r/homebridge

Hey All!

I just wanted to share that HomeBridger was updated to take full advantage of new API's in HomeBridge 2.0 INCLUDING Terminal support (This one is my particular favorite)

So, if you made the jump to Hyperspace, Homebridger has you covered.

As always Homebridger is FREE and always will be to support the community that has given so much to me. And a HUGE thank you to the now 5,000 people that have downloaded the app!!!

Feel free to chat us up in the Homebridge Discord with any questions or use the in app support system: https://discord.com/channels/432663330281226270/1459268979859259435

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homebridger/id6757407817

The official GitHub page says Node 22 is supported until April 2027. What does that exactly mean? I've read that I first need to upgrade my architecture to 64-bit. How do I do that and how disruptive will it be on my Homebridge setup? Thank you for your support!

It’s my turn to have the “Updating…” issue

It’s OS updating day, and whether it’s a coincidence or not, about half of my IoT devices are showing “Updating…” in Home. I’ve rebooted my router, no change. My active HK hub is an Ethernet ATV which was updated.

Looking at devices in HomeBridge, they are controllable via HB but not in Home. It appears that the affected devices are all HB and across multiple plugins.

Power cycling devices did not help, nor power cycling the ATV HK hub. Router rebooting has always fixed this in the past. I also rebooted the HB service, no change.

Ideas? I could try rebooting the HB server.

Homebridge 2.0 is here! Before you make the jump to hyperspace, here are a few good hygiene steps to take before upgrading.

1. Download a Backup

Before any major upgrade, take a fresh backup of your Homebridge environment. Head to **Settings > Backup & Restore** and hit **Backup Now** to generate and download an up-to-date backup file to your local machine. Keep it somewhere safe.

2. Run the v2 Readiness Check

In the **Update Information** section, click the orange **ⓘ** icon next to Homebridge to see how your plugins stack up against v2. Green checks are good to go, amber question marks are worth investigating before you upgrade.

3. Check your Readiness Check results

If you have any amber question marks from step 1, check with the individual plugin authors for v2 compatibility updates before proceeding. When in doubt, hold off a little — the Rebellion will still be here.

Once you're satisfied everything is in order, you're clear for launch. May the 4th be with you.

With the launch of Homebridge 2.0 we've made a couple of changes to the Docker image worth knowing about.

**New tag: `legacy`**

For those not ready to make the jump to hyperspace just yet, we've introduced a `legacy` tag which follows the Homebridge 1.x release stream. If you want to stay on v1 for now, this is the tag for you.

**New tag: `synology`**

We've also introduced a dedicated `synology` tag to resolve an issue where Synology users were losing all their plugins after a container restart following the upgrade to Homebridge 2.0. If you're running Homebridge on a Synology NAS via Docker, switching to this tag should sort you out. This issue is caused by the older OS kernel images used Synology, more details on the original issue can be found [here](https://github.com/homebridge/docker-homebridge/issues/960).

As always, before switching tags or upgrading, make sure you have a fresh backup from **Settings > Backup & Restore** just in case.

May the 4th be with you.

Hello! I've updated to 2.0, the bridge is connected correctly but all the accessories are not responding. Any idea of why before I revert back ? thank you =)

Can anyone tell me if the tuya plugin is compatible with homebridge 2.0?

For those who want to stay on v1 for now — the Outer Rim dwellers, the ones still flying a perfectly good Millennium Falcon — we've got you covered.

You won't be bombarded with update notifications pestering you to upgrade. In the Homebridge UI, head to the Update Information section and select Homebridge and enable Ignore Major Versions. This will hide notifications for the v1 to v2 upgrade, but you'll still receive minor and patch updates to keep your v1 install happy and secure.

No pressure, no rush. The Rebellion will still be here when you're ready.

https://preview.redd.it/adjfpukqviyg1.png?width=798&format=png&auto=webp&s=52350dc30071af1aaf0529e5ee51e8f1dd8c6384

May the 4th be with you.

I've been using Homebridge for about 2 years on RPi2. Today, I got a Pi 4 in hopes to eventually be able to also set up Home Assistant, but for today, I'm just setting up Homebridge. I am not great with computers, and Homebridge has been my only Linux exposure. I've learned a ton through it, but I'm at my wit's end.

The only problem is that this thing is much louder, so I'd like to finally venture into the world of overall configuration options. I initially set up my new Homebridge using a backup of my old one, but when going to the terminal and typing in

homebridge@lukepi:/var/lib/homebridge $ sudo raspi-config

[sudo] password for homebridge:

Sorry, try again.

I realized that at some point, I'd had to reset my Pi, and didn't document what the password was. Honestly, I wanted an excuse to nuke it from orbit and start from scratch anyways, so that's what I did. I set up a brand new image on the SD card straight from the Imager, set up all my plugins, and realized I hadn't tried to config yet. I'm now met with the exact same thing!

When I set up the image, it asked me for a password. I triple checked that password before hitting save - that password does not work. raspberry also does not work, nor does admin, nor does just hitting enter for a blank password (all suggestions I've seen online). Can anybody help me out here? What do I have to do to log in and adjust the fan settings?!?!

Is a Homemanager for Homebridge Subscription Worth It for an iOS User?

I saw the lifetime subscription is $10.99 on the App Store and I’m not sure it is worth it as Homebridge is free and open source.

I have an older Daikin wall-mounted split AC (approx. 2010–2014, likely FTXS/FTKS series) with a standard IR remote (no WiFi module installed).

I’m trying to integrate it into Apple Home via Homebridge and looking for the most reliable setup.

From what I understand, there are 2 main approaches:

1. IR blaster (Sensibo / Tado / Broadlink, etc.)
   - Easy to install
   - Works via remote emulation
   - But no real state feedback (AC doesn’t confirm actual status)

2. Native Daikin WiFi adapter + Homebridge plugin
   - More “proper” integration (state, modes, etc.)
   - But not sure if my older unit supports it / which adapter model is needed

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Questions:

1. What would you recommend specifically for an older Daikin like this?
2. Best IR device today (reliable with Homebridge)?
3. Has anyone successfully added a Daikin WiFi module to older FTXS units?
4. Any setups that give actual state feedback (not just “dumb remote”)?

All of my plug ins are compatible with 2.0 except for Homebridge Camera Ui - it's showing a yellow mark. Anyone using this plug in upgraded yet? it has been working great and don't want to upgrade to 2.0 without knowing it would work.

v5.0.27 - Current version of Camera Ui

Thank you

Hello all,

I just recently installed a Unifi G4 instant camera and installed the Unifi protect plugin on my homebridge server which is a raspberry pi 3b. I followed the installation and configuration steps and was able to get the camera into HomeKit. I can see it on the camera dash in HomeKit but when I click on it it just load and loads and eventually times out and say "no response" Has anyone else had this problem or anyone have any idea how to fix this issue? Thanks for the help.

I recently set up watering for my terrace. Since there's no running water out there, I went with a storage box and a pump — specifically the LetPot automatic watering system. Great little device, but no HomeKit support and no Homebridge plugin existed for it. I wanted to fix that and share in case anyone else needs it. What you get in the Home app:

• Irrigation valve to enable/disable your watering schedule
• Auto Cycle and Intermittent Mode switches
• Remaining time countdown on active runs
• Low water alert via a Leak Sensor
• Optional push notifications when the pump starts or stops (motion detected atm, but might do it differently)

Changes in the LetPot app reflect in HomeKit instantly via their cloud MQTT.

Install: search homebridge-letpot in the Homebridge UI, drop in your email and password, done.

npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-letpot

GitHub: https://github.com/genaardo/homebridge-letpot

To the Homebridge Development Team,

Regarding the Homebridge 2.0 release today:

I have been reviewing the Matter LevelControl implementation and have identified a specific bottleneck affecting non-lighting device types, specifically Pumps.

Currently, the server logic appears to default to Lighting specifications, which enforces a minimum level of 1. However, per the Matter specification, Pump device types require a minimum level of 0. This discrepancy is currently triggering "Incorrect Spec" warnings and "No Response" errors for users attempting to bridge mechanical systems.

I hold the intellectual property for a resonant magnetic architecture (USPTO 19/658,750) that specifically addresses the "Mechanical-to-Logic" gap required for Zero Point Equilibrium. As part of this development, I have finalized the logic required to override these lighting-centric defaults, allowing for a true "0" state without losing connectivity to the bridge.

I believe this logic could significantly stabilize the 2.0 Matter stack for mechanical actuators. If the team is interested, I am open to discussing a professional arrangement to integrate this solution into the core repository or provide the necessary documentation for a patch.

Please let me know if you would like to schedule a brief technical overview.

Best regards,

Taylor Heller

Architect, MAGPIE Systems

USPTO App: 19/658,750