Node-RED Teslemetry Integration

Node-RED nodes for controlling Tesla vehicles and energy sites via the Teslemetry API.

Features

• 🚗 Vehicle Control: Lock/unlock, climate, charging, navigation, and more
• ⚡ Energy Management: Monitor and control Powerwall and Solar systems
• 📡 Real-Time Events: React to vehicle state changes via Server-Sent Events
• 🎯 Signal Monitoring: Track specific vehicle data fields (speed, battery, etc.)
• 🔄 Full API Coverage: Access all Teslemetry API features

Installation

From npm (Recommended)

Navigate to your Node-RED user directory (usually ~/.node-red) and install:

cd ~/.node-red
npm install @teslemetry/node-red-contrib-teslemetry

Then restart Node-RED.

From Node-RED Palette Manager

1. Open Node-RED in your browser
2. Go to Menu → Manage palette
3. Click the Install tab
4. Search for @teslemetry/node-red-contrib-teslemetry
5. Click Install

Local Development

cd ~/.node-red
npm install /path/to/packages/node-red-contrib-teslemetry

Prerequisites

1. Teslemetry Account: Sign up at teslemetry.com
2. Access Token: Generate an API access token from your Teslemetry dashboard
3. Tesla Virtual Key: Configure virtual key access for your vehicle(s)

Configuration

1. Drag a Teslemetry node onto your flow
2. Double-click to edit and add a new Teslemetry Config
3. Enter your Teslemetry access token
4. Save and deploy

Nodes

teslemetry-config

Configuration node to store your Teslemetry Access Token.

teslemetry-vehicle-command

Send commands to a specific vehicle or retrieve vehicle data.

Configuration:

• VIN: Select a vehicle or leave empty to use msg.vin.
• Command: Select a command or leave empty to use msg.command.

Inputs:

• msg.vin (string): VIN of the vehicle (if not configured).
• msg.command (string): Command to execute (if not configured).
• msg.driver_temp (number): Driver temperature for setTemps.
• msg.passenger_temp (number): Passenger temperature for setTemps.
• msg.seat (string): Seat position for setSeatHeater (e.g., front_left).
• msg.level (number): Heat level (0-3) for setSeatHeater.
• msg.percent (number): Charge limit percentage for setChargeLimit.
• msg.amps (number): Charging amps for setChargingAmps.
• msg.lat (number): Latitude for triggerHomelink.
• msg.lon (number): Longitude for triggerHomelink.
• msg.value (string): Address or text for navigationRequest.

teslemetry-energy-command

Send commands to a Tesla Energy Site or retrieve site status.

Configuration:

• Site ID: Select a site or leave empty to use msg.siteId.
• Command: Select a command or leave empty to use msg.command.

Inputs:

• msg.siteId (number): Energy Site ID (if not configured).
• msg.command (string): Command to execute (if not configured).
• msg.percentage (number): Backup reserve percentage for setBackupReserve.
• msg.percent (number): Off-grid reserve percentage for setOffGridVehicleChargingReserve.

teslemetry-event

Listen for real-time Server-Sent Events (SSE) from Teslemetry.

Configuration:

• VIN: Filter events for a specific vehicle (optional).
• Event Type: The type of event to listen for.

Event Types:

• all: Stream all events
• data: Real-time telemetry data updates
• state: State changes (online/asleep/charging)
• vehicle_data: Full vehicle data snapshots
• errors: Vehicle error events
• alerts: Vehicle alerts and notifications
• connectivity: Connection status changes
• credits: API credit usage updates
• config: Configuration changes

Outputs:

• msg.payload: The event data object
• msg.topic: The event type

teslemetry-signal

Listen for specific signal changes from a vehicle.

Configuration:

• VIN: The vehicle to monitor
• Field: The specific signal field to listen for (e.g., speed, odometer, battery_level)

Outputs:

• msg.payload: The new value of the signal
• msg.topic: signal
• msg.field: The name of the field

Usage Examples

Example 1: Lock Vehicle When Leaving Home

1. Add a geofence or location trigger node
2. Add a function node to set msg.command = "lockDoors"
3. Add a teslemetry-vehicle-command node with your VIN configured
4. Connect them together

Example 2: Start Climate Control on Schedule

1. Add an inject node configured for your departure time
2. Add a teslemetry-vehicle-command node
3. Set Command to Start HVAC
4. Set temperatures using setTemps with msg.driver_temp and msg.passenger_temp

Example 3: Monitor Charging and Send Notifications

1. Add a teslemetry-event node
2. Set Event Type to data
3. Add a function node to filter charging-related updates
4. Add an email or pushover node for notifications
5. Send alert when charging completes

Example 4: Alert on Low Battery

1. Add a teslemetry-signal node
2. Set Field to battery_level
3. Add a switch node to check if value < 20
4. Add notification node (email/SMS/Pushover)

Available Vehicle Commands

• Get Vehicle Data: Retrieves comprehensive vehicle information
• Wake Up: Wakes up the vehicle from sleep
• Flash Lights: Flashes the headlights
• Honk Horn: Honks the horn
• Lock/Unlock Doors: Controls door locks
• Remote Start: Enables keyless driving
• Actuate Trunk: Opens/closes front or rear trunk
• Climate Control: Start/stop HVAC, set temps, seat heaters, steering wheel heater
• Charging: Start/stop, open/close port, set limit, set amps
• Sentry Mode: Enable/disable Sentry Mode
• Homelink: Trigger Homelink at specific coordinates
• Navigation: Send destination to vehicle navigation

Available Energy Commands

• Get Live Status: Live power usage details
• Get Site Info: Configuration and site details
• Set Backup Reserve: Set battery reserve percentage
• Set Operation Mode: Self Consumption, Backup, or Autonomous
• Set Storm Mode: Enable/disable Storm Mode
• Grid Import/Export: Configure grid export rules (Everything, Solar Only, Nothing)
• Off-Grid Reserve: Set vehicle charging reserve for off-grid operation

Resources

• Teslemetry Documentation: https://teslemetry.com/docs
• API Reference: https://developer.teslemetry.com
• Support: https://github.com/Teslemetry/typescript-teslemetry/issues

License

Apache-2.0 License - see LICENSE file for details

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see the main repository for contribution guidelines.