Updated readme and changelog

ADDED
- NoGo lines button
- Extra care navigation button
- Syncing cleaning options from last run

CHANGED
- Goto dock button is now always off
- Better error handling
- More detailed debug messages
- Updated node-botvac dependency to 0.1.6

REMOVED
- Extra care navigation option parameter (is now a button)

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CHANGELOG.md

@@ -4,4 +4,74 @@
 * Added return to base
 * Added enable and disable schedule
 * Added enable and disable eco mode
-* Added battery info
+* Added battery info
+
+## 0.2.0
+
+* Added dock info
+* Improved logging to use a debug library
+
+## 0.2.1
+
+* Improved the go to dock command
+
+## 0.3.0
+
+* Added periodic refresh of robot state while cleaning
+* Added optional periodic refresh of robot state while not cleaning
+* Added error messages when cant login or get robot
+* Improved go to dock switch to be enabled as soon as possible without manual refresh
+* Improved switches to indicate the time an action needs to complete
+* Improved eco mode to not be overwritten by robot state update
+
+## 0.3.1
+
+* Added support for Neato BotVac D5 Connected
+
+## 0.3.2
+
+* Fixed a bug that refresh is not disabled when set to 0
+
+## 0.4.0
+
+* Added support for multiple robots
+* Added log output when user requests accessory identify
+* Changed plugin to platform instead of single accessory
+* Removed parameter name from config
+
+## 0.4.1
+
+* Added config parameter for extraCareNavigation
+
+## 0.4.2
+
+* Added config parameter to disable switches/sensors
+
+## 0.4.4
+
+* Fixed config parameter to disable switches/sensors not optional
+
+## 0.4.5
+
+* Fixed compatibility with homebridge 0.4.23 (occupancy sensor not working)
+
+## 0.4.6
+
+* Added error log while refreshing robot state
+* Fixed a rare bug where the robot stops after some seconds of cleaning
+
+## 0.4.7
+
+* Fixed an exception when no robot is associated with the account
+
+## 0.5.0
+
+* Added noGo lines button
+* Added extra care navigation button
+* Added syncing cleaning options from last run
+* Added option to disable background state update completely
+* Changed goto dock button is now always off
+* Changed error handling
+* Changed debug messages
+* Updated node-botvac dependency to 0.1.6
+* Removed extra care navigation option parameter (is now a button)

README.md

@@ -1,40 +1,79 @@
 # homebridge-neato
+[![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/homebridge-neato.svg?style=flat-square)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-neato)
+[![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/homebridge-neato.svg?style=flat-square)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-neato)
+[![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/naofireblade/homebridge-neato.svg?style=flat-square)](https://github.com/naofireblade/homebridge-neato)
 
-This is a plugin to control your [Neato](https://www.neatorobotics.com/) vacuum robot.
+This is a plugin for [homebridge](https://github.com/nfarina/homebridge) to control your [Neato](https://www.neatorobotics.com/) vacuum robot. You can download it via [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-neato).
 
-# Installation
+Feel free to leave any feedback [here](https://github.com/naofireblade/homebridge-neato/issues).
 
-1. Install homebridge using: npm install -g homebridge
-2. Install this plugin using: npm install -g homebridge-neato
-3. Update your configuration file. See the sample below.
+If you update from a previous version 0.3.x you have to adapt your config (plugin is now a platform).
 
-# Configuration
+## Features
 
-Configuration sample:
+- Start and pause cleaning
+- Return to dock
+- Toggle schedule
+- Toggle eco mode
+- Toggle extra care navigation
+- toggle nogo lines
+- Get battery info
+- Get dock info
+- Periodic refresh of robot state
+- Support for multiple robots
 
-Add the following information to your config file. Change the values for name, email and password.
+## Installation
+
+1. Install homebridge using: `npm install -g homebridge`
+2. Install this plugin using: `npm install -g homebridge-neato`
+3. If you don't have a Neato account yet create one [here](https://www.neatorobotics.com/create-account/).
+4. Update your configuration file. See the sample below.
+
+## Configuration
+
+Add the following information to your config file. Change the values for email and password.
+
+### Simple
 
 ```json
-"accessories": [
-		{
-			"accessory": "NeatoVacuumRobot",
-			"name": "YourRobot",
-			"email": "YourEmail",
-			"password": "YourPassword"
-		}
-    ]
+"platforms": [
+	{
+		"platform": "NeatoVacuumRobot",
+		"email": "YourEmail",
+		"password": "YourPassword"
+	}
+]
 ```
 
-# Features
+### Advanced
 
-- Atart and pause cleaning
-- Return to base
-- Enable and disable schedule
-- Enable and disable eco mode
-- Get battery info
+The following config contains advanced optional settings.
 
-# Tested robots
+The parameter **refresh** sets an interval in seconds that is used to update the robot state in the background. This is only required for automations based on the robot state. The default value is `auto` which means that the update is automatically enabled while cleaning and disabled while not cleaning. You can set a value in seconds e.g. `120` to enable background updates even when the robot is not cleaning. You can also disable background updates completely by setting the value `0`. This might be required if you experience timeouts in the app because you have other home automation apps that are connected to your robot.
 
-- BotVac Connected Firmware 2.2.0
+The parameter **disabled** accepts a list of switches/sensors that can be disabled in the neato homekit plugin (e.g. dock, dockstate, eco, schedule).
 
-if you have another connected neato robot, please [tell me](https://github.com/naofireblade/homebridge-neato/issues/new) your experience with this plugin.
+```json
+"platforms": [
+	{
+		"platform": "NeatoVacuumRobot",
+		"email": "YourEmail",
+		"password": "YourPassword",
+		"refresh": "120",
+		"disabled": ["dock", "dockstate", "eco", "nogolines", "extracare", "schedule"]
+	}
+]
+```
+
+## Tested robots
+
+- BotVac Connected (Firmware 2.2.0)
+- BotVac D3 Connected
+- BotVac D5 Connected (Firmware 4.0.0, Firmware 4.3.0)
+- BotVac D7 Connected
+
+The plugin should work with D4 and D6 as well. If you have connected neato robot, please [tell me](https://github.com/naofireblade/homebridge-neato/issues) about your experience with this plugin.
+
+## Contributors
+Many thanks go to
+- [ghulands](https://github.com/ghulands) for finding and fixing a bug when no robot is associated with the neato account

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index.js

@@ -1,223 +1,416 @@
 "use strict";
-var inherits = require('util').inherits;
-var botvac = require('node-botvac');
+var inherits = require('util').inherits,
+	debug = require('debug')('homebridge-neato'),
+	botvac = require('node-botvac'),
 
-var Service, Characteristic;
+	Service,
+	Characteristic
 
 module.exports = function (homebridge) {
 	Service = homebridge.hap.Service;
 	Characteristic = homebridge.hap.Characteristic;
-	homebridge.registerAccessory("homebridge-neato", "NeatoVacuumRobot", NeatoVacuumRobot);
+	homebridge.registerPlatform("homebridge-neato", "NeatoVacuumRobot", NeatoVacuumRobotPlatform);
 }
 
-function NeatoVacuumRobot(log, config) {
+function NeatoVacuumRobotPlatform(log, config) {
 	this.log = log;
-	this.name = config['name'];
 	this.serial = "1-3-3-7";
 	this.email = config['email'];
 	this.password = config['password'];
+	this.hiddenServices = ('disabled' in config ? config['disabled'] : '');
 
-	this.lastUpdate = null;
-	this.robot = null;
+	if ('refresh' in config && config['refresh'] !== 'auto') {
+		// parse config parameter
+		this.refresh = parseInt(config['refresh']);
+		// must be integer and positive
+		this.refresh = (typeof this.refresh !== 'number' || (this.refresh % 1) !== 0 || this.refresh < 0) ? 60 : this.refresh;
+		// minimum 60s to save some load on the neato servers
+		this.refresh = (this.refresh > 0 && this.refresh < 60) ? 60 : this.refresh;
+	}
+	// default auto
+	else {
+		this.refresh = 'auto';
+	}
+	debug("Refresh is set to: " + this.refresh);
 }
 
-NeatoVacuumRobot.prototype = {
+NeatoVacuumRobotPlatform.prototype = {
+	accessories: function (callback) {
+		this.accessories = [];
+
+		let that = this;
+		this.robots = this.getRobots(function () {
+			for (var i = 0; i < that.robots.length; i++) {
+				that.log("Found robot #" + (i + 1) + " named \"" + that.robots[i].name + "\" with serial \"" + that.robots[i]._serial + "\"");
+				var robotAccessory = new NeatoVacuumRobotAccessory(that.robots[i], that);
+				that.accessories.push(robotAccessory);
+			}
+			callback(that.accessories);
+		});
+	},
+
+	getRobots: function (callback) {
+		debug("Loading your robots");
+		let client = new botvac.Client();
+		let that = this;
+		client.authorize(this.email, this.password, false, function (error) {
+			if (error) {
+				that.log(error);
+				that.log.error("Can't log on to neato cloud. Please check your credentials.");
+				callback();
+			}
+			else {
+				client.getRobots(function (error, robots) {
+					if (error) {
+						that.log(error);
+						that.log.error("Successful login but can't connect to your neato robot.");
+						callback();
+					}
+					else {
+						if (robots.length === 0) {
+							that.log.error("Successful login but no robots associated with your account.");
+							that.robots = [];
+							callback();
+						}
+						else {
+							debug("Found " + robots.length + " robots");
+							that.robots = robots;
+							callback();
+						}
+					}
+				});
+			}
+		});
+	}
+}
+
+function NeatoVacuumRobotAccessory(robot, platform) {
+	this.platform = platform;
+	this.log = platform.log;
+	this.refresh = platform.refresh;
+	this.hiddenServices = platform.hiddenServices;
+	this.robot = robot;
+	this.name = robot.name;
+	this.lastUpdate = null;
+
+	this.vacuumRobotCleanService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Clean", "clean");
+	this.vacuumRobotGoToDockService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Go to Dock", "goToDock");
+	this.vacuumRobotDockStateService = new Service.OccupancySensor(this.name + " Dock", "dockState");
+	this.vacuumRobotEcoService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Eco Mode", "eco");
+	this.vacuumRobotNoGoLinesService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " NoGo Lines", "noGoLines");
+	this.vacuumRobotExtraCareService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Extra Care", "extraCare");
+	this.vacuumRobotScheduleService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Schedule", "schedule");
+	this.vacuumRobotBatteryService = new Service.BatteryService("Battery", "battery");
+
+	this.updateRobotTimer();
+}
+
+
+NeatoVacuumRobotAccessory.prototype = {
 	identify: function (callback) {
-		this.log("Identify requested");
-		callback();
+		let that = this;
+		this.updateRobot(function () {
+			// hide serial and secret in log
+			let _serial = that.robot._serial;
+			let _secret = that.robot._secret;
+			that.robot._serial = "*****";
+			that.robot._secret = "*****";
+			that.log(that.robot);
+			that.robot._serial = _serial;
+			that.robot._secret = _secret;
+			callback();
+		});
 	},
 
 	getServices: function () {
 		this.informationService = new Service.AccessoryInformation();
 		this.informationService
-		.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.Manufacturer, "Neato Robotics")
-		.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.Model, this.name)
-		.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.SerialNumber, this.serial);
+			.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.Name, this.robot.name)
+			.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.Manufacturer, "Neato Robotics")
+			.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.Model, "Coming soon")
+			.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.SerialNumber, this.robot._serial);
 
-		this.vacuumRobotCleanService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Clean", "clean");
-		this.vacuumRobotCleanService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.clean.bind(this));
+		this.vacuumRobotCleanService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.setClean.bind(this));
 		this.vacuumRobotCleanService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('get', this.getClean.bind(this));
 
-		this.vacuumRobotDockService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Dock", "dock");
-		this.vacuumRobotDockService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.dock.bind(this));
-		this.vacuumRobotDockService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('get', this.getDock.bind(this));
+		this.vacuumRobotGoToDockService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.setGoToDock.bind(this));
+		this.vacuumRobotGoToDockService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('get', this.getGoToDock.bind(this));
 
-		this.vacuumRobotEcoService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Eco Mode", "eco");
-		this.vacuumRobotEcoService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.eco.bind(this));
+		this.vacuumRobotDockStateService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.OccupancyDetected).on('get', this.getDock.bind(this));
+
+		this.vacuumRobotEcoService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.setEco.bind(this));
 		this.vacuumRobotEcoService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('get', this.getEco.bind(this));
 
-		this.vacuumRobotScheduleService = new Service.Switch(this.name + " Schedule", "schedule");
-		this.vacuumRobotScheduleService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.schedule.bind(this));
+		this.vacuumRobotNoGoLinesService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.setNoGoLines.bind(this));
+		this.vacuumRobotNoGoLinesService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('get', this.getNoGoLines.bind(this));
+
+		this.vacuumRobotExtraCareService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.setExtraCare.bind(this));
+		this.vacuumRobotExtraCareService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('get', this.getExtraCare.bind(this));
+
+		this.vacuumRobotScheduleService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('set', this.setSchedule.bind(this));
 		this.vacuumRobotScheduleService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).on('get', this.getSchedule.bind(this));
 
-		this.vacuumRobotBatteryService = new Service.BatteryService("Battery", "battery");
 		this.vacuumRobotBatteryService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.BatteryLevel).on('get', this.getBatteryLevel.bind(this));
 		this.vacuumRobotBatteryService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.ChargingState).on('get', this.getBatteryChargingState.bind(this));
 
-		return [this.informationService, this.vacuumRobotCleanService, this.vacuumRobotDockService, this.vacuumRobotEcoService,
-			this.vacuumRobotScheduleService, this.vacuumRobotBatteryService];
+		this.services = [this.informationService, this.vacuumRobotCleanService, this.vacuumRobotBatteryService];
+		if (this.hiddenServices.indexOf('dock') === -1)
+			this.services.push(this.vacuumRobotGoToDockService);
+		if (this.hiddenServices.indexOf('dockstate') === -1)
+			this.services.push(this.vacuumRobotDockStateService);
+		if (this.hiddenServices.indexOf('eco') === -1)
+			this.services.push(this.vacuumRobotEcoService);
+		if (this.hiddenServices.indexOf('nogolines') === -1)
+			this.services.push(this.vacuumRobotNoGoLinesService);
+		if (this.hiddenServices.indexOf('extracare') === -1)
+			this.services.push(this.vacuumRobotExtraCareService);
+		if (this.hiddenServices.indexOf('schedule') === -1)
+			this.services.push(this.vacuumRobotScheduleService);
+
+		return this.services;
 	},
 
-	clean: function (on, callback) {
+	setClean: function (on, callback) {
 		let that = this;
-		if (on) {
-			this.getState(function (error, result) {
-				that.log(that.robot);
-				if (that.robot.canResume === true) {
-					that.log("Resume cleaning");
-					that.robot.resumeCleaning(function (error, result) {
-						that.log(result);
-					});
+		this.updateRobot(function (error, result) {
+			if (on) {
+				if (that.robot.canResume || that.robot.canStart) {
+
+					// start extra update robot timer if refresh is set to "auto"
+					if (that.refresh === 'auto') {
+						setTimeout(function () {
+							clearTimeout(that.timer);
+							that.updateRobotTimer();
+						}, 60 * 1000);
+					}
+
+					if (that.robot.canResume) {
+						debug(that.name + ": Resume cleaning");
+						that.robot.resumeCleaning(callback);
+					}
+					else {
+						let eco = that.vacuumRobotEcoService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).value;
+						let extraCare = that.vacuumRobotExtraCareService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).value;
+						let nogoLines = that.vacuumRobotNoGoLinesService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).value;
+						debug(that.name + ": Start cleaning (eco: " + eco + ", extraCare: " + extraCare + ", nogoLines: " + nogoLines + ")");
+						that.robot.startCleaning(
+							eco,
+							extraCare ? 2 : 1,
+							nogoLines,
+							function (error, result) {
+								if (error) {
+									that.log.error(error + ": " + result);
+									callback(true);
+								}
+								else {
+									callback();
+								}
+							});
+					}
 				}
 				else {
-					that.log("Start cleaning");
-					that.robot.startCleaning(that.robot.eco, function (error, result) {
-						that.log(result);
+					debug(that.name + ": Cant start, maybe already cleaning");
+					callback();
+				}
+			}
+			else {
+				if (that.robot.canPause) {
+					debug(that.name + ": Pause cleaning");
+					that.robot.pauseCleaning(callback);
+				}
+				else {
+					debug(that.name + ": Already stopped");
+					callback();
+				}
+			}
+		});
+	},
+
+	setGoToDock: function (on, callback) {
+		let that = this;
+		this.updateRobot(function (error, result) {
+			if (on) {
+				if (that.robot.canPause) {
+					debug(that.name + ": Pause cleaning to go to dock");
+					that.robot.pauseCleaning(function (error, result) {
+						setTimeout(function () {
+							debug("Go to dock");
+							that.robot.sendToBase(callback);
+						}, 1000);
 					});
 				}
-			});
-		}
-		else {
-			this.log("Pause cleaning");
-			this.robot.pauseCleaning(false, function (error, result) {
-				that.log(result);
-			});
-		}
-		callback();
+				else if (that.robot.canGoToBase) {
+					debug(that.name + ": Go to dock");
+					that.robot.sendToBase(callback);
+				}
+				else {
+					that.log.warn(that.name + ": Can't go to dock at the moment");
+					callback();
+				}
+			} else {
+				callback();
+			}
+		});
 	},
 
-	dock: function (on, callback) {
-		let that = this;
-		that.log(that.robot);
-		if (on) {
-			that.log("Send to dock");
-			that.robot.sendToBase(false, function (error, result) {
-				that.log(result);
-			});
-		}
-		callback();
-	},
-
-	eco: function (on, callback) {
-		this.log(on ? "Enable eco mode" : "Disable eco mode");
+	setEco: function (on, callback) {
+		debug(this.name + ": " + (on ? "Enable eco mode" : "Disable eco mode"));
 		this.robot.eco = on;
 		callback();
 	},
 
-	schedule: function (on, callback) {
-		if (on) {
-			this.log("Enable schedule");
-			this.robot.enableSchedule(false, function (error, result) {
-				onsole.log(result);
-			}); 
-		}
-		else {
-			this.log("Disable schedule");
-			this.robot.disableSchedule(false, function (error, result) {
-				onsole.log(result);
-			}); 
-		}
+	setNoGoLines: function (on, callback) {
+		debug(this.name + ": " + (on ? "Enable nogo lines" : "Disable nogo lines"));
+		this.robot.noGoLines = on;
 		callback();
 	},
 
-	getClean: function(callback) {
+	setExtraCare: function (on, callback) {
+		debug(this.name + ": " + (on ? "Enable extra care navigation" : "Disable extra care navigation"));
+		this.robot.navigationMode = on ? 2 : 1;
+		callback();
+	},
+
+	setSchedule: function (on, callback) {
 		let that = this;
-		this.getState(function (error, result) {
-			that.log("Is cleaning: " + that.robot.canPause);
+		this.updateRobot(function (error, result) {
+			if (on) {
+				debug(that.name + ": Enable schedule");
+				that.robot.enableSchedule(callback);
+			}
+			else {
+				debug(that.name + ": Disable schedule");
+				that.robot.disableSchedule(callback);
+			}
+		});
+	},
+
+	getClean: function (callback) {
+		let that = this;
+		this.updateRobot(function (error, result) {
+			debug(that.name + ": Is cleaning: " + that.robot.canPause);
 			callback(false, that.robot.canPause);
 		});
 	},
 
-	getDock: function(callback) {
+	getGoToDock: function (callback) {
+		callback(false, false);
+	},
+
+	getDock: function (callback) {
 		let that = this;
-		this.getState(function (error, result) {
-			that.log("Can go to dock: " + that.robot.canGoToBase);
-			that.log("Is docked: " + that.robot.isDocked);
-			callback(false, that.robot.isDocked);
+		this.updateRobot(function () {
+			debug(that.name + ": Is docked: " + that.robot.isDocked);
+			callback(false, that.robot.isDocked ? 1 : 0);
 		});
 	},
 
-	getEco: function(callback) {
+	getEco: function (callback) {
 		let that = this;
-		this.getState(function (error, result) {
-			that.log("Eco mode: " + that.robot.eco);
+		this.updateRobot(function () {
+			debug(that.name + ": Is eco: " + that.robot.eco);
 			callback(false, that.robot.eco);
 		});
 	},
 
-	getSchedule: function(callback) {
+	getNoGoLines: function (callback) {
 		let that = this;
-		this.getState(function (error, result) {
-			that.log("Schedule: " + that.robot.isScheduleEnabled);
+		this.updateRobot(function () {
+			debug(that.name + ": Is nogo lines: " + that.robot.noGoLines);
+			callback(false, that.robot.noGoLines ? 1 : 0);
+		});
+	},
+
+	getExtraCare: function (callback) {
+		let that = this;
+		this.updateRobot(function () {
+			debug(that.name + ": Is extra care navigation: " + (that.robot.navigationMode == 2 ? true : false));
+			callback(false, that.robot.navigationMode == 2 ? 1 : 0);
+		});
+	},
+
+	getSchedule: function (callback) {
+		let that = this;
+		this.updateRobot(function () {
+			debug(that.name + ": Is schedule: " + that.robot.isScheduleEnabled);
 			callback(false, that.robot.isScheduleEnabled);
 		});
 	},
 
 
-	getBatteryLevel: function(callback) {
+	getBatteryLevel: function (callback) {
 		let that = this;
-		this.getState(function (error, result) {
-			that.log("Battery: " + that.robot.charge);
+		this.updateRobot(function () {
+			debug(that.name + ": Battery: " + that.robot.charge + "%");
 			callback(false, that.robot.charge);
 		});
 	},
 
-	getBatteryChargingState: function(callback) {
+	getBatteryChargingState: function (callback) {
 		let that = this;
-		this.getState(function (error, result) {
-			that.log("Is charging: " + that.robot.isCharging);
+		this.updateRobot(function () {
+			debug(that.name + ": Is charging: " + that.robot.isCharging);
 			callback(false, that.robot.isCharging);
 		});
 	},
 
-	getState: function(callback) {
+	updateRobot: function (callback) {
 		let that = this;
-		if (this.robot === null)
-		{
-			this.getRobot(function (error, result) {
-				that._getState(callback);
-			});
-		}
-		else {
-			that._getState(callback);
-		}	
-	},
-
-	_getState: function(callback) {
 		if (this.lastUpdate !== null && new Date() - this.lastUpdate < 2000) {
-			//this.log("Get state (cached)");
 			callback();
 		}
 		else {
-			//this.log("Get state (new)");
-			let that = this;
+			debug(this.name + ": Updating robot state");
 			this.robot.getState(function (error, result) {
+				if (error) {
+					that.log.error(error + ": " + result);
+				}
 				that.lastUpdate = new Date();
 				callback();
 			});
 		}
 	},
 
-	getRobot: function(callback) {
-		//this.log("Get robot");
-		let client = new botvac.Client();
+	updateRobotTimer: function () {
 		let that = this;
-		client.authorize(this.email, this.password, false, function (error) {
-			if (error) {
-				that.log(error);
+		this.updateRobot(function (error, result) {
+
+			// only update these values if the state is different from the current one, otherwise we might accidentally start an action
+			if (that.vacuumRobotCleanService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).value !== that.robot.canPause) {
+				that.vacuumRobotCleanService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.On, that.robot.canPause);
+			}
+
+			// dock switch is on (dock not seen before) and dock has just been seen -> turn switch off
+			if (that.vacuumRobotGoToDockService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).value == true && that.robot.dockHasBeenSeen) {
+				that.vacuumRobotGoToDockService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.On, false);
+			}
+
+			if (that.vacuumRobotScheduleService.getCharacteristic(Characteristic.On).value !== that.robot.isScheduleEnabled) {
+				that.vacuumRobotScheduleService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.On, that.robot.isScheduleEnabled);
+			}
+
+			// no commands here, values can be updated without problems
+			that.vacuumRobotDockStateService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.OccupancyDetected, that.robot.isDocked ? 1 : 0);
+			that.vacuumRobotEcoService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.On, that.robot.eco);
+			that.vacuumRobotNoGoLinesService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.On, that.robot.noGoLines);
+			that.vacuumRobotExtraCareService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.On, that.robot.navigationMode == 2 ? true : false);
+			that.vacuumRobotBatteryService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.BatteryLevel, that.robot.charge);
+			that.vacuumRobotBatteryService.setCharacteristic(Characteristic.ChargingState, that.robot.isCharging);
+
+			// robot is currently cleaning, update if refresh is set to auto or a specific interval
+			if (that.robot.canPause && that.refresh !== 0) {
+				let refreshTime = that.refresh === 'auto' ? 60 : that.refresh
+				debug("Updating state in background every " + refreshTime + " seconds while cleaning");
+				that.timer = setTimeout(that.updateRobotTimer.bind(that), refreshTime * 1000);
+			}
+			// robot is not cleaning, but a specific refresh interval is set
+			else if (that.refresh !== 'auto' && that.refresh !== 0) {
+				debug("Updating state in background every " + that.refresh + " seconds (user setting)");
+				that.timer = setTimeout(that.updateRobotTimer.bind(that), that.refresh * 1000);
 			}
 			else {
-				client.getRobots(function (error, robots) {
-					if (error) {
-						that.log(error);
-					}
-					else {
-						that.robot = robots[0];
-						that.log("Found robot: " + that.robot.name);
-						callback();
-					}
-				});
+				debug("Updating state in background disabled");
 			}
 		});
-	}
+	},
 }

package.json

@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "homebridge-neato",
-  "version": "0.1.0",
-  "description": "control your neato vacuum robot",
+  "version": "0.5.0",
+  "description": "A Neato vacuum robot plugin for homebridge.",
   "license": "MIT",
   "keywords": [
-    "homebridge-plugin"
+    "homebridge-plugin",
+    "neato",
+    "botvac"
   ],
   "engines": {
     "node": ">=0.12.0",
@@ -18,6 +20,7 @@
     "url": "git://github.com/naofireblade/homebridge-neato.git"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "node-botvac": ">=0.1.4"
+    "node-botvac": ">=0.1.6",
+    "debug": "^2.2.0"
   }
 }