GeoHook · Field manual

Setup guides

Step-by-step instructions for real-world automations — from the first geofence to tuned exit behavior.

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Parking light with Loxone→

Automatically turn on the parking area light when you arrive home and off when you leave — using a Loxone Miniserver virtual input.

LoxoneLightingBeginner
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Garage door with Homey→

Open your garage door automatically when you arrive home by car — using a Homey webhook and vehicle detection to avoid triggering on foot.

HomeyGarageVehicle detection
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Using Tesla Phone Key→

Use your Tesla’s built-in Bluetooth signal for vehicle detection — supported models, setup, signal behavior, and tips against false triggers.

TeslaVehicle detectionReference
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Using iBeacons→

Everything about iBeacons — what they are (and aren’t), how to set them up for area detection or vehicle recognition, and how to tune signal strength.

iBeaconReferenceBeginner
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Using lead-in areas→

Trigger different actions depending on your approach route, optimize arrival precision, and understand the defer option with detailed examples.

LocationsAdvancedReference
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Optimizing exit behavior→

Why exit events can be delayed or inconsistent, how iOS background location works, and how to get precise exits with your car or stationary iBeacons.

TroubleshootingReference
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Push notifications with ntfy.sh

Send arrival and departure notifications with a GeoHook action — setup, authentication, and troubleshooting.

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Precise exit with vehicle

Detect exits right at the boundary when you drive off — set up the Shortcuts automation for CarPlay or Bluetooth hands-free and select your cars in GeoHook.