I recently acquired a 2022 Mazda CX-9, which comes equipped with the Mazda Connect app, offering features like remote start and vehicle status updates. While exploring its integration with Home Assistant, I discovered it works seamlessly there. However, my goal is to integrate this functionality into Hubitat to create a more comprehensive smart garage system.
My vision is to automate the garage door and notify someone when the car is running inside. This would involve creating a rule that checks the car’s status via the Mazda app and triggers the garage door accordingly. I’ve started by looking into Hubitat’s integration capabilities and have found some promising scripts and automations that could make this possible.
I’d love to hear from anyone who has successfully integrated their Mazda vehicle with Hubitat or has tips on how to structure such a rule. Additionally, if anyone has experience with similar setups using other brands, I’d appreciate any insights or potential hurdles to watch out for.
The idea of having my garage fully automated, from detecting when the car is present to ensuring the door opens or closes appropriately, is both exciting and a bit daunting. I’m eager to dive deeper into the scripting side of Hubitat to make this a reality. Let’s see if the community can help turn this vision into a functioning system! 
