MyToyota Dashboard

[mxpwr]

Ah, thanks for clarification. I'll add that option.

[manjh]

Meanwhile I am experiencing problems logging into the MyToyota app, is it just me or is their server down?
I tried updating the app, and cleared the cache. No result...

[mxpwr]

Same here. Can't login through the app.

[mxpwr]

It works on my iphone and the the python backend, but not my Android phone. I updated Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, maybe it's related to that.

[manjh]

Same here. Can't login through the app.

Received a reply from Toyota tech support, they have problems in their servers and are working on a solution.
Meanwhile the plugin works OK, and also the login via the Toyota website. So it's just the app.
Makes you wonder, a huge company that can build technically wonderful automobiles, but have problems getting a reliable Android app running...

[manjh]

Ah, thanks for clarification. I'll add that option.

Any ideas about how this will function?

[mxpwr]

My plan is to add the option to change settings via http post requests. Then you can have domoticz change the polling interval whenever needed.

[mxpwr]

Ah, thanks for clarification. I'll add that option.

Any ideas about how this will function?

The feature is added now.
you can use curl to create the POST request for testing and you can find an example lua script in the readme to trigger it in Domoticz when a specific event occurs.

The curl command to change the polling to 300seconds looks like this:

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curl --silent -X POST -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d '{"mode": "interval", "interval_seconds": 300}' http://192.168.1.123:8000/api/settings/polling

[waltervl]

My plan is to add the option to change settings via http post requests. Then you can have domoticz change the polling interval whenever needed.

For python plugins a polling setting is normally done by a python plugin parameter. There are 6 parameters available. Debug setting is mostly one of them, so you have 2 spare available.

[manjh]

My plan is to add the option to change settings via http post requests. Then you can have domoticz change the polling interval whenever needed.

For python plugins a polling setting is normally done by a python plugin parameter. There are 6 parameters available. Debug setting is mostly one of them, so you have 2 spare available.

I don't think this is a "real" Domoticz plugin. It is a standalone app that can export values via MQTT, and from there values can be forwarded to Domoticz. At least, that is how I did it.

What we're looking for now is the way back: from Domoticz there will be the ability to change a setting (polling frequency) in the app.
Reason is that we would want a polling frequency of 30 or even 60 minutes normally, except when the vehicle is charging at home. This charging process is completely controlled by Domoticz, and I would want the info from the vehicle to be as accurate as possible. So I would like to change the polling frequency to (maybe) 5 minutes during the charging period. As soon as charging is terminated from Domoticz, polling frequency can go back to 30 or 60 minutes.

Having said all this, making the app a "native" Domoticz plugin is tempting, integration is easier.
On the other hand, it can now run as fully standalone app, or it can feed data into Domoticz or HA. So perhaps this is more flexible?

[mxpwr]

Making a domoticz only plugin would remove a lot of functionality I was looking for when I created the dashboard. The current method offers a lot of flexibility how to integrate and use it with domoticz or other automation systems.

[waltervl]

Then you better create a new topic because this is originally about a plugin and then probably also not a lot to do with python and Domoticz...

[manjh]

Then you better create a new topic because this is originally about a plugin and then probably also not a lot to do with python and Domoticz...

Perhaps you're right. Any suggestions on where we can continue this? Or should we move the content?

[manjh]

Ah, thanks for clarification. I'll add that option.

Any ideas about how this will function?

The feature is added now.
you can use curl to create the POST request for testing and you can find an example lua script in the readme to trigger it in Domoticz when a specific event occurs.

The curl command to change the polling to 300seconds looks like this:

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curl --silent -X POST -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d '{"mode": "interval", "interval_seconds": 300}' http://192.168.1.123:8000/api/settings/polling

Thanks, I will update and test this new feature as soon as I find a little time.
Meanwhile, would an import of data via MQTT not be a neat (=easier) way to do it?

[mxpwr]

Good idea, didn't think about that option. Ill have a look at it.

[manjh]

Good idea, didn't think about that option. Ill have a look at it.

It would open the way to having perhaps some more settings updated this way.
With a config window similar to the "sensors to publish"...

[waltervl]

Splitted the messages into a new topic for the MyToyata Dashboard application.

[manjh]

Splitted the messages into a new topic for the MyToyata Dashboard application.

Thank you!

[manjh]

Good idea, didn't think about that option. Ill have a look at it.

Apologies, I've not yet tested the new development due to some other things I had to attend to.
I'll be away for a short while, back on September 1 or 2 .

Meanwhile, have you had a chance to think about the MQTT interface into the application?

[mxpwr]

I added the code, but want to do some more refactoring before I push the changes. Something this weekend.