Using a Zen16 and spare remote from each daily driver I have automated starting (and locking) of vehicles!
Next step is to clean up the wiring and sort out a mounting of some sort. I also have played around with the idea of powering the Zen16 with a multi output power supply and using stepped down output from the supply to replace the batteries in the remotes.
I think I may get another Zen16 and expand the functionality of my wife's Edge.
Currently it is using two of the relays because it requires lock press then double press start. There is also a power lift gate function which would be great to have also.
The Jeep just requires three presses of the lock button.
I already have switches (with 1 second auto off) linked to Alexa to kick off the respective rules.
Rules also run 15 minutes before normal leave for work time. With conditionals for outside temperature and if our "sleep in" feature is active which disables auto morning routines (normally for weekend sadly ).
This has me super fired up to get cracking on my Fibaro Smart Implant in our hot tub next!
These things are super handy. I always keep a spare on hand "just in case." I think my preference is for the ZEN17, though. Even though it only has 2 relays it's nice that they can be configured independently from the switch inputs.
I dunno, when it comes to something like that I'd just assume not even attempt it in the house... The thought of a failure and not realizing it is too terrifying
That likely won't work. Just a couple starts of the engine, and the sensor gets so contaminated that the device quits working. I have tried this a couple times over the years, and it always ends in failure.
yeah although they cant hack while it's just sitting there not being used right? Also they would have to intercept exactly at the point of activation.. and be fairly close initially.
My car searches for my fob and if its in range the doors and start button become active weather I press the button on the fob or not, them scanners amplify the cars search signal and the fob will respond unless its in my tin box
I'm about to attempt something sort of in reverse. I'm going to use the homelink transmitter in my car with a garage door receiver and an Econlink zwave contact sensor to activate my alarm as I leave the house. It will be manual but convenient. I am not allowed to use presence-based automation. I realized the zen17 would make a great alternative to the Ecolink but I only need one contact (now).
I'm planning only on activating the alarm (and locking doors, etc), not deactivating it. That may come later.
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