Get the OBD2 data before you get in with Home Assistant + View Assist + Torque

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Torque Pro

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Why it worked

The video effectively combines car diagnostics with smart home integration, offering a unique and futuristic "Jarvis"-like experience that appeals to tech-savvy car enthusiasts. The clear demonstration of real-time data and the promise of a "co-pilot" system create a compelling narrative.

Summary

The video demonstrates how to use the Torque Pro app with Home Assistant to get real-time diagnostic data from a Corvette. It shows various metrics like tire pressure, fuel level, range, battery voltage, and engine coolant temperature, highlighting the integration for a "smart home co-pilot" experience.

Structure

1Introduction to using Torque Pro with Home Assistant
2Displaying tire pressure and fuel level
3Showing remaining range and battery voltage
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Original caption

Here's an example of using Torque Pro with Home Assistant and generate data through local LLM to give you that Iron Man and Spider-Man feel. By linking the Torque OBD-II app to Home Assistant, your smart home becomes your co-pilot—allowing your voice assistant to broadcast live telemetry straight from your engine. Imagine walking up to your house, giving a command, and having your home's speakers instantly reply. You can set this up now! #c7 #c8 #garage #smarthome

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Product placement

Torque Pro (app that reads OBD2 data from cars) ACTS - its data is used to provide car diagnostics. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Home Assistant (smart home platform) ACTS - it receives data from Torque Pro and is used to broadcast car telemetry. Removing it would change what happens in the video. View Assist (app that displays car data) ACTS - it is used in conjunction with Home Assistant and Torque Pro to display car diagnostics. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Torque (app that reads OBD2 data from cars) ACTS - it is used to provide car diagnostics. Removing it would change what happens in the video.

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You can set this up now!

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Transcript

Jarvis, run a diagnostic on the Corvette. All tire pressures are about the 30 PSI baseline, ranging from 33 to 35 PSI. All life is at 67%. Fuel level is 61.5% with 175 miles of range. Battery voltage is 12.43. Washer fluid and brake fluid levels are good. Engine coolant is at 105.8 degrees with an ambient temperature of 82.4 degrees. All systems nominal.