Feature Request is_vehicle_active

[DatDraggy]

Hi, I love the bimmer connected integration. It's quite handy for automations and data history. Recently I tried to compose an automation that checks if I left any windows/lids open, but noticed that the is_vehicle_active state from bimmer_connected.vehicle.vehicle.MyBMWVehicle isn't implemented yet. Because of that I can only use the last_changed attribute of other states like mileage, which could get annoying the next time I'm in a traffic jam in summer. Lock state isn't a viable option either as my car auto-locks itself once you start driving. I've had a look through the code myself because I thought surely this isn't too hard to add but sadly I couldn't figure it out properly.

I hope that this'll be a part of a future bimmerconnected version 🙏

Thank you for all the work regardless

[gerard33]

The is_vehicle_active function is always returning False at the moment. I believe that info was available in the past for some cars, but in the current API version that info is not available anymore.

Doublechecking with @rikroe.

[rikroe]

Unfortunately cannot give any more insights.

@kriscremers as you own a vehicle with the latest infotainment, are you able to get an fingerprint or HA diagnostic log while somebody is driving your vehicle so we can check?

[gerard33]

I have made a fingerprint while driving with my car (iX3 from 2022) and that information is not available for me. Maybe something only the cars with the latest infotainment support indeed.

[kriscremers]

@rikroe I'm the only one driving the vehicle, so I need to figure out a way to gather the information while I drive. The fingerprint I have available for a supposedly inactive state doesn't list it (dated 2023-02-21), however. I'd presume this information would be in the json data regardless, but flagged FALSE.

[rikroe]

Sure, take your time and if it doesn't work out safely, don't do it! You might be able to get the diagnostic logs on the mobile app (android at least).

[kriscremers]

@rikroe I made a fingerprint on my way to work this morning, sadly it doesn't contain said information.

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