Hi everyone,
I believe it would make sense to create a “Car Assistant” device for Home Assistant, like an OBD-II device that connects to the vehicle. This device could provide various types of vehicle data, depending on the car’s capabilities, such as:
- Geolocation
- Engine start/stop notifications
- Activity logs (e.g., trips)
- Diagnostics and vehicle issues
It could be connected via mobile internet or, if available, through the vehicle’s built-in connectivity. Alternatively, a Bluetooth connection to a mobile device or the car’s radio could be used to bridge the connection to Home Assistant.
There are several devices available on the market that already offer these features, but I would love to see them integrated directly into Home Assistant.
Examples of devices that offer similar functionalities:
- Movistar Car
- ELM327
- ThinkOBD
Thank you for considering this request, and I believe it would be a valuable addition to the Home Assistant ecosystem!