Notifications

[dangerusty]

Is there a way to enable Home notifications when the car is started? My wife is checking the garage every time her car is scheduled to start because she doesn't trust the automation :)

I don't see the "notifications" option in the settings of the "climate" switch. I do see it in the settings of the "door lock" switch. Maybe if HomeKit only allows notifications on certain types, we could have an option to pretend climate is a different type?

[samrum]

Hmm, yeah, from a quick google it seems like notifications are only available for windows/blinds, door/locks, and sensors in Homekit.

Seems like the solution I've seen in homebridge-contact-switch-notification and homebridge-motion-switch would be to add an optional sensor accessory whose state is linked to the start switch. So when the switch turns on, the sensor goes active and triggers a notification.

Could look into adding something like that.

[xcsdm]

This is old, but I "solved" this issue by using Shortcuts instead of HomeKit automations.
Essentiallly:
Step 1, open garage door
--Wait a few seconds--
Step 2, Check Eve door/window sensor to make sure door is open(or at least opening)
Step 3, If door is open, start the car.

If the door isn't open, the start is never sent.