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HomeSpan Library Reference

The HomeSpan Library is invoked by including HomeSpan.h in your Arduino sketch as follows:

#include "HomeSpan.h"

homeSpan

At runtime this HomeSpan will create a global object named homeSpan that supports the following methods:

• void begin(Category catID, char *displayName, char *hostNameBase, char *modelName)

  • initializes HomeSpan
  • must be called at the beginning of each sketch before any other HomeSpan functions and is typically placed near the top of the Arduino setup() method, but after Serial.begin() so that initialization diagnostics can be output to the Serial Monitor
  • all arguments are optional
    • catID - the HAP Category HomeSpan broadcasts for pairing to HomeKit. Default is Category::Lighting. See HomeSpan Accessory Categories for a complete list
    • displayName - the MDNS display name broadcast by HomeSpan. Default is "HomeSpan Server"
    • hostNameBase - the full MDNS host name is broadcast by HomeSpan as hostNameBase-DeviceID.local, where DeviceID is a unique 6-byte code generated automatically by HomeSpan. Default is "HomeSpan"
    • modelName - the HAP model name HomeSpan broadcasts for pairing to HomeKit. Default is "HomeSpan-ESP32"
  • example: homeSpan.begin(Category::Fans, "Living Room Ceiling Fan");

• void poll()

  • checks for HAP requests, local commands, and device activity
  • must be called repeatedly in each sketch and is typically placed at the top of the Arduino loop() method

The following optional homeSpan methods override various HomeSpan initialization parameters used in begin(), and therefore should be called before begin() to take effect. If a method is not called, HomeSpan uses the default parameter indicated below:

• void setControlPin(uint8_t pin)

  • sets the ESP32 pin to use for the HomeSpan Control Button (default=21)

• void setStatusPin(uint8_t pin)

  • sets the ESP32 pin to use for the HomeSpan Status LED (default=LED_BUILTIN)

• void setApSSID(char *ssid)

  • sets the SSID (network name) of the HomeSpan Setup Access Point (default="HomeSpan-Setup")

• void setApPassword(char *pwd)

  • sets the password of the HomeSpan Setup Access Point (default="homespan")

• void setApTimeout(uint16_t nSec)

  • sets the duration (in seconds) that the HomeSpan Setup Access Point, once activated, stays alive before timing out (default=300 seconds)

• void setCommandTimeout(uint16_t nSec)

  • sets the duration (in seconds) that the HomeSpan End-User Command Mode, once activated, stays alive before timing out (default=120 seconds)

• void setLogLevel(uint8_t level)

  • sets the logging level for diagnostic messages, where:
    • 0 = top-level status messages only (default),
    • 1 = all status messages, and
    • 2 = all status messages plus all HAP communication packets to and from the HomeSpan device
  • this parameter can also be changed at runtime via the HomeSpan CLI

• void setMaxConnections(uint8_t nCon)

  • sets the maximum number of HAP Controllers that be simultaneously connected to HomeSpan (default=8)

SpanAccessory()

Creating an instance of this class adds a new HAP Accessory to the HomeSpan HAP Database.

• every HomeSpan sketch requires at least one Accessory
• there are no arguments or associated methods
• you must call homeSpan.begin() before instantiating any Accessories
• example: new SpanAccessory();

SpanService()

This is a base class from which all HomeSpan Services are derived, and should not be directly instantiated. Rather, to create a new Service instantiate one of the HomeSpan Services defined in the Service namespace. No arguments are needed.

• instantiated Services are added to the HomeSpan HAP Database and associated with the last Accessory instantiated
• instantiating a Service without first instantiating an Accessory throws an error during initialization
• example: new Service::MotionSensor();

The following methods are supported:

• SpanService *setPrimary()

  • specifies that this is the primary Service for the Accessory. Returns a pointer to the Service itself so that the method can be chained during instantiation. Example: new Service::Fan->setPrimary();

• SpanService *setHidden()

  • specifies that this is hidden Service for the Accessory. Returns a pointer to the Service itself so that the method can be chained during instantiation.

• virtual boolean update()

  • HomeSpan calls this method upon receiving a request from a HomeKit Controller to update one or more Characteristics associated with the Service. Users should override this method with code that implements that requested updates using one or more of the SpanCharacteristic methods below. Method must return true if update succeeds, or false if not.

• virtual void loop()

  • HomeSpan calls this method every time homeSpan.poll() is executed. Users should override this method with code that monitors for state changes in Characteristics that require HomeKit Controllers to be notified using one or more of the SpanCharacteristic methods below.

• virtual void button(int pin, int pressType)

  • HomeSpan calls this method whenever a SpanButton() object associated with the Service is triggered. Users should override this method with code that implements any actions to be taken in response to the SpanButton() trigger using one or more of the SpanCharacteristic methods below.
    • pin - the ESP32 pin associated with the SpanButton() object
    • pressType -
      • 0=single press (SpanButton::SINGLE)
      • 1=double press (SpanButton::DOUBLE)
      • 2=long press (SpanButton::LONG)

SpanCharacteristic(value)

This is a base class from which all HomeSpan Characteristics are derived, and should not be directly instantiated. Rather, to create a new Characteristic instantiate one of the HomeSpan Characteristics defined in the Characteristic namespace.

• instantiated Characteristics are added to the HomeSpan HAP Database and associated with the last Service instantiated
• instantiating a Characteristic without first instantiating a Service throws an error during initialization
• a single, optional argument is used to set the initial value of the Characteristic at startup
• example: new Characteristic::Brightness(50);

The following methods are supported:

• type T getVal<T>()

  • a template method that returns the current value of the Characteristic, after casting into the type T specified (e.g. int, double, etc.). If template parameter is excluded, value will be cast to int.
  • example with template specified: double temp = Characteristic::CurrentTemperature->getVal<double>();
  • example with template excluded : int tilt = Characteristic::CurrentTiltAngle->getVal();

• type T getNewVal<T>()

  • a template method that returns the desired new value to which a HomeKit Controller has requested to the Characteristic be updated. Same casting rules as for getVal<>()

• boolean updated()

  • returns true if a HomeKit Controller has requested an update to the value of the Characteristic, otherwise false. The requested value itself can retrieved with getNewVal<>()

• void setVal(value)

  • sets the value of the Characteristic to value, and notifies all HomeKit Controllers of the change. Works with any integer, boolean, or floating-based numerical value.

• int timeVal()

  • returns time elapsed (in millis) since value of the Characteristic was last updated (whether by setVal() or as the result of a successful update request from a HomeKit Controller)

SpanRange(int min, int max, int step)

Creating an instance of this class overrides the default HAP range for a Characteristic with the min, max, and step values specified.

• instantiated Ranges are added to the HomeSpan HAP Database and associated with the last Characteristic instantiated
• instantiating a Range without first instantiating a Characteristic throws an error during initialization
• example: new Characteristic::Brightness(50); new SpanRange(10,100,5);

SpanButton(int pin, uint16_t longTime, uint16_t singleTime, uint16_t doubleTime)

Creating an instance of this class attaches a pushbutton handler to the ESP32 pin specified.

• instantiated Buttons are associated with the last Service instantiated
• instantiating a Button without first instantiating a Service throws an error during initialization

The first argument is required; the rest are optional:

• pin - the ESP32 pin to which a one pole of a normally-open pushbutton will be connected; the other pole is connected to ground
• longTime - the minimum time (in millis) required for the button to be pressed and held to trigger a Long Press (default=2000 ms)
• singleTime - the minimum time (in millis) required for the button to be pressed to trigger a Single Press (default=5 ms)
• doubleTime - the maximum time (in millis) allowed between two Single Presses to qualify as a Double Press (default=200 ms)

Trigger Rules:

• If button is pressed and continuously held, a Long Press will be triggered every longTime ms until the button is released
• If button is pressed for more than singleTime ms but less than longTime ms and then released, a Single Press will be triggered, UNLESS the button is pressed a second time within doubleTime ms AND held again for at least singleTime ms, in which case a DoublePress will be triggered; no further events will occur until the button is released
• If singleTime>longTime, only Long Press triggers can occur
• If doubleTime=0, Double Presses cannot occur

HomeSpan automatically calls the button(int pin, int pressType) method of a Service upon a trigger event in any Button associated with that Service, where pin is the ESP32 pin to which the pushbutton is connected, and pressType is an integer that can also be represented by the enum constants indicated:

• 0=single press (SpanButton::SINGLE)
• 1=double press (SpanButton::DOUBLE)
• 2=long press (SpanButton::LONG)

HomeSpan will report a warning, but not an error, during initialization if the user had not overridden the virtual button() method for a Service contaning one or more Buttons; triggers of those Buttons will simply ignored.

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