MINI Connected Integration with Home Assistant

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → Device Control

Overview

MINI Connected, powered by BMW Connected Drive, allows seamless integration of your MINI vehicle with your smart home ecosystem. This capability enhances convenience by enabling control over your vehicle’s functions directly from your home capability system.

Benefits

• Control vehicle functions like locking/unlocking doors remotely.
• Receive notifications about vehicle status, such as battery level or maintenance reminders.
• Check vehicle location from home, enhancing security and peace of mind.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to bridge the gap between your home capability system and your MINI vehicle, allowing homeowners to manage their vehicle’s settings and receive updates directly through their smart home devices. The outcome is a more streamlined and connected living experience.

Preconditions

• MINI vehicle equipped with BMW Connected Drive.
• Home Assistant setup and configured.
• Home Assistant integrated with MINI Connected via API.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Sonos.
• Device installed and reachable: Sonos | Sonos One.

Actors

• Homeowner managing vehicle remotely
• Family member accessing vehicle information
• Guest needing vehicle access

Trigger

The integration can be triggered by a specific command issued through Home Assistant or scheduled events set by the homeowner.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User Command] -->|check vehicle status| B{{Vehicle Connected?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Execute Command]
    C --> D[Notify User]
    B -->|No| E[Display Error]

Workflow Description

1. User Initiates Command

The homeowner issues a command through Home Assistant to check the vehicle status or perform an action.

2. Check Vehicle Connection

Home Assistant verifies if the MINI vehicle is connected to the BMW Connected Drive service.

3. Execute Command

If the vehicle is connected, the requested command (like locking doors) is executed.

4. Notify User

The homeowner receives a notification confirming the action taken or updating them on the vehicle status.

5. Display Error

If the vehicle is not connected, an error message is displayed to the user.

Postconditions

The vehicle’s status is updated accordingly, and the homeowner is informed of the current state and actions taken.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
• Set automated routines based on vehicle location.
• Implement geofencing features for alerts when the vehicle is near home.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)