Android Push Notification service

[jshan]

Android Push Notification for HomeGenie
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When a significant event occurs in HomeGenie, I wanted to be alerted as quickly as possible and with a configurable repeating alarm on my Android device(s) so that I had a better chance of not missing the alert.

Includes 3 parts:
  1. Android_Push_Notification_Service - HomeGenie C# app
  2. Android AlarmMe.apk - Android 4.0 (and above) app
  3. Android Push Notification Manual

The source code for AlarmMe.apk is not public domain at this time.

I've attached the C# app (1) and the manual (2).  The AlarmMe.apk file is 1.6M (too large to be attached so I stuck it at: http://www.filedropper.com/alarmme.  If someone wants to store it at a more permanent site, that would be great.  See this post for a mirror location - thanks mvdarend (http://www.homegenie.it/forum/index.php?topic=541.msg4021#msg4021)

Because there are 2 inter-related parts to this service, I recommend reading and understanding the entire manual before installing.

I've tested this and it works reliably for me on an HTC Android 4.0.3 phone and a Samsung Android 4.1.2 tablet.

No warranty expressed or implied - use at your own risk.  Support not guaranteed but feel free to ask.  Comments & improvement suggestions welcome.

Hope it's useful to someone.

Regards,
JohnS

[dani]

When we click on your link, we have to pay for register, no download start.
What is the way to use File Droper ?

Regards
Dani

[jshan]

I clicked on the link in my OP and for whatever reason, it goes to filedropper, but leaves off the "/alarmme".  If I copy and paste the link into my browser so that it includes the /alarmme, then it works.  At around the middle of the page is a grey download button - click on that at it should download the file, no registration or payment required.

[mvdarend]

The correct link is http://www.filedropper.com/alarmme (without the dot at the end.)

[jshan]

OP link fixed - thanks mvdarend.

[KaZe]

Hi!

the download link does not work for me. (AlarmMe.apk) Someone could send me or upload it somewhere?

Thanks!

[jshan]

I have re-uploaded the file to filedropper.  The link http://www.filedropper.com/alarmme should work now. 

It would be great if anyone has a better place to store this file so that it stays around as is accessible to everyone.

Regards,
JohnS

[mvdarend]

I've added a mirror here:

http://www.vandenarend.com/downloads/AlarmMe.zip

[jshan]

Thanks mvdarend!

[Michel]

Thanks JohnS, very usefull application. I like receiving notifications no matter where I am.

Is it possible to send the notifications only when Security Alarm System is armed ?

[jshan]

HG can send notifications when the Security System is triggered - see input field #3 as indicated in the user manual under "Input Fields".  You would want to untick the "Send Android Notification" feature for the security device (e.g. motion sensor) and set field #3 to True.  This way you would only get a notification if the security device is tripped and the security system is armed.

[Fmstrat]

Good idea, but closed source and requires side loading instead of going through a cheap/near free store like Play/Amazon where they do a security review?

[Michel]

Does this service still works, because I am not receiving notifications for some time.

[jshan]

Yes, Android Push Notifications is still working for me - I just tried it on r493.  I had some issues after updating (see http://www.homegenie.it/forum/index.php?topic=1004.0) but was able to get it fixed as detailed in the referenced post.  Good luck.

[kevin1]

Could we move this functionality into the official HomeGenie android app?