iOS widgets for BMW vehicles that display real-time data like location and mileage using the My BMW API.
bmw-scriptable-widgets is an open-source project that creates iOS home screen widgets for BMW vehicles. It connects to the My BMW API to fetch and display real-time data such as the car's location, mileage, and other status information directly on the user's iPhone. The project solves the need for quick, at-a-glance access to vehicle metrics without opening a dedicated app.
BMW owners who use iOS and want to monitor their vehicle's status via home screen widgets, as well as developers interested in customizing or building Scriptable-based widgets for automotive applications.
Developers choose this project because it offers a free, community-driven alternative to proprietary solutions, with full customization capabilities through the Scriptable framework and direct integration with BMW's official API for accurate data.
bmw-scriptable-widgets is a collection of iOS widgets built with the Scriptable app framework. It fetches vehicle data from the My BMW API and presents it as customizable widgets on the iOS home screen, allowing BMW owners to monitor their car's status at a glance.
The project focuses on providing BMW owners with a lightweight, open-source alternative to official apps by leveraging accessible APIs and community-driven development to create personalized vehicle monitoring tools.
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Fetches current location, mileage, and status directly from the My BMW API, providing accurate, up-to-date information on the iOS home screen as highlighted in the README.
Built with the Scriptable app framework, widgets seamlessly blend with iOS aesthetics and offer native placement, eliminating the need for a separate app launch.
Leverages the 「小件件」 framework, enabling developers to modify and extend widget functionality for personalized vehicle tracking, as described in the development section.
Includes a Node.js-based dev server for testing and previewing widgets, easing the development process with console guidance for IP configuration.
Only supports BMW vehicles and iOS devices, making it unusable for other car brands or Android users, severely limiting its audience.
Requires Node.js environment, Scriptable app installation, and My BMW API access setup, which can be daunting for non-developers or those unfamiliar with JavaScript.
Relies on the My BMW API, which is proprietary and subject to changes, rate limits, or downtime, potentially breaking widget functionality without warning.