everything seems to be running fine now using the external IP.

Still have to test the GeoFancy app (beware there are 2 applications that can do the same thing one called GEOFancy the other GEOFency the first is free the 2nd will cost a few Euro's.) I'll have to see if the free app works like it should now I am sure the external API connection is working.

And I'll have to see for an extended period if the app is reliable, and then apply this to all users and change the code for arming and disarming my alarm.

[william.abbo 1]

Currently testing with Geofancy and till now it's working properly on the IPhone and it won't drain the battery.

[rusconidesigner 4]

I changed the code a bit by removing the print_r line, as this caused the code to be executed twice.

I'm not a developer but with print_r you can see the response of the call. For example with an http request where a scene start, there is no response. In my case the code is executed only one time.

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I'm testing me too Geofancy and seems work fine. I've ordered a USB Bluethooth for my Rasp because I would like to improve an iBeacon. Geofancy support it too.

[celebioven 0]

Knowing your car is home doesn't make home so smart. Who cares about the car. It's about you. I don't always leave house by car, I walk, drive bicycle, someone picks me up... It's more about knowing that am I at home or not.

It can be done with GPS or simple button, as stated above. There is keyfob for carrying controller with keys, this fits into pocket and can be used to inform HC2 about things you want it to know.

Single button:

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Four buttons:

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I've got that four key version, works fine with HC2.

I wouldn't recommend that Zwave.Me KeyFob to anyone, I have two and both are giving me issue's, the Battery won't last longer than a few weeks, I had to re-solder the battery holder on the PCB a couple of times because it comes loose. The range is terrible. Totally not happy with them.

I don't recommend it too. I had same problems and now I am not using it any more.

[MWDK 1]

Im sure you clever Guys have thought about it and have a sollution

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I use the Bluetooth in my car stereo, and have my utility-server flip a global var depending on if it is in range or not.

Care to explain a little further how you did it ?

I have a couple of virtual servers running, so its easy to create a new one if needed to do it.

Im not interested in having a switch/button in the car. I want to know if the car are home or not and when its coming home and leaving aswell

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The ""button in car" is an easy fix and doable with an OEM button in most cars.

[JanJoh 1]

Im sure you clever Guys have thought about it and have a sollution

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I use the Bluetooth in my car stereo, and have my utility-server flip a global var depending on if it is in range or not.

Care to explain a little further how you did it ?

I just use WMI from PS

Get-WmiObject -query "SELECT Caption FROM Win32_PnPEntity WHERE

ConfigManagerErrorCode = 0 and and PNPDeviceID like '%&0035622%'"

Replace the PNPDeviceID with the device you want to probe for.

In my setup i let the server autoconnect as soon as the device is in range. But of cource you could probe devices in range instead if you wish. Downside for me is that my phones cannot connect to the stereo until i have driven away from the house. But.. good enough for me.

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Edit: Eh, just realized i need to rebuild that logic.. I now have a Raspberry in the car.. I Could just poll my UniFi WiFi Controller

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[rusconidesigner 4]

I changed the code a bit by removing the print_r line, as this caused the code to be executed twice. Not sure if this causes any trouble, but it now seems to work fine.

SDeath, you are right! The code is executed twice!

I've solved it by deleting the second line. So the response will be always printed.

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[SDeath 68]

I changed the code a bit by removing the print_r line, as this caused the code to be executed twice. Not sure if this causes any trouble, but it now seems to work fine.

SDeath, you are right! The code is executed twice!

I've solved it by deleting the second line. So the response will be always printed.

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Yeah that's what I'm thinking of doing too, I gave it anotger thought the other day and realized that would be a better approach. =-)

Still need to change it though but it seems to work great with Geofancy. So will start using it soon I think.

[Boefje6432 0]

Guys,

I use this string "http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn"

But I do not use any remote connections. I have forwarded a port to the HC2. This works the best.

I've been playing around with this for a while and I can't get it to work.

"http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn" works fine from a browser but what do the settings need to be in Geofancy itself?

What is your exact setup in Geofancy if I may ask you?

Thanks!

[robmac 173]

Only sure way I can think of is put it on the driveway and drive over it.

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[deanrparry 19]

Only sure way I can think of is put it on the driveway and drive over it.

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The build quality suggests they thought of that! Probably the only scenario the box wouldn't crash!

[SDeath 68]

Guys,

I use this string "http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn"

But I do not use any remote connections. I have forwarded a port to the HC2. This works the best.

I've been playing around with this for a while and I can't get it to work.

"http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn" works fine from a browser but what do the settings need to be in Geofancy itself?

What is your exact setup in Geofancy if I may ask you?

Thanks!

It doesn't work like that directly, the command only works over the local network.

So what you do is setup a PHP server, and let GEOFency connect to two PHP files and the PHP files will send the command on the local network to your HC2.

I used WAMP software package as a PHP server.

[rusconidesigner 4]

Boefje6432, port forwarding in the geofancy http request doesn't work.

If you have a DDNS and a local webserver, yes, you can use successfully Geofancy with a simple php script.

Let me know if you want other info.

[Boefje6432 0]

I wasn't looking at port forwarding, more runnig it off the local network only and I'd be already happy if I can ge tthat up and running.

So if I type in "http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn" in any browser it works just fine but if I use the same string in Geofancy it doesn't. So my question is, what should I use as settings in Geofancy? Do I need to fill in the basic HTTP authentication or not?

Then there are the Global HTTP settings where you can send a test command, what should I fill in there? at the moment I use "http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn" (Post) and HTTP basic authentication off but that doesn't work either.

[boomx 43]

I wasn't looking at port forwarding, more runnig it off the local network only and I'd be already happy if I can ge tthat up and running.

So if I type in "http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn" in any browser it works just fine but if I use the same string in Geofancy it doesn't. So my question is, what should I use as settings in Geofancy? Do I need to fill in the basic HTTP authentication or not?

Then there are the Global HTTP settings where you can send a test command, what should I fill in there? at the moment I use "http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn" (Post) and HTTP basic authentication off but that doesn't work either.

Try the GET-Method... It works for me.

[Boefje6432 0]

Try the GET-Method... It works for me.

Doh that worked

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[stijndefrancq 0]

Maybe silly question:

how do you know on what port the hc2 is listening?

"http://user:password@ipadress:port/api/callAction?deviceID=49&name=turnOn"

txs

[boomx 43]

It is only for a request outside your LAN, when you use portforwarding. Otherwise you doesn't need the port.