carconnectivity-connector-audi 0.1.5

CarConnectivity connector for Audi services - integrates with Till Steinbach's CarConnectivity framework

CarConnectivity Connector for Audi

A Python connector for Audi vehicles that integrates with the CarConnectivity framework by Till Steinbach, allowing you to interact with your Audi vehicle's data and controls through a standardized API.

About CarConnectivity

This connector is built for the CarConnectivity framework, which provides a unified interface for connecting to various car manufacturers' APIs. CarConnectivity is developed and maintained by Till Steinbach.

Features

• 🚗 Vehicle Status: Access battery/fuel levels, range, odometer readings
• 🔐 Remote Control: Lock/unlock doors, start/stop charging and climatization
• 📍 Location Services: Get vehicle position and parking information
• 🔧 Maintenance: Check inspection and service due dates
• 🌡️ Climate Control: Remote climate control and window heating
• 💡 Vehicle Lights: Monitor and control vehicle lighting
• ⚡ Charging: Monitor and control electric vehicle charging

Installation

Install the connector using pip:

pip install carconnectivity-connector-audi

You'll also need the CarConnectivity CLI:

pip install carconnectivity-cli

For more information about the CarConnectivity framework, visit:

• Main Repository: CarConnectivity
• CLI Repository: CarConnectivity-CLI
• Documentation: See the CarConnectivity Wiki

Configuration

Create a configuration file (e.g., audi_config.json) with your Audi credentials:

{
    "carConnectivity": {
        "connectors": [
            {
                "type": "audi",
                "config": {
                    "username": "[e-mail]",
                    "password": "your_password"
                }
            }
        ]
    }
}

Usage

List all available resources

carconnectivity-cli audi_config.json list

Get vehicle state

carconnectivity-cli audi_config.json get /garage/YOUR_VIN/state

Get battery/fuel level

carconnectivity-cli audi_config.json get /garage/YOUR_VIN/drives/primary/level

Get vehicle position

carconnectivity-cli audi_config.json get /garage/YOUR_VIN/position/latitude
carconnectivity-cli audi_config.json get /garage/YOUR_VIN/position/longitude

Control charging (for electric vehicles)

carconnectivity-cli audi_config.json set /garage/YOUR_VIN/charging/commands/start-stop start

Control climatization

carconnectivity-cli audi_config.json set /garage/YOUR_VIN/climatization/commands/start-stop start

Lock/unlock doors

carconnectivity-cli audi_config.json set /garage/YOUR_VIN/doors/commands/lock-unlock lock

Development

Building from source

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/acfischer42/CarConnectivity-connector-audi.git
cd CarConnectivity-connector-audi

2. Create a virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies:

pip install build

4. Build the package:

python -m build

5. Install locally:

pip install dist/carconnectivity_connector_audi-*.whl

Requirements

• Python 3.9 or higher
• CarConnectivity framework >= 0.8
• Valid myAudi account with connected vehicle

Related Projects

This connector is part of the CarConnectivity ecosystem:

• CarConnectivity - The main framework by Till Steinbach
• CarConnectivity-CLI - Command-line interface
• WeConnect-python - Volkswagen connector
• VWConnect - Alternative VW solution

Supported Vehicles

This connector works with Audi vehicles that support myAudi connected services, including:

• Electric vehicles (e-tron models)
• Hybrid vehicles
• Modern ICE vehicles with connectivity features

Security

• Credentials are securely handled through OAuth2 authentication
• Tokens are cached locally and refreshed automatically
• No credentials are stored in plain text after initial setup

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Credits

• Till Steinbach for creating the CarConnectivity framework
• Based on authentication patterns from the broader CarConnectivity ecosystem

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Disclaimer

This is an unofficial connector not affiliated with Audi AG or Till Steinbach's original CarConnectivity project. Use at your own risk and ensure you comply with your vehicle's terms of service.