Dynamic attachments

Specific
Dynamic content such as maps and camera streams can be displayed as part of a notification without needing to open an app.

Map

Will show a centered map with a red pin at the given coordinates.

action: notify.mobile_app_<your_device_id_here>
data:
  message: Something happened at home!
  data:
    action_data:
      latitude: "40.785091"
      longitude: "-73.968285"

Zoom level

In order to change the default zoom level of the map, the following properties under action_data can be used. If not set, a default value of 0.1 degrees will be used.

Name	Type	Description
latitude_delta:	string	The amount of north-to-south distance (in degrees) to display.
longitude_delta:	string	The amount of east-to-west distance (in degrees) to display.

Showing a second pin

You can use the following properties under action_data to display a second pin. If used, the first pin will be red and the second pin green.

Name	Type	Description
second_latitude:	string	The latitude of the second pin.
second_longitude:	string	The longitude of the second pin.
shows_line_between_points:	boolean	Displays a line connecting the first and second pin.

Extra configuration

You can also pass the following option properties under action_data to modify the map in various ways. All options listed here accept boolean (true / false) values.

Name	Type	Description
shows_compass:	boolean	Displays a compass control on the map.
shows_points_of_interest:	boolean	Displays point-of-interest (POI) information on the map.
shows_scale:	boolean	Shows scale information on the map.
shows_traffic:	boolean	Displays traffic information on the map.
shows_user_location:	boolean	Attempts to display user's location on the map.

Camera Stream

The preview thumbnail of the notification will display a still image from the camera. When expanded, the notification content displays a real time MJPEG stream if the camera supports it.

You can use the attachment parameters content-type and hide-thumbnail with camera to control the thumbnail.

action: notify.mobile_app_<your_device_id_here>
data:
  message: Motion Detected in the Living Room
  data:
    entity_id: camera.living_room_camera

Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with receiving these special notifications, try restarting your phone first. The extensions sometimes fail to register properly until a restart.