@bhepler I use Geofency. You have to define the areas in the app and enter webhook addresses for entry and exit events. In my case, a JSON payload is posted to a self-hosted webserver (with encryption and basic auth).

@bhepler Interesting take on the location tracking. I created something similar where I use geofencing apps that support webhooks. A simple php script converts the calls to MQTT payloads and a small web page acting as an MQTT over websockets client shows icons depending on the person and the location. In my MagicMirror display said web page is embedded using an iframe module.

I also use OwnTracks but for me it is not as reliable as other apps.

@Bugsounet Great, this opens many options. I may be in the minority but for me a bridge from notifications to MQTT would be awesome.

I use a workaround where external events can turn modules on/off. This is done by bridging from MQTT via Node RED to MMM-Remote-Control’s API.

@Bugsounet Very interesting. This also looks promising. I’ll comment in the other topic.

@Bugsounet Cool additions and fixes. I need to find out more about the notifications to learn how to disable other modules when music is streaming.

@Bugsounet Take your time.

Currently, the module already has awareness about playback activity. An API call to an endpoint of my choosing on state change would already solve it for me. The endpoint could also be MMM-Remote-Control’s API.

I guess I can sift through the module’s code and see if with my humble skills can insert a simple request at the proper place. We’ll see how it goes.

What would the best approach to hide other specific modules when this module is active, i.e. when music is being played?

It may be to early to ask this since @Bugsounet just volunteered a few minutes ago to take over this project so take your time with your feedback.

@Sean, using some of your modules and enjoying your high-quality and quick support I always wondered about the high level of your commitment. I fully understand that it became too much.

Regrettably, I lack the skills to take over any of your projects but I felt I needed to join this thread to express my gratitude. Thank you for the work you have done! I wish you good luck for your future endeavors, and, above everything else, abundant health!

@Sean Is there a way to make the connection watchdog more forgiving/resilient? Even though I set the refresh rate to 5 seconds I see API connection timeouts and recently also this:

[SPOTIFY] API Request fail on : /v1/me/player
[2020-05-05 16:43:27.591] [LOG]
{ Error: socket hang up
    at createHangUpError (_http_client.js:332:15)
    at TLSSocket.socketOnEnd (_http_client.js:435:23)
    at TLSSocket.emit (events.js:203:15)
    at endReadableNT (_stream_readable.js:1145:12)
    at process._tickCallback (internal/process/next_tick.js:63:19) code: 'ECONNRESET' } undefined

@sdetweil Thanks for the hint. I installed it manually. I guess the assumption is if you know how to clone you also know how to touch. : )