Recently, I embarked on an exciting project to integrate my Volkswagen (VAG) car into my Home Assistant setup. The goal was to monitor and control various aspects of my vehicle directly from my smart home ecosystem. Let me share my journey and findings with you!
I started by researching the Connected Car technology provided by PON, the importer of VAG cars in the Netherlands. While their app offers valuable insights, I wanted to bring this functionality into Home Assistant for seamless integration with my existing smart devices. Initially, I reached out to PON for API access, but unfortunately, they weren’t willing to share it. This didn’t deter me; instead, it sparked my curiosity to reverse-engineer their app!
After some time working on the API, I managed to integrate it into Home Assistant. The setup includes a device_tracker for the car’s location, binary_sensors for ignition status, locked doors, and parking brake, as well as sensors for fuel level and mileage. This integration allows me to monitor my car’s status effortlessly from my phone or the web interface.
I’m still exploring the full capabilities of this integration but have already found it incredibly useful. For instance, I can now set up automations based on my car’s location or fuel level. If you’re interested in adding more features, feel free to reach out, and I’ll be happy to assist!
To get started, you’ll need to install the custom components. Here’s a quick guide:
- Download the necessary files from my GitHub repository.
- Place them in the
custom_componentsfolder within your Home Assistant configuration. - Configure the integration with your PON account credentials.
I’m eager to hear if anyone else has integrated their VAG car into Home Assistant or if there are additional features you’d like to see. Let’s continue to push the boundaries of smart home integration!
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