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.
Homebridge allows you to integrate with smart home devices that do not natively support HomeKit. There are over 2,000 Homebridge plugins supporting thousands of different smart accessories.
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.
The software runs on a wide variety of platforms including Linux (any distro that can run Node.js), Raspberry Pi OS, macOS, Windows, and more. It’s free and open source software.
The Homebridge UI provides an easy to use interface to manage your Homebridge plugins, configuration and accessories.
- Install and configure Homebridge plugins.
- Monitor your Homebridge server via a fully customisable widget-based dashboard.
- View and control Homebridge accessories.
- Backup and Restore your Homebridge instance.
Website: homebridge.io
Support: Wiki, GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Homebridge Contributors
License: Apache License 2.0
Homebridge is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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