Homebridge Plugin to monitor calls

Accessories created by this platform provide a contact sensor, which is opened for every incoming or outgoing call. A use for this could be to automatically turn down the volume of played back music to be able to recognize the ringing phone.

Integrates with HomeKit via Homebridge.

Why a Call Monitor Plugin

I have trouble hearing in noisy environments and sometimes fail to notice that my phone rings. I don't think I'm alone with this.

I configured this plugin to turn down any music that might be playing to enable me to notice that the phone rings. Another aspect is that the music playback remains turned down while I am on the phone and is raised as soon as I hang up.

This callmonitor plugin exposes two contact sensors - one for incoming calls and one for outgoing calls. These enable the separate handling by call direction and the application of different rules.

Installation instructions

After Homebridge has been installed:

sudo npm install -g homebridge-callmonitor

Example config.json

{
  "bridge": {
      ...
  },
  "platforms": [
    {
      "platform": "CallMonitor",
      "devices": [
        {
          "name": "AVM Fritz!Box 7490",
          "address": "192.168.178.1",
          "port": "1012",
          "outgoingName": "Ausgehender Anruf",
          "incomingName": "Eingehender Anruf"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

The platform can connect to any number of devices, which support the call monitor protocol supported by AVM Fritz!Box devices. I've tested it with an AVM Fritz!Box 7490, other models may work as well. If you want to report a different device as working, please file an issue.

A device is configured by specifying the following:

Accessory Services

Each bot will expose two services:

• Accessory Information Service
• Contact Sensor Service for incoming calls
• Contact Sensor Service for outgoing calls

Supported clients

This platform and the bots it drives have been verified to work with the following apps on iOS 11

• Elgato Eve
• Home

Supported devices

• AVM Fritz!Box 7490

Other devices not listed here may work. If you have another device that works, please report it via a GitHub issue.

Configuration

You need to enable the call monitor on most devices. For AVM Fritz!Box devices this can be done by dialing #96*5* on a connected phone. To disable the call monitor dial #96*4*.

Some asks for friendly gestures

If you use this and like it - please leave a note by staring this package here or on GitHub.

If you use it and have a problem, file an issue at GitHub - I'll try to help.

If you tried this, but don't like it: tell me about it in an issue too. I'll try my best to address these in my spare time.

If you fork this, go ahead - I'll accept pull requests for enhancements.

License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2017 Michael Fröhlich

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