IM Interface for HA

[hucker]

I would like to try to integrate an IM interface into my home automation. I'm OK with writing the code but I haven't found any libraries/ocx/assemblies that will do what I *think* I need to do.

I'd like it to work with any one of the major IM systems so I can access it from my blackberry. I'm looking for something that drops into VB or C# on windows that connects to an IM server and gives me events (e.g. MessageArrived(msg as string,user as string)) and gives me a way to send text back. Any pointers would be appreciated.

 

[123]

I would like to try to integrate an IM interface into my home automation. I'm OK with writing the code but I haven't found any libraries/ocx/assemblies that will do what I *think* I need to do.
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Perfect timing! I was just doing some research on this very topic!

In my attempt to revive "MSN Messenger Bridge" (written many years ago) I've had to find understandable documentation for MSN Messenger's API (i.e. something other than MSDN docs). MSN Messenger Protocol provides a straightforward explanation (and examples) of how the client and server communicate. After reading it, I believe I know why the Bridge doesn't work; the commands it uses to handshake with the server are not the ones used nowadays. My C# coding skills are anything but "sharp" so I'm laboriously making my way through the Bridge's source code ... maybe I can modify it to use the proper protocol (or not).

DotMSN is a class library for building custom MSN clients. Sadly, I can't find any examples on the site. However, each class appears to be properly documented.

 

[Rupp]

If you use HomeSeer there is an IM plugin developed and available via the updater.

 

[damage]

xap jabber

http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showtopic=5841

 

[electron]

I would recommend Jabber as well, it's an open XML based protocol. I use it to notify me of network outages, but not sure if there is a client for the BlackBerry platform.

 

[damage]

I would recommend Jabber as well, it's an open XML based protocol. I use it to notify me of network outages, but not sure if there is a client for the BlackBerry platform.

google talk is jabber based & there is a blackberry client here (link for blackberries only):
http://www.blackberry.com/googletalk