IntelliCenter Homebridge plugin

[jimbethesda]

We are an Apple family (my wife works for Apple). I would really like Siri control of IntelliCenter. I found a ScreenLogic Homebridge plugin, but not one for IntelliCenter. Anyone know if one was created? Anyone want to write one?

 

[cowboycasey]

I am sure there is one from Android...

You know I just had to do that.... I know, I know.... I have not heard of one but maybe a bump will find someone who does

 

[dustindclark]

I'm considering writing a Homebridge plugin. I've written a few already, and I'm starting my pool up on Friday. Did you find any other HomeKit/Intellicenter solutions?

 

[jimbethesda]

I'm considering writing a Homebridge plugin. I've written a few already, and I'm starting my pool up on Friday. Did you find any other HomeKit/Intellicenter solutions?

No, still would like one

 

[dustindclark]

First pass on said plugin: homebridge-pentair-intellicenter

It currently exposes your IntelliCenter circuits marked as "Features" to HomeKit as switches. Still working on adding more capabilities, but I can't start my heater yet to test.

 

[jimbethesda]

I use HOOBS as my homebridge box. How do I install this on it?

 

[dustindclark]

I don't own a HOOBS, but it should be the same as installing any other Homebridge plugin.

I've since added/verified heater support, and I've also added color-change support to IntelliBrite lights (i.e. hey Siri, set the pool light to magenta). Just haven't updated the docs yet. Screenshot attached of my setup. I want to expose my variable speed pumps as a fan (using fan speed to change RPMs). Once I've done that, I think I'll be satisfied.

 

[nock]

Very very cool. We are in the process of building a pool with intellicenter. Looks like you made the plugin just in time!

 

[dustindclark]

Don't upgrade to the IntelliCenter firmware that was released yesterday (1.064). They made lots of breaking changes in this release, which even broke their existing app and web console (they released a new app called IntelliCenter 2 and migrated from intellicenter.com to intellicenter2.com). Once you upgrade, there's no way to downgrade (for me, attempts to downgrade on USB have failed).

I'm working on fixing in my spare time, but it may take a week or 2.

 

[dustindclark]

Don't upgrade to the IntelliCenter firmware that was released yesterday (1.064). They made lots of breaking changes in this release, which even broke their existing app and web console (they released a new app called IntelliCenter 2 and migrated from intellicenter.com to intellicenter2.com). Once you upgrade, there's no way to downgrade (for me, attempts to downgrade on USB have failed).

I'm working on fixing in my spare time, but it may take a week or 2.

This is fixed and released in version 2.x of the plugin.

 

[nock]

This is fixed and released in version 2.x of the plugin.

What great service! The pool isn't complete yet, but thanks for your continued hard work.

 

[nock]

This is fixed and released in version 2.x of the plugin.

So, I got everything installed and it seems to be working for the most part. A few issues I was wondering if you could help with:

In homekit, the Pool Heater reads a current temperature of 32 degrees, which is obviously not right. Is there a way to get a correct temp?

Also, more of a general pentair/intellicenter issue: we don't have a spa, but a spa is listed under the "bodies" and "circuits" areas of the intellicenter. Do you happen to know how to delete the spa? The pool equipment guy didn't know how.

 

[nock]

So, I got everything installed and it seems to be working for the most part. A few issues I was wondering if you could help with:

In homekit, the Pool Heater reads a current temperature of 32 degrees, which is obviously not right. Is there a way to get a correct temp?

Also, more of a general pentair/intellicenter issue: we don't have a spa, but a spa is listed under the "bodies" and "circuits" areas of the intellicenter. Do you happen to know how to delete the spa? The pool equipment guy didn't know how.

Actually, I just checked, and the pool temp is now showing correctly.

But I also noticed that the pool lights are not showing up. My setup is probably a little different regarding the lights though; the cabo shelf light and the rest of the pool lights are on different circuits.