Presence Sensor Concept

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I think the goal is to not need an extra system. That is why I recommend the WiFi router solution, since we all need a router anyway.

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Or how about Host-Pinger? I used this for a while but got something easier for arrival home (HomeLink button + RF Receiver + Contact sensor) which is more reliable. But if you're dead set on presence, it might be something you want to try out.

Since it runs on a RPi or Windows machine it should be fairly easy to port to HE.

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I just spun up a version of this on an ESP8266 using the MakerAPI tied to a VIrtual Presence Sensor. Works like a charm!!

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I have a couple old ESP01's...I was thinking of giving it a try sometime here soon.

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I'm curious...what's your config? Esp8266 in the car. Hub polls esp (using host pinger) and set virtual sensor based on the response?

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The ESP is polling my phone and it is sending the MakerAPI HTTP to the Hub based on ping reply or not.

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Ahhh...nice...no resources from the phone needed. Just wifi on. Me likey.

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Would be interested in info on this. do you have any Documentation

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I unfortunately abandoned this project once Fing opened their API up to IFTTT. Just create a rule in IFTTT to flip a switch on/off in Hubitat. Works quite well.

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Thanks , this is great advice