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Show HN: Nissan's Leaf app doesn't have a home screen widget so I made my own

Published on: 2025-04-30 23:42:27

Nissan’s official NissanConnect® EV & Services iPhone app: lets you manage the unique features of your LEAF like charging the battery, adjusting climate controls and checking the battery status, all from your mobile device Here is a screenshot of what it looks like for my car: The app is…fine. Here is one representative review from the Apple App Store: My main issue with the app is that it lacks a home screen widget I could use to quickly check my car’s battery status, unlike apps for other electric car brands like Rivian, Ford, and Lucid. Meanwhile, others have developed their own Nissan LEAF apps with a custom user interface and additional features (some with a home screen widget!): Unfortunately, I understand that none of these apps are still available to use where I live in North America. 😞 The developer of “My Leaf” shared his frustration in a blog post, explaining how Nissan’s deliberate changes to their North American API forced him to discontinue support for users in the ... Read full article.