What Devices Work With Homebridge?

Homebridge works with Windows, macOS, Linux and the Raspberry Pi. The most important thing is that whatever device you install it on, it needs to be turned on all of the time to work. For that reason, it makes sense to install it on a Raspberry Pi, as the small computer needs little power to run.

What is Homebridge used for?

Homebridge is a lightweight NodeJS server you can run on your home network that emulates the iOS HomeKit API. It supports Plugins, which are community-contributed modules that provide a basic bridge from HomeKit to various 3rd-party APIs provided by manufacturers of “smart home” devices.

Is Apple TV a Homebridge?

Introduction. Welcome to the Apple TV plugin for Homebridge. This plugin allows you to control your Apple TV with HomeKit using the Home app and Siri.

How do I add Alexa to Homebridge?

To get started, first please install and configure the homebridge-alexa plugin, details are here https://github.com/NorthernMan54/homebridge-alexa. Once you have installed and configured the plugin, select the ‘Enable Skill’ button in the Alexa App to link your homebridge account and discover your devices.

Can Homebridge run on iPad?

Use your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac to control your Homebridge accessories and setup automations. Control your devices using the app you choose, such as the Apple Home App, Eve for HomeKit or any of the other 3rd party HomeKit apps.

How do I install Homebridge on Windows?

How to setup Homebridge for Windows

1. Accept the end-user license agreement and click next.
2. Choose your destination folder, we use the default one and click next.
3. Use default installation and click next.
4. We use the default settings click next.
5. Click install.
6. Click finish.
7. Node.
8. Now we install a web-based Gui interface.

Can you run Homebridge on a Mac?

Homebridge works with Windows, macOS, Linux and the Raspberry Pi. The most important thing is that whatever device you install it on, it needs to be turned on all of the time to work.

Which Raspberry Pi should I get for Homebridge?

A Raspberry Pi is perfect for the task, but we’d recommend using a Raspberry Pi 3 + or a Raspberry Pi 4 for the latest hardware. While other Raspberry Pi models may work (including a Raspberry Pi Zero), this isn’t guaranteed, especially if you have many smart home devices in your home.

Does Homebridge work remotely?

To enable remote access to your Homebridge connected accessories you need to setup a device act as a home hub. With a home hub, you can control your HomeKit accessories remotely, grant access to people that you trust and automate your accessories to do what you want, when you want.

Does Homebridge work with Alexa?

Enable Amazon Alexa to control your homebridge smart home devices and accessories. Full support for all Amazon Alexa devices, including the echo 2nd Generation and software based solutions. Uses an Amazon smart home skill based approach for integration between HomeBridge and Amazon Alexa.

How do I add Alexa to Hoobs?

Go to the Alexa Plugin configuration on HOOBS interface. At this point you are ready to have Alexa discover devices. Once you say Alexa, discover devices, the output will get very verbose for a minute. After discovery is complete you should see a line showing the number of devices returned to Alexa.

Can echo work with HomeKit?

You can use both HomeKit and Amazon Echo (including Dot, Plus, Spot, and Show) in conjunction with HomeKit via iOS and Apple TV, provided you have the Hue Bridge as your controller. That’s perfect.

How do I install Homebridge on my Mac?

Installing Homebridge

1. Step 1: Install Node.js. Homebridge requires Node.js installed on your system to run.
2. Step 2: Install Homebridge and Homebridge UI. Install Homebridge and the Homebridge UI using the following command: sudo npm install -g –unsafe-perm homebridge homebridge-config-ui-x.

What cameras work with Apple HomeKit?

The best HomeKit cameras in 2021

• 1: Logitech Circle View. A premium camera built for HomeKit.
• 2: Aquara Camera Hub G2H. Specifications.
• 3: Netamo Smart Video Doorbell. Proving it’s not just Amazon’s Ring that can monitor your door.
• 4: Eufy Solo C24.
• 5: Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera NOC-S.
• 6: Eufy eufyCam 2C Pro.

What devices are compatible with HomeKit?

The best HomeKit devices in 2021

• Apple. HomePod mini.
• Apple. TV 4K (2021)
• Wemo. WiFi Smart Plug.
• August. Wi-Fi Smart Lock.
• Kwikset. Premis.
• Lutron. Caseta Dimmer Switch Starter Kit.
• Brilliant. Smart Home Controller.
• Lifx. Mini Smart Bulb.

Does Hoobs have an app?

HOOBS now has a macOS app so you can have easy access to your local environment with automatic device discovery. If you have a Windows environment at home, there is a HOOBS Windows app as well.

How do I get Homebridge on my Iphone?

After downloading the Homemanager app from the app store, open the app and enter user credentials. From here you can choose an existing Homebridge setup or new. Selecting a new setup takes you through a guided, interactive setup of Homebridge using HOOBS. You start by purchasing your selected HOOBS product.

Is Homebridge legal?

Legal & Compliance
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How do I access Homebridge on Windows?

To access the Homebridge UI go to http://localhost:8581 in your browser. The default username is admin with password admin. The Homebridge UI will allow you to install, remove and update plugins, and modify the Homebridge config.

How do I add PC to HomeKit?

The last thing you need to do is add Homebridge to Homekit, Open the Home app on your iDevice. In the top right hit the + icon and select add accessory. Then Scan the QR code on the Homebridge status page this will add your buttons to your home and you can now use them to power on or off your windows computers.

How do I install Homebridge on Linux?

Installing Homebridge

1. Step 1: Install Node. js.
2. Step 2: Install Homebridge and Homebridge UI. Install Homebridge and the Homebridge UI using the following command: sudo npm install -g –unsafe-perm homebridge homebridge-config-ui-x.
3. Complete: Login to the Homebridge UI.