07-14-2016, 11:23 AM | #24 |
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This is very cool! Thanks for the informing us of this, I got it all setup.
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07-14-2016, 01:54 PM | #25 | |
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07-14-2016, 01:59 PM | #26 | |
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07-14-2016, 02:06 PM | #27 | |
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See forum post with link to PDF instructions to install in iDrive. That same BMW Labs link area has an FAQ and list of currently supported countries. They seem to regularly keep expanding the supported country list. |
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07-14-2016, 02:10 PM | #28 |
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TECHNOLOGY STACK:
Here is the technology stack I used to integrate my BMW into my "Life Automation" / "Smart Home". BMW Labs IFTTT Widget (free) BMW ConnectedDrive (free) IFTTT (If-This-Then-That) Service (free) BMW IFTTT Widget running on BMW, sends "triggers" to IFTTT online service. You create a "recipe" to tell IFTTT what to do when a BMW trigger happens like entering/exiting a defined geo-fence. E.g. your BMW enters a defined geographic radius you define on a map as part of the trigger/action. Nest Thermostat ($250) connected to IFTTT. Create IFTTT rule that says, when BMW enters defined geo-fence, BMW notifies IFTTT, rule action is triggered, and then IFTTT tells Nest to set thermostat to 70 degrees. Garageio ($200) garage door controller connected to IFTTT. Create IFTTT rule, when BMW enters defined geo-fence, tell Garageio to Open Garage Door. Samsung Smartthings controller ($95) - use to network connect "smart" devices in home Kwikset Deadbolt ($120), Create IFTTT rule, when BMW enters defined geo-fence, tell Samsung Smartthings Controller to unlock Kwikset Deadbolt. (Now using Kwikset Kevo instead, deadbolt only controlled by close proximity bluetooth smartphone and not internet connected.) Flood Light LED ($30), Create IFTTT rule, when BMW enters defined geo-fence, tell Samsung Smartthings Controller to turn on mudroom Philips Light Bulb and Kitchen GE Dimmer. Sonos Connect music ($250), Create IFTTT rule, when BMW enters defined geo-fence, tell Samsung Smartthings Controller to turn on Sonos music. Sonos Connect box connected to regular home stereo receiver/amplifier with local speakers and driving ceiling speakers throughout house. Installed various "smart" dimmers, switches, and outlets. For automated control, and Alexa voice control. E.g. wife from downstairs can now tell "Alexa" in the evening to pre-heat her bed electric blanket at night with "Alexa, turn on my electric blanket", or "Alexa, set Family Room dimmer to 40%". Amazon Echo "Alexa" ($130), used voice control all "smart" devices both directly and through Samsung Smartthings controller, and more, like ordering Pizza, or changing the Pandora/Spotify station or volume. |
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07-14-2016, 03:39 PM | #31 | |
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- You can be notified if your garage door opens during a break-in while you are away, when you weren't expecting the garage to open by anyone. (rolling code hacks, physical break-in, coat hanger to emergency latch release, 4 digit keypad code use observed from distance/drone, etc.) - Automatic closing of garage door at night to keep things from being stolen from your garage overnight, if you accidentally leave it open. - Remotely open garage door to let someone in, child, neighbor, etc. - Easily check garage open status when you are not sure if you remembered to close the garage door when you left, or you did initiate it to close while driving away but it bounced back open because of something that was left or fell in the path of the door closing, but you didn't realize it because you were already driving away. If you like to leave the door into your house from the garage unlocked, like most people, this is an even bigger security risk to garage doors accidentally left open. - Lastly, if you are impatient, the garage door will be fully opened by the time you pull into your driveway, instead of waiting in the driveway for it to finish lifting. :-) |
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