Confusion over how to use near and not near

[cheeryfool]

In HS3 I do see:



PHLocationUPD Timer elapsed

I am not sure what that is and searching this board shows a couple of other references to it, but without answers that are clear to me.

One thing that I have set differently is the Send Current Position option. Try unchecking that. I think that is new-ish in GeoFency and I am not using it. Not sure if it might be causing a problem.

If that doesn't work and you're using the latest version of the plugin (3.0.1.109) try reaching out to Paul directly, he's very responsive.

[jrhocker]

Turned off "Send Current Position" in Geofency

I am using version 3.0.1.109. I turned off the proximity setting "Send Current Position" in Geofency. Then, tested it by leaving home and crossing the fence. It did not change the status of my fence when I crossed it. However, I did get an error message "Failed to send webhook 8 times". I hadn't received an error message before changing the setting.

I had 2 to 3 bars on my cell signal.

[jrhocker]

Turned off "Send Current Position" in Geofency

After the last trial when I turned off "Send Current Position" in Geofency, I made the decision to turn off the "Notify on Error" setting in Geofency. Then, I tested the settings again by leaving home and crossing the fence. Again, it did not change the status of my fence when I crossed it. I returned home and crossed the fence to enter my "Home" area. Then, I checked the "Status" field on my "Message Panel" in PHLocations and it indicated the status of my "Home" changed to "Not Near" and then 1 sec later changed to "Near". I assume this was when I accessed my Wifi after returning home. This is the 1st time it has updated automatically.


So, I think the two settings in Geofency ("Send Current Position" and "Notify on Error") need to be turned off. Additionally, it appears I have an issue connecting with my server when I'm not on my own Wifi. However, this is puzzling because I can manually "Test the Connection Entry" or Test the Connection Exit" in Geofency and be successful outside my Wifi.