Hey everyone, I’m super excited to share some news about Plex Media Server’s latest update! They’ve just introduced a new webhooks feature that allows users to send JSON data to a specified web address whenever certain actions happen, like starting or pausing a movie. This opens up endless possibilities for home automation integration, especially with systems like Vera. ![]()
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I’ve been thinking about how to leverage this for my own setup. Imagine this: as soon as a movie starts playing, Vera could automatically dim the lights, close the shades, and maybe even adjust the thermostat for the perfect movie-watching experience. And when the movie stops, everything goes back to normal. Talk about seamless automation! ![]()
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But here’s where I need your help. How can Vera receive and interpret the JSON data from Plex? Is there a way to set up Vera to trigger specific actions based on the information in the JSON file? I’ve seen some examples of similar setups with Kodi and XBMC in the past, but nothing official through Plex. Now that this feature is live, I’m eager to dive in and make it work. ![]()
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I’ve already started exploring some basic ideas, like using Vera’s rule engine or automation tools to parse the JSON data and execute predefined actions. But I’m not entirely sure where to start. If anyone has experience with webhooks or JSON integration in Vera, I’d love to hear your thoughts, tips, or even step-by-step guides. Your insights could be super helpful for the rest of us looking to take our home theaters to the next level! ![]()
Let’s make this happen together! ![]()