What is the situation with the products using a specific work frequency? My ISP sent out a new modem/router and I do not see where it shows two different frequencies. I tried to add my MyQ to my network, but it said I had to have the 2.4 freq. If/when I get the HOOBS, will I have to worry about the freq issue?
Hey Kevin. That’s basically what homebridge/hoobs does. If there is a plugin available, you can probably integrate it into HomeKit. For example you can find homebridge plugins for ring doorbell, nest, and many other things that allow you to integrate them into HomeKit.
I was in for the $129 price, but I think I will skip it at the $249 and that is a sale from $299. I only have one thing that is not HomeKit compliant yet and that is my Vivint home security system. IU downloaded home bridge and everything is working fine. I will buy a smaller box like a raspberry pi to run it on, but my Mac is on all the time. I do like the idea of the HOOBS box, but at that price if what I am doing is already working, then I will not mess with it. Thanks again and your channel is great.
Can you make a video showing how to use Hoobs to incorporate Amazon’s Echo Show 10 into HomeKit? Like HomeKit, but apple is behind with smart displays for smart homes. With the recent HomeKit upgrade, you can’t use an iPad anymore…
Just watched this video, I installed hombridge on my TrueNas Server about a year ago id say, after finding out that I could control the Nest thermostat and our wemo plugs and switches, Its been flawless for us, with HomeKit.. This video was very informative..
So with the google home plugin… does that mean it can use my existing google home smart accessories without having to go in and manually set up all of them?
I have their software on my Pi and it is so easy to work my setup now. The dashboard where you have everything centralized is awesome. So easy to get my config file now as well.
Joshua yeah I moved to a new house and found out about hoobs and decided to use that to setup from scratch at the new place. With the ease of the web app and dashboard it was a breeze.
@@pr1me_78 I tried to upgrade from my existing setup to Hoobs. That didn't work. I then flashed their img and imported my old config.json. Works like a charm! I love the interface and the easy config file editing.
Joshua yup the easy access to the config file and how you can just search for new plugins and automatically install them, are my favorite features of Hoobs.
Appreciate all of your videos. I went the route of buying different protocol devices . I have set up Hoobs and Homebridge to see which one I prefer. And I have ring / Nest and Blink all working. Blink won’t stream the video but everything else works. Next time it will be all HomeKit devices. Thanks again !
Hi. What about Zigbee bridge? I have IKEA smart bulbs but they need to connect to Zigbee bridge. Can you connect some device like USB Conbell 2 Zigbee bridge to the Hoobs?
Great Video! ❤️ I kinda new to the smart home thing and your channel is helping me a lots 😆 Thank you! 🙏 I am in the process of deciding whether I should buy Hoobs or not. I see its website said that this device support phillip hue, so I would like to know that does that mean I don't need to buy phillip hue's bridge?
Hi Shane, you are making me buy a lot of things lol... I have a question I bought the Hoobs start kit and I encounter a problem, every time I left home all my bridges disconnect and I can't control anything connected to hoops... any idea why?
You are not able to control your accessories from the Home app when you leave? Are all homekit accessories giving you trouble or just those added through HOOBS? If it's all accessories, it may be an issue with your homekit hub.
Great job on the video Shane. I like how HOOBS simplified everything and takes the mystery out of Homebridge. I use homebridge with the eWeLink plugin.
There is a google Home plugin (I haven't tried it), but it appears to allow you to control your HOOBS accessories via your Google Home Speaker. So you should be able to control any accessories that you have configured in HOOBS, but not all of your HomeKit accessories. Here is the plugin link: plugins.hoobs.org/plugin/homebridge-gsh
Hi shane, i just got my hoobs but i haven’t been able to set it up for unknown reason there is any way you can help me out or tell me how i can get support from hoobs instead
Thanks Geoff! Check out my “HomeKit 101: Getting Started” Playlist if you haven’t already. You can start at the beginning and it covers all the basics… everything you need to know about using HomeKit and how it works! geni.us/GettingStarted
I promise I mean this as a compliment - been really into HomeKit and your videos past 6 months or so, watch them all. Going back and watching this one, you can tell it’s 3 years ago vs today… you’ve really improved your videos over the years!!!
Hi. I’m having an issue with my Meross smart plugs. If I lose power , when hoobs reconnects, my plugs won’t work unless I go in and reset them up everytime with the new IP address etc. anyway to fix?
just downloaded the ring bridge from hoobs works fine but when i leave my house the camera go offline in the Home app but the ring app works fine. Anything i should check?
Sounds like it's a HomeKit hub issue. Once your phone is off your wifi network, the Home app relies on your HomeKit hub (Apple TV, HomePod, or iPad) in order to give you remote access. Perhaps restarting your homeKit hub(s) is a good place to start.
@@ShaneCreates I found the issue my apple TV showed the ethernet was connected but wasn't online had to reboot the apple TV had issue getting back connect after about two i got it going thanks Shane your videos has been very helpful.
I’ve been wanting to ask you for some time if you had any homebridge experience, so it was very nice to see this video, also to see what Hoobs is about. I got into homebridge a couple of months ago to be able to add my security cameras and my IKEA smart blinds to HomeKit, and I love it 🙂
Henrik Toubro thanks for watching! Glad to hear you are enjoying Homebridge! Which security cameras are you using with Homebridge? I’ve been patiently waiting for the IKEA blinds to release and work natively with homekit, but now I’m tempted to just set them up with Homebridge in the meantime.
Shane Whatley I’m using some old D-link cameras and a Hikvision, so getting them into Home is awesome. I am looking at the different possibilities now that Apple has released Secure Video, as homebridge cameras does not offer that, (at least not last time I checked). Regarding the blinds, I love these. Availability in Denmark is small, but I found two 140cm which I then took apart and changed the fabric on. I then got an IKEA gateway that I connected them to, (which is rather cumbersome compared to other brands such as Aqara) and ultimately I setup homebridge to control them. The other day I modified the accompanying remote so it’s built into the wall with my light switch and outlet 🙂 You’re welcome to hit me up if you have questions.
Henrik Toubro that is awesome! I’ll be sure to remember that whenever I get some of those blinds. Thanks! And I’ve stayed away from HomeKit cameras myself just using a wired local dvr camera setup which works great. But like you, I may be considering HK secure video cameras as well. It’s an awesome feature and it could be nice to have some cameras working with my HK setup.
Hi Shane. I have just baugt a Hoobs like you have, bit I can not go to Hoobs.local.... The page is not opening. I use my IPad to go to set up my Hoobs. Do you know what it can be?
Not sure. But if you can find out the IP address of your Hoobs box, maybe by looking in you're router's settings, you can also type in the IP address of HOOBS into your browser address bar to access the dashboard. I've done this in the past when having issues connecting to Hoobs.local.
You should be able to open up your wifi settings on your phone and see a Hoobs network. Tap on it and give access to your home network and then you should be connected.
No, I haven't done another full video on Hoobs, but I've used hoobs in some of these other in this playlist videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLSyPtAY5VFr3nGpLHM2-8o6MihB-fOmbP.html
Shane - Your channel is amazing. The algorithm sent me to you and I’m so glad! In the last 48 hours I’ve watched almost all of your content, installed and configured HOOBS on an old Mac mini, and scored the Aqara kit and seven switches. I’ve been waiting for a reasonable no neutral smart switch for a while. Subscribed and notified. Keep up the great work!!
@@kevincheetham7952 the Aqara kit worked great for me for about ten weeks. Then, nothing but problems. Switches forget connection or programming regularly. Some switches just randomly flash the lights at all hours. Build quality also hasn’t stood up to daily use. They ended up not being worth the price for me. Next time I won’t skimp out. Caseta.
Was interested but not anymore. Even though this video is 3 months old doesn’t make sense why the starter box jumped up an extra $70. No longer $100, no longer $130, it’s $200. The free download is no longer free, it’s a $7 donation. The damn SD card is now $20. I think you should rethink recommending this to your subscribers.
Yea, I agree the price increase sucks. But I'd still recommend the product if one is willing to pay for it. You are really paying for convenience with the hoobs in a box. Anyone can still achieve the same outcome for free if you are willing to put in the time and work to setup your own raspberry pi. The download is still free, btw. The $7 donation is just a suggestion and not necessary if you don't want to pay it.
How about an Lg oled tv c8? Unfortunately this version was not included with the new update to AirPlay ... in looking for a breach that I can use to to include my tv to Apple home kit...
Hi Shane, SOS. was too quick to buy the Hoobs but the more I watch video tutorials, the more I get confused😭Wondering if Sterling is a better option. I started out with smart/Tuya accessories but eventually bought a ton of Aqara devices as I wanted to transition to Homekit as I’m quite deep into apple ecosystem. I wonder if setting up this Hoobs is as easy for me who has not tried programming anything at all.
The sterling hub is only for connecting Google nest products to HomeKit. It won’t work for anything else. I hear it is easy to use but again, it won’t work for anything other than nest products. There is a slight learning curve for hoobs but they make it pretty easy, especially with some of the certified plugins. They also have a great support community over on Reddit and Facebook that may help when you run into problems.
I don't have SimpliSafe so I can't be exact, but anything that is exposed to homekit can be controlled via Siri. For example: Hey Siri, arm the alarm. Hey Siri, is the front door open?, etc.
Hi Shane thanks for your great videos. We are building a new house and want to do a smart home. But I’m Apple geek and my husband Android...if we go with homekit, is Hoobs the solution for him to access the smart devices outside home?
No not really. Hoobs is really for exposing your non-homekit smart home devices to homekit. Unfortunately, homekit is not a great option if you are not using Apple devices.
My main source of entertainment are movies and tv so I recently bought a 60” lg because it works with HomeKit. But after I hooked up the tv I found out besides turning the tv off & screen mirroring there’s not much else it will do as far as HomeKit is concerned. Those are some great features but I want to utilize automations. I watched your video and I did some more digging on HOOBS. I found out if I add the HOOBS starter kit to my Home platform I’de add lots of HomeKit features to my LG tv. Not only will HOOBS effect my LG tv but like you stated I’ll be able to add some of other smart devices, I have in my smart home, that do not currently work on the HomeKit platform (like my Eufy c25 robovac). So July ask me about my LG tv & eufy robovac. Another quality video to help me build my smart home. Thanks 👍🏽
Do you still use HOOBs? Can you do an update video on what’s new? I’ve been debating if I want to buy one or not. I really want one because I like nest and rumba but I hate that they don’t have native HomeKit support
Yes I still use it. I've used it in a number of my videos (twinkly lights, Roomba, switchbot). Not too much has changed honestly since this version came out.
Hi Shane! Know this is an older video but I find your stuff SO helpful. Can you recommend a video that explains the differences between HomeKit, homebridge, and hooks? Decided to make the move from home assistant and am a little confused on getting started.
Thanks Carissa! I'm glad you find the videos helpful. I haven't made a video that really describes the difference, so I'll try to explain (at least as far as how I'm using it). HomeKit is the smart home platform of choice. I use the Apple Home app for accessing all of my HomeKit accessories and automations. When I buy a new product, I always look for that "works with HomeKit" stamp so I know I'll be able to add it to my setup. Sometimes you may have devices that don't "work with homekit." This is where Homebridge or Hoobs comes in. You can lump Homebridge and Hoobs into the same category. Essentially, they are used for the same thing, they just have different interfaces and different setup processes. Homebridge/Hoobs can acts as a "bridge" between your HomeKit platform and those other smart home devices that don't support homekit. With Homebridge/Hoobs you are able to add devices that don't natively support HomeKit to your HomeKit platform. Homebridge/Hoobs uses open source plugins developed by the HomeBridge community. Not only can you add non-homekit products to your homekit setup with these plugins, but you can also find plugins that can help you do more advanced stuff, such as creating virtual switches, timers, etc. Once configured in Homebridge/Hoobs, all this can be accessed from your HomeKit setup/the Apple Home app. Hope that helps!
Looking back at this one year later, I did HOOBS’ “expert” approach, which is buying your own Raspberry Pi and downloading the software to mount onto it, and I’ll say this: it’s doable with no experience (I did it) but I would much rather have spent the money to get the all in one set up. But after some serious trial and error, it’s up and running fairly smoothly with Siri.
Hoobs relies on plugins developed by the homebridge community. So in short, yes, many lights and other accessories that only support Alexa/Google can be added to homekit if there is an existing plugin available. You can search plugins here: plugins.hoobs.org
Omer Avital I always prefer buying new products that support HomeKit natively. But many people already have many that don’t support it or want to use products that don’t have HomeKit support (roomba vacuum, etc). You can also take advantage of many great plugins out there.
Thank you for your videos! I just got Hoobs from your recommendations, but when I scan the QR code, it says it cannot add the accessory. I’ve tried restarting/rebooting Hoobs and my phone. Any advice?
Thanks for watching! I don’t recall having any issues adding to HomeKit. I’d recommend contacting hoobs support. They are usually very responsive and helpful.
I haven't used the lutron plugin so I'm not exactly sure what it does. But if you are trying to use Lutron Caseta light switches, then I'd say no...you will still need the bridge. Lutron uses a proprietary wireless protocol to connect all of their accessories to the bridge, which should be necessary.
Good question. I don't have Eero, so I cannot say for sure. I haven't heard of it being a problem. And if I had to guess, I'd imagine it should be fine. HomeKit treats Hoobs/Homebridge as it does any connected bridge so I don't think it would be a problem.
I use HomeBridge to monitor and control all of my pool equipment (Pentair equipment, plugin is Homebridge-screenlogic). I currently run homebridge on a linux server that I have, but it is nice to know there is a much smaller cleaner solution that I could recommend to others that is less hassle to setup and maintain.
Thanks for watching Charles. Yea this is great for those who just want an easy out-of-the box solution. And the Hoobs software is open source so it can even be downloaded and used by the DIY folks out there too.
Another good video. Glad to see that your channel is getting enough attention so as you’re getting items from manufacturers to ‘test’. That’s pretty cool. - Nobody ever sends me free stuff. Anyway. As I’ve stated in my comments on your other videos, I’ve made the decision to minimize the number of smart device manufacturers as possible in building my automated home... I don’t want the hassle of having to install/maintain multiple ‘bridge’ units - I just want ‘ease of install’ and minimal hardware. So. My system consists of a Lutron Caseta bridge, and my other devices either need to work with that (my Ecobee thermostat), or work without a bridge (my Insignia garage door opener). I’ve looked at the HomeBridge solution for integrating my (old) Night Owl Security Camera System into HomeKit - but have not found any way to make it happen. - Does the Hoobs system have capability to add older camera NVRs or add login credentials from a 3rd-party to pull streaming camera feeds into HomeKit? Is this scenario one that Hoobs tech support is savvy enough and/or will to assist with? * on a different note - I think it’s safe to assume that Ring Doorbells are (FINALLY) going to be directly accessible to HomeKit in the very near future, with Apple’s recent ‘cloud video’ change. So. I’d guess that all the folks who have been using HomeBridge only for Ring will be pleased.
Thanks Brad! I can understand the desire to have as few bridge units as possible, although I do really like many of the bridge products for reliability reasons. HOOBS is just a more user friendly interface that simplifies the plugin installation and configuration of HomeBridge. So it is still HomeBridge, just with the HOOBS interface to make things a little easier. So if there are no HomeBridge plugins for a specific accessory, then it won't be possible with HOOBS. HOOBS tech support is very helpful, but I don't think they would be responsible for getting specific plugins to work (unless maybe it's one of those HOOBS certified plugins).
Hi Shane i have hoobs and for meanwhile i added to my homebridge Shutter rollers, Ring doorbell and sensibo sky it’s work great and it's really easy to use. Before month ago I really scared to use homebrige and now it's a cool and I love it
Are you using hoobs to expose your accessories to homekit? You should be able to access all of your accessories away from home, as long as you have a homekit hub setup.
@@ShaneCreates Yes, I can see all my accessories in HomeKit and they work great when I am connected to the same Network as HOOBS. When I leave my network, I get error messages on all my devices in HomeKit.
@@ShaneCreates I thought the same thing, but the other accessories are connected through my Apple TV and work fine. I’ve read that I need to set my router up to port? Is that possibly the issue?
It could be a number of things. Possibly an issue with your configuration or a plugin. You can try looking in your logs and see if there are any errors that jump out. And if you're still unsure, I'd try reaching out to their support team or the forums.
@@ShaneCreates I was able to fix it, the new issue is connecting any of the Ring cameras since after installing successfully The Ring plug-in, non of them are showing on HomeKit to add them up. Anything I’m missing. Thanks in advance, love your content🤙
The hoobs in a box is very easy to set up. The interface is very user friendly. The difficulty in configuring various plugins varies from one plugin to the next. Hoobs certified plugins are usually very easy to configure. One benefit of getting hoobs is their support. They have good support and a great community online if you run into issues.
Shane Whatley you are the man. I do thank you. One more thing please, do you know of anything HomeKit items to work with a Ryobi garage door opener? GD201? Once again, thank you. You’re probably the only person on social media that actually responds back and I do appreciate that. Later sir.
There are homebridge plugins that should make this possible. However I have not tried personally. You might consider asking the hoobs support team, they are usually pretty responsive.
doesn’t homekit already have some form of security baked into it? all homekit approved devices should have gone through rigorous security measures before they can officially be homekit approved right? (i may be under the wrong impression about this though). i think we should be fine as long as we don’t use third party services like for example video footage, if we use homekit secure video instead of the device’s storage service, we should be fine right? furthermore most modern routers or mesh systems should have firewalls, parental controls stuff that we can tinker with. i kinda feel like if we are careful in our setup, we are already kinda safe... no? this feels a little like an overkill?? i’m assuming a pure homekit setup here and randomised attacks. if someone is really trying hard to hack u... they’d prob get through anyway with all these consumer level security measures.
Yea, I agree with you. HomeKit is generally more secure than most and I agree regarding the homekit secure video. And yes I think some modern routers have parental control and firewall options but I'm not sure to what extent. I'm not sure if they are capable of monitoring all the IoT devices, or just devices capable of web browsing. They often require adding additional services that cost more money. For example, for me to get this kind of security through my router, I'd have to pay an additional $70/year. And I'd have to add Circle by Disney (included w router) to take advantage of parental controls. So it probably varies case by case but worth checking out to see what's available if it is something you are concerned about. And keep in mind, I know of many people who are still just using the built in modem/router combo they get from their network provider which likely doesn't have any of these features. I know many people have expressed concern about how much data these smart devices are sending back to wherever they came from. I like that I can see the network usage and even what ports are being used with each product. But yea, if you are already all homekit and conscious of all this stuff like you, you are probably more safe than most not thinking about it.
Shane Whatley thanks for the reply. yea i guess u are right, it’s probably a case a each individual’s situation and set up. anyways thanks for the honest review and it’s great to know that there are such options out there when one needs it. not sure how this comment ended up on the hoobs vid instead of the latest one on the trend micro security device. 😛
lol yea that's crazy. I figured it was meant for the new video tho. For anyone reading this in the future...this comment was intended for the Trend Micro Security video! 😂 Thanks man!
Awsome stuff. Your videos are very helpfull! Currently I am experimenting with a lot of different platforms and products to figure out the best solution for me. Homekit seems like a good choice, I would be able to control my tings from my ipad. I already have a raspberry pi running home assistant, I could turn that into a HOOBS instead which would bring homekit even more potential. Only major downside is that homekit is limited to iOS and my everyday phone of choice is not an iPhone.
Thanks for watching! There are pros and cons for each of the major platforms. I believe lots of people have used Home Assistant with HomeKit also, but I haven't explored that myself.
@@mkellsy that sounds great. So what you are saying is that HOOBS works just as well with Google home as it does with homekit? Do you know if it is possible to use both at the same time? So that I can control HOOBS from both my android phone and my iPad at the same time, or would that mess things up?
Thanks for showcasing this, Shane. I'm using Homebridge on my Pi for my Roborock vacuum and my Xiaomi air purifier. I will now try and upgrade my manual installation to Hoobs as described under github.com/hoobs-org/HOOBS/wiki/2.4-Upgrading-Manually. I really want to use this nice and clean Hoobs interface.
Awesome, thanks for watching! Good luck! I think you will really like using it for adding and configuring plugins, especially using their certified plugins in version 3.
@@ShaneCreates It worked smoothly. Thanks. Only issue was that I couldn't find the plugins via Hoobs that I used before. I had to look them up individually and install them via Terminal.
Interesting. On the beta version the Roborock is actually one of their certified plugins. And I've been able to find everything else through the search plugins feature. Glad everything is running smooth for you though!
Hi Shane, thanks for this video. I am using Hoobs since 3 weeks and it works great. I suggest « dummy switch » plugin : I created a switch for each member of my family and an automation rule for each one with geoloc of iphone. I created a room : « Presence » and now I am able to see who is at home. I also tried to use iTag (BLE) and I installed homebridge automation bluetooth presence plugin but it fails to install in version 2. I plugged a BLE 4.0 dongle. I hope it will work in v3.
Guillaume Debra thanks! Very cool idea. I actually just tried installing the dummy switch plugin and for some reason it causes hoobs to stop running when installed. I'm on the Beta, so it could be a beta thing maybe. Not sure. I've got to mess around with it some more because I'd like to get those dummy switches available also.
Thanks Shane for another fantastic videos. I’ve tried the homebridge multiple times and it kept crashing. I’ll give this a shot. Thanks again. Will you be doing a video for video cameras?
Burak thanks for watching! I'll definitely be doing something with video cameras eventually. Hopefully we'll have some HomeKit video doorbells on the market soon that we can take a look at
@@ShaneCreates I've installed hoobs on my rasberry pi. I went through your instructions on your website. I couldn't install roomba. It gives an error on getrobotpwd step. i went through the github. i can't figure it out. Any suggestions?
Sorry you’re having trouble. That step gave me some issues also but ultimately I got it to work. If you haven’t already, try connecting your raspberry pi/HOOBS to wifi instead of Ethernet so that it’s on the same wifi network as your roomba. Then follow those steps again. Let me know if that works.
I run homebridge on a synology NAS via docker, however I’ve had issues adding different types of accessories, for example my generic led strip lights that use the magic hue app run fine but I’ve been unable to add any sonoff devices or any camera feeds despite the code being available on the net. I’m not a coder so struggled to fix the coding when having different types of accessories running on the same bridge. On a different note I’ve just ordered the Aqara kit after watching your videos so keep up the good work on finding different products and use cases.
aceraf158 yea I’m no coder either which is why I’ve avoided it until recently. I could spend forever tinkering and troubleshooting and never get anything else done! Good luck with your Aqara kit. Hope you like it as much as I have! Thanks for watching!
aceraf158 adding sonoff devices were difficult, I tried a couple of different methods / plugins one was a sniffer that I ran on my computer and another controlled econtrol app, neither was acceptable. The best way to integrate is to flash with ravensystem then it will work natively in HomeKit - if you struggle, then you can use discord,or slack messengers or post to reddit or github for support.
recom273 I tried flashing direct but ran into issues because I’m running windows and all the guides only have Mac instructions. I managed to use espeasy to flash the device and espeasy confirmed flash had been completed correctly but the device doesn’t respond and the green light doesn’t come back on as it should.
aceraf158 yeah, there is a Windows app - but it’s in Italian or Spanish .. Go take another look, the github page has changed recently to include some clearer instructions - I want to do some kind of site and channel in the new year to teach people - simple and clearly - not just some tech head mumbling jargon or demonstrating that he can do it (as you must have come across)
recom273 I paid the “buy me a coffee” that was supposed to offer an email address for the developer so you can contact him if you have any issues, but all he sent was a video of him running terminal on the Mac and then connecting it to his network and that was it. It CMD doesn’t work the same on windows and we have to use .bin files rather than the flash.sh prompt. No ones replied back on his video so don’t envisage getting a reply back from him. I’ll look out for your video
Did you look at this yet: shanewhatley.com/add-roomba-to-homebridge-using-hoobs/ It's been a while but hopefully that will help. Also a tip: once you do get everything working, set your roomba to a static ip address in your router's settings.
Shane Whatley took some doing, but got it figured out! The script changed apparently and is now get-roomba-password rather than sudo npm run getrobotpwd , at least that is what ended up working for me.
Thanks, Shane! I've been ignoring Hoobs for some time, and honestly, I still will. I've been using UI-X for Homebridge for about 2 years now and it looks similar and is easy enough to use for me. I like to tinker, but not too much, so it fits me fine. I appreciate the honest review!
Great video! We need more video on HOOBS from you, it’s a very powerful and economic home manager! I think the plugin for Ring it’s the best for a security camera solution for HomeKit user like us, and good is also the integration with Alexa (that I use in home as Voice Assistant, less expensive than HomePod)
Alessio Bulfaro thanks! Yes, this is a great solution for current ring owners that use HomeKit...especially considering the HOOBS certified plugin that's available.
Shane Whatley no works with nest program has stopped and you cannot access developer api on the website anymore. It stopped in August right around the time of the plugin you showed on the video
Get the HOOBS in box Starter Kit here: hoobs.org/product/hoobs-in-a-box/?ref=2003
Hi my friend, if i buy de hoobs can i use the smast switch from treat life? They are only for alexa and google assistant. Thank you
Wow Hoobs is more expensive Now! (in 2020... is now $199) do you have any code? :)
cheers bud, I'll be doing this on a raspberry pi zero W
What is the situation with the products using a specific work frequency? My ISP sent out a new modem/router and I do not see where it shows two different frequencies. I tried to add my MyQ to my network, but it said I had to have the 2.4 freq. If/when I get the HOOBS, will I have to worry about the freq issue?
@@rachelk3205 The hoobs box can also be plugged in to your router via ethernet so you would not even need to connect via wifi if you use ethernet.
Just found your channel... this is A+! Exactly what I’ve been looking for! Now I have a whole host of new smart home ideas. Thanks Shane!
Thanks Nate!! I appreciate the support!
Is it possible to setup Hoobs via iPhone/iPad if a computer is not available?
hey, I was wondering if you can make a video on how to make any product compatible with apple home kit. if there is any way . :D
Hey Kevin. That’s basically what homebridge/hoobs does. If there is a plugin available, you can probably integrate it into HomeKit. For example you can find homebridge plugins for ring doorbell, nest, and many other things that allow you to integrate them into HomeKit.
@@ShaneCreates oh OK thank you very much Shane, I Subscribed,keep up the good content.
Thanks Kevin!
Can we see a full pic of your neck tattoo?
Do you know the difference between Hoobs and Starling home hub? Starling is half the price
Main difference is that Starling is just for nest products, last I checked. HOOBS can do a lot of other things.
I was in for the $129 price, but I think I will skip it at the $249 and that is a sale from $299. I only have one thing that is not HomeKit compliant yet and that is my Vivint home security system. IU downloaded home bridge and everything is working fine. I will buy a smaller box like a raspberry pi to run it on, but my Mac is on all the time. I do like the idea of the HOOBS box, but at that price if what I am doing is already working, then I will not mess with it. Thanks again and your channel is great.
$250 now 😬
Can you make a video showing how to use Hoobs to incorporate Amazon’s Echo Show 10 into HomeKit? Like HomeKit, but apple is behind with smart displays for smart homes. With the recent HomeKit upgrade, you can’t use an iPad anymore…
Just watched this video, I installed hombridge on my TrueNas Server about a year ago id say, after finding out that I could control the Nest thermostat and our wemo plugs and switches, Its been flawless for us, with HomeKit.. This video was very informative..
So with the google home plugin… does that mean it can use my existing google home smart accessories without having to go in and manually set up all of them?
hello sir, after power loss i can not connecte to hoobs; ethernet led not blinking and wifi "hoobs" does not show :((
I have their software on my Pi and it is so easy to work my setup now. The dashboard where you have everything centralized is awesome. So easy to get my config file now as well.
Case_PR that’s awesome. Glad to know you like it as well! Love that they provide the free download for anyone who want to put it one their own setup.
Did you upgrade from your own installation to Hoobs? Or did you do a new setup with Hoobs?
Joshua yeah I moved to a new house and found out about hoobs and decided to use that to setup from scratch at the new place. With the ease of the web app and dashboard it was a breeze.
@@pr1me_78 I tried to upgrade from my existing setup to Hoobs. That didn't work. I then flashed their img and imported my old config.json. Works like a charm! I love the interface and the easy config file editing.
Joshua yup the easy access to the config file and how you can just search for new plugins and automatically install them, are my favorite features of Hoobs.
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Is there any chance you could show how to connect blink cameras to hoobs?
I have been waiting for this a long time !!! Thanks man
TheRasta25 thanks for watching!
Appreciate all of your videos. I went the route of buying different protocol devices . I have set up Hoobs and Homebridge to see which one I prefer. And I have ring / Nest and Blink all working. Blink won’t stream the video but everything else works. Next time it will be all HomeKit devices. Thanks again !
Sad to see nowadays prices. Smdfh
their price jumbed to 199 $ now
Do I need raspberry pi to run tubes?
Hi. What about Zigbee bridge? I have IKEA smart bulbs but they need to connect to Zigbee bridge. Can you connect some device like USB Conbell 2 Zigbee bridge to the Hoobs?
I believe so. I haven’t used those personally. As long as you can find a decent plugin, you should be able to .
Great Video! ❤️ I kinda new to the smart home thing and your channel is helping me a lots 😆 Thank you! 🙏 I am in the process of deciding whether I should buy Hoobs or not. I see its website said that this device support phillip hue, so I would like to know that does that mean I don't need to buy phillip hue's bridge?
Hi Shane, you are making me buy a lot of things lol... I have a question I bought the Hoobs start kit and I encounter a problem, every time I left home all my bridges disconnect and I can't control anything connected to hoops... any idea why?
You are not able to control your accessories from the Home app when you leave? Are all homekit accessories giving you trouble or just those added through HOOBS? If it's all accessories, it may be an issue with your homekit hub.
@@ShaneCreates it’s just the ones connected to Hoobs like nest. I can control them in the native app but not on HomeKit when I’m not at home.
Great job on the video Shane. I like how HOOBS simplified everything and takes the mystery out of Homebridge. I use homebridge with the eWeLink plugin.
Thanks Brandon!
Shane, can you add google home and google nest mini to HomeKit? Can you control HomeKit from the google homes??
There is a google Home plugin (I haven't tried it), but it appears to allow you to control your HOOBS accessories via your Google Home Speaker. So you should be able to control any accessories that you have configured in HOOBS, but not all of your HomeKit accessories. Here is the plugin link: plugins.hoobs.org/plugin/homebridge-gsh
Hi shane, i just got my hoobs but i haven’t been able to set it up for unknown reason there is any way you can help me out or tell me how i can get support from hoobs instead
Hoobs support is pretty good, plus they have reddit and Facebook communities that may also be able to help: support.hoobs.org
What about homey pro
Worst review I ever seen.
Awesome channel…
Whats the nest easies way to set up the homekit. You need to do a homekit for dummies …..
Thanks Geoff! Check out my “HomeKit 101: Getting Started” Playlist if you haven’t already. You can start at the beginning and it covers all the basics… everything you need to know about using HomeKit and how it works! geni.us/GettingStarted
I promise I mean this as a compliment - been really into HomeKit and your videos past 6 months or so, watch them all. Going back and watching this one, you can tell it’s 3 years ago vs today… you’ve really improved your videos over the years!!!
Wtf? Its raspberry pi 3 inside. LoL 😂
First thing I thought when I saw it!
Shane do you need a laptop/desktop to run and install plugins or can you use a tablet/iPad pro ?
You should be able to use a browser on an iPad I would think.
Hi. I’m having an issue with my Meross smart plugs. If I lose power , when hoobs reconnects, my plugs won’t work unless I go in and reset them up everytime with the new IP address etc. anyway to fix?
Hey shane, i am new to your channel. I found this interesting, is there any link that i can check which accesories compatible with hoobs?
Does it works within local network only without HUB or works with mobile data too ?
i don't have any home kit hub
Do you have use a raspberry pi for hoobs to work? Still not sure
You don’t have to. You can install it on other things like an always on PC or even a Synology I think. But the raspberry pi is the most common.
just downloaded the ring bridge from hoobs works fine but when i leave my house the camera go offline in the Home app but the ring app works fine. Anything i should check?
Sounds like it's a HomeKit hub issue. Once your phone is off your wifi network, the Home app relies on your HomeKit hub (Apple TV, HomePod, or iPad) in order to give you remote access. Perhaps restarting your homeKit hub(s) is a good place to start.
@@ShaneCreates I found the issue my apple TV showed the ethernet was connected but wasn't online had to reboot the apple TV had issue getting back connect after about two i got it going thanks Shane your videos has been very helpful.
I’ve been wanting to ask you for some time if you had any homebridge experience, so it was very nice to see this video, also to see what Hoobs is about.
I got into homebridge a couple of months ago to be able to add my security cameras and my IKEA smart blinds to HomeKit, and I love it 🙂
Henrik Toubro thanks for watching! Glad to hear you are enjoying Homebridge! Which security cameras are you using with Homebridge? I’ve been patiently waiting for the IKEA blinds to release and work natively with homekit, but now I’m tempted to just set them up with Homebridge in the meantime.
Shane Whatley I’m using some old D-link cameras and a Hikvision, so getting them into Home is awesome. I am looking at the different possibilities now that Apple has released Secure Video, as homebridge cameras does not offer that, (at least not last time I checked).
Regarding the blinds, I love these. Availability in Denmark is small, but I found two 140cm which I then took apart and changed the fabric on. I then got an IKEA gateway that I connected them to, (which is rather cumbersome compared to other brands such as Aqara) and ultimately I setup homebridge to control them. The other day I modified the accompanying remote so it’s built into the wall with my light switch and outlet 🙂 You’re welcome to hit me up if you have questions.
Henrik Toubro that is awesome! I’ll be sure to remember that whenever I get some of those blinds. Thanks! And I’ve stayed away from HomeKit cameras myself just using a wired local dvr camera setup which works great. But like you, I may be considering HK secure video cameras as well. It’s an awesome feature and it could be nice to have some cameras working with my HK setup.
Hi Shane. I have just baugt a Hoobs like you have, bit I can not go to Hoobs.local.... The page is not opening.
I use my IPad to go to set up my Hoobs. Do you know what it can be?
Not sure. But if you can find out the IP address of your Hoobs box, maybe by looking in you're router's settings, you can also type in the IP address of HOOBS into your browser address bar to access the dashboard. I've done this in the past when having issues connecting to Hoobs.local.
@@ShaneCreates where can I find the ip address to my Hoobs box? I mean the HOOBS address I can type directly in my browser.
Thanks for this.. really helped me out...
Richard your welcome. Thanks for watching!
How do I connect to wifi instead of ethernet cable?
You should be able to open up your wifi settings on your phone and see a Hoobs network. Tap on it and give access to your home network and then you should be connected.
Hi Shane do you have any updated video on Hoobs?
No, I haven't done another full video on Hoobs, but I've used hoobs in some of these other in this playlist videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLSyPtAY5VFr3nGpLHM2-8o6MihB-fOmbP.html
Shane - Your channel is amazing. The algorithm sent me to you and I’m so glad!
In the last 48 hours I’ve watched almost all of your content, installed and configured HOOBS on an old Mac mini, and scored the Aqara kit and seven switches. I’ve been waiting for a reasonable no neutral smart switch for a while.
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Keep up the great work!!
Thanks for the kind words and support! I'm glad the videos have been helpful and glad to have you on board! Thanks again!
Shane Whatley seven Aqara switches plus the starter set in. Could not have been easier. Thanks for the great recommendations.
J Goldin I’ve been using the Lutron Caseta Switches and Dimmers that don’t require a neutral wire connection. Good luck!
@@kevincheetham7952 the Aqara kit worked great for me for about ten weeks. Then, nothing but problems. Switches forget connection or programming regularly. Some switches just randomly flash the lights at all hours. Build quality also hasn’t stood up to daily use.
They ended up not being worth the price for me.
Next time I won’t skimp out. Caseta.
does this work with GE Hue Light Bulb?
Wow 😯. They make it all so easy hey.
Yes they do. Stay tuned, I'm planning a new video soon showing how to use (the new) Hoobs 4 with a few different devices. 😃
Was interested but not anymore. Even though this video is 3 months old doesn’t make sense why the starter box jumped up an extra $70. No longer $100, no longer $130, it’s $200. The free download is no longer free, it’s a $7 donation. The damn SD card is now $20.
I think you should rethink recommending this to your subscribers.
Yea, I agree the price increase sucks. But I'd still recommend the product if one is willing to pay for it. You are really paying for convenience with the hoobs in a box. Anyone can still achieve the same outcome for free if you are willing to put in the time and work to setup your own raspberry pi. The download is still free, btw. The $7 donation is just a suggestion and not necessary if you don't want to pay it.
How about an Lg oled tv c8? Unfortunately this version was not included with the new update to AirPlay ... in looking for a breach that I can use to to include my tv to Apple home kit...
You can probably use the homebridge webOS TV plugin. I would look into that.
How many devices does one Hoobs support?
Hi Shane, SOS. was too quick to buy the Hoobs but the more I watch video tutorials, the more I get confused😭Wondering if Sterling is a better option. I started out with smart/Tuya accessories but eventually bought a ton of Aqara devices as I wanted to transition to Homekit as I’m quite deep into apple ecosystem. I wonder if setting up this Hoobs is as easy for me who has not tried programming anything at all.
The sterling hub is only for connecting Google nest products to HomeKit. It won’t work for anything else. I hear it is easy to use but again, it won’t work for anything other than nest products.
There is a slight learning curve for hoobs but they make it pretty easy, especially with some of the certified plugins. They also have a great support community over on Reddit and Facebook that may help when you run into problems.
How do you get Siri to work with installed Homebridge accessories? I installed SimpliSafe via hoobs, but I'm not sure how to use Siri voice commands.
I don't have SimpliSafe so I can't be exact, but anything that is exposed to homekit can be controlled via Siri. For example: Hey Siri, arm the alarm. Hey Siri, is the front door open?, etc.
Hi Shane thanks for your great videos. We are building a new house and want to do a smart home. But I’m Apple geek and my husband Android...if we go with homekit, is Hoobs the solution for him to access the smart devices outside home?
No not really. Hoobs is really for exposing your non-homekit smart home devices to homekit. Unfortunately, homekit is not a great option if you are not using Apple devices.
My main source of entertainment are movies and tv so I recently bought a 60” lg because it works with HomeKit. But after I hooked up the tv I found out besides turning the tv off & screen mirroring there’s not much else it will do as far as HomeKit is concerned. Those are some great features but I want to utilize automations.
I watched your video and I did some more digging on HOOBS. I found out if I add the HOOBS starter kit to my Home platform I’de add lots of HomeKit features to my LG tv. Not only will HOOBS effect my LG tv but like you stated I’ll be able to add some of other smart devices, I have in my smart home, that do not currently work on the HomeKit platform (like my Eufy c25 robovac).
So July ask me about my LG tv & eufy robovac.
Another quality video to help me build my smart home. Thanks 👍🏽
Thanks Michael! Hoobs has been great for me to add my roomba to homekit as well as other accessories that otherwise don't work with homekit!
is hoobs secure to use, is there any chance that they might access private data of the home connections
HOOBS runs locally on your network, so it should be secure to use.
Hi, Can you let us know what security systems are integrated?
What about hoobs remote access. A video needs to be made on how to remote access HOOBS.
can not get logged into hoobs.local any suggestions?
Do you still use HOOBs? Can you do an update video on what’s new? I’ve been debating if I want to buy one or not. I really want one because I like nest and rumba but I hate that they don’t have native HomeKit support
Yes I still use it. I've used it in a number of my videos (twinkly lights, Roomba, switchbot). Not too much has changed honestly since this version came out.
Hi Shane! Know this is an older video but I find your stuff SO helpful. Can you recommend a video that explains the differences between HomeKit, homebridge, and hooks? Decided to make the move from home assistant and am a little confused on getting started.
Thanks Carissa! I'm glad you find the videos helpful. I haven't made a video that really describes the difference, so I'll try to explain (at least as far as how I'm using it).
HomeKit is the smart home platform of choice. I use the Apple Home app for accessing all of my HomeKit accessories and automations. When I buy a new product, I always look for that "works with HomeKit" stamp so I know I'll be able to add it to my setup.
Sometimes you may have devices that don't "work with homekit." This is where Homebridge or Hoobs comes in.
You can lump Homebridge and Hoobs into the same category. Essentially, they are used for the same thing, they just have different interfaces and different setup processes.
Homebridge/Hoobs can acts as a "bridge" between your HomeKit platform and those other smart home devices that don't support homekit. With Homebridge/Hoobs you are able to add devices that don't natively support HomeKit to your HomeKit platform. Homebridge/Hoobs uses open source plugins developed by the HomeBridge community. Not only can you add non-homekit products to your homekit setup with these plugins, but you can also find plugins that can help you do more advanced stuff, such as creating virtual switches, timers, etc. Once configured in Homebridge/Hoobs, all this can be accessed from your HomeKit setup/the Apple Home app.
Hope that helps!
Looking back at this one year later, I did HOOBS’ “expert” approach, which is buying your own Raspberry Pi and downloading the software to mount onto it, and I’ll say this: it’s doable with no experience (I did it) but I would much rather have spent the money to get the all in one set up. But after some serious trial and error, it’s up and running fairly smoothly with Siri.
Glad you got it running smoothly. Also great to hear your experience. Thanks for sharing!
Does this work with things like Globe lights, and other switches and plugs that are usually only comparable with Alexa or google home?
Hoobs relies on plugins developed by the homebridge community. So in short, yes, many lights and other accessories that only support Alexa/Google can be added to homekit if there is an existing plugin available. You can search plugins here: plugins.hoobs.org
Is this worth $130? I feel like it could be cheaper, or at least the same price, to just buy homekit compatible devices.
Omer Avital I always prefer buying new products that support HomeKit natively. But many people already have many that don’t support it or want to use products that don’t have HomeKit support (roomba vacuum, etc). You can also take advantage of many great plugins out there.
As of today, Dec 23, 2019, the price for the Beginnersn kit has gone up from $129 to $199! A $70 increase in a month.
Dang that is a pretty big increase. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your videos! I just got Hoobs from your recommendations, but when I scan the QR code, it says it cannot add the accessory. I’ve tried restarting/rebooting Hoobs and my phone. Any advice?
Thanks for watching! I don’t recall having any issues adding to HomeKit. I’d recommend contacting hoobs support. They are usually very responsive and helpful.
I use homebridge with an IR/RF signal sender to control non smart devices like some older TV’s and heaters/fans.
That’s a great use for homebridge! Thanks Matthew!
Shane, with this device, if you add the lutron plugin does that mean there is no need to buy the lutron bridge?
I haven't used the lutron plugin so I'm not exactly sure what it does. But if you are trying to use Lutron Caseta light switches, then I'd say no...you will still need the bridge. Lutron uses a proprietary wireless protocol to connect all of their accessories to the bridge, which should be necessary.
@@ShaneCreates thank you for response. not everyone out there takes the time to answer questions. much much appreciated! best of luck to your channel.
Anytime! Glad to help. Thank you for the support!
Will hoobs work with vivint smarthome?
There appears to be some Vivint plugins but I haven't tried any personally. You can search for available plugins here: plugins.hoobs.org
@@ShaneCreates Ok great, thank you for getting back to me. You have great content 👍🏼
Hey Shane, what about when you turn on Homekit Secure with Eero? Does it affect the performance of Hoobs?
Good question. I don't have Eero, so I cannot say for sure. I haven't heard of it being a problem. And if I had to guess, I'd imagine it should be fine. HomeKit treats Hoobs/Homebridge as it does any connected bridge so I don't think it would be a problem.
Just an FYI, not all routers support the .local and you have to find the IP address.
You should be able to use hoobs.lan or hoobs
I use HomeBridge to monitor and control all of my pool equipment (Pentair equipment, plugin is Homebridge-screenlogic). I currently run homebridge on a linux server that I have, but it is nice to know there is a much smaller cleaner solution that I could recommend to others that is less hassle to setup and maintain.
Thanks for watching Charles. Yea this is great for those who just want an easy out-of-the box solution. And the Hoobs software is open source so it can even be downloaded and used by the DIY folks out there too.
Another good video.
Glad to see that your channel is getting enough attention so as you’re getting items from manufacturers to ‘test’. That’s pretty cool. - Nobody ever sends me free stuff.
Anyway. As I’ve stated in my comments on your other videos, I’ve made the decision to minimize the number of smart device manufacturers as possible in building my automated home...
I don’t want the hassle of having to install/maintain multiple ‘bridge’ units - I just want ‘ease of install’ and minimal hardware. So. My system consists of a Lutron Caseta bridge, and my other devices either need to work with that (my Ecobee thermostat), or work without a bridge (my Insignia garage door opener).
I’ve looked at the HomeBridge solution for integrating my (old) Night Owl Security Camera System into HomeKit - but have not found any way to make it happen.
- Does the Hoobs system have capability to add older camera NVRs or add login credentials from a 3rd-party to pull streaming camera feeds into HomeKit?
Is this scenario one that Hoobs tech support is savvy enough and/or will to assist with?
* on a different note - I think it’s safe to assume that Ring Doorbells are (FINALLY) going to be directly accessible to HomeKit in the very near future, with Apple’s recent ‘cloud video’ change.
So. I’d guess that all the folks who have been using HomeBridge only for Ring will be pleased.
Thanks Brad! I can understand the desire to have as few bridge units as possible, although I do really like many of the bridge products for reliability reasons.
HOOBS is just a more user friendly interface that simplifies the plugin installation and configuration of HomeBridge. So it is still HomeBridge, just with the HOOBS interface to make things a little easier. So if there are no HomeBridge plugins for a specific accessory, then it won't be possible with HOOBS. HOOBS tech support is very helpful, but I don't think they would be responsible for getting specific plugins to work (unless maybe it's one of those HOOBS certified plugins).
Hi Shane
i have hoobs and for meanwhile i added to my homebridge Shutter rollers, Ring doorbell and sensibo sky it’s work great and it's really easy to use. Before month ago I really scared to use homebrige and now it's a cool and I love it
Guy Strumtza that’s great! I agree, HOOBS really makes getting started with homebridge a lot less intimidating!
Does this have a Zwave capabilities?
No it does not act as a z wave hub.
Shane Whatley thanks what hub do u recommend?
I have Smarthigs but I already have C by GE plus Senglend hub .
Great video Shane. nice product and easy. Does it support xiaomi air purifier pro?
europlane77 thanks! Looks like there is a plug-in for it, so assuming that works then yes.
Any idea if you can add TP-link switches and plugs?
John Golojuch I’m almost certain you can. There are homebridge plugins available for TP-link.
Is this can work as a hub? Can I use when I’m not at home? Thanks 😊
This basically works as a hub in homekit to connect your non-homekit devices. However this does not replace your HomeKit hub.
Hi Shane, maybe a thought for a video on getting Nest Protect to work on Hoob. Can't seem to to quite get it. Enjoy your show every Sunday!
Jay, thanks for watching! I don't currently have a Nest Protect. Have you tried hoobs support or forums? Maybe you can find a solution there?
@@ShaneCreates No problem Shane I will try their support, was just hoping you'd do a video, much easier to follow. Keep up the good work.
Great video, will go for Hoobs to add Nest thermostats to my Homekit. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Shane. Awesome video. It is cool seeing my code on UA-cam.
Thanks Michael. Keep up the great work!
So am I right to assume that HOOBS is the only thing I need to add accessories not supported in HomeKit and nothing else?
Yes that’s right. As long as there is a plugin available for the accessories you want to add.
Shane Whatley Thanks,
Buenas tardes. Es necesario comprar también la tarjeta SD ?
If you purchase the Hoobs in a Box, no. It comes with everything you will need.
Is there a way to access your Hoobs accessories when outside of your home network? My accessories do not work when I am not connected to my home wifi
Are you using hoobs to expose your accessories to homekit? You should be able to access all of your accessories away from home, as long as you have a homekit hub setup.
@@ShaneCreates Yes, I can see all my accessories in HomeKit and they work great when I am connected to the same Network as HOOBS. When I leave my network, I get error messages on all my devices in HomeKit.
@@thomasbarr7037 What about your other HomeKit accessories (not hoobs)? Sounds like you might be having an issue with your homekit hub?
@@ShaneCreates I thought the same thing, but the other accessories are connected through my Apple TV and work fine. I’ve read that I need to set my router up to port? Is that possibly the issue?
I did finally figure it out. It was a setting on my router and it now works perfectly.
I just got hoobs, but I keep getting "Hoobs service : Stopped" do you know how to resolve it?
It could be a number of things. Possibly an issue with your configuration or a plugin. You can try looking in your logs and see if there are any errors that jump out. And if you're still unsure, I'd try reaching out to their support team or the forums.
@@ShaneCreates I was able to fix it, the new issue is connecting any of the Ring cameras since after installing successfully The Ring plug-in, non of them are showing on HomeKit to add them up. Anything I’m missing.
Thanks in advance, love your content🤙
Cant see anything on the website. It is down...
europlane77 yea someone else said that. I think they are having some issues w the site but it must only be affecting certain locations.
Did you find Hoobs to be very user friendly for newbies?? Thank you
The hoobs in a box is very easy to set up. The interface is very user friendly. The difficulty in configuring various plugins varies from one plugin to the next. Hoobs certified plugins are usually very easy to configure. One benefit of getting hoobs is their support. They have good support and a great community online if you run into issues.
Shane Whatley you are the man. I do thank you. One more thing please, do you know of anything HomeKit items to work with a Ryobi garage door opener? GD201? Once again, thank you. You’re probably the only person on social media that actually responds back and I do appreciate that. Later sir.
Hoobs.org website gives error 521 , website down , all afternoon
Strange. It works here. Haven’t seen any issues.
We are having issues with Cloudflare.
Can I connect Wyze camera to this??
There are homebridge plugins that should make this possible. However I have not tried personally. You might consider asking the hoobs support team, they are usually pretty responsive.
Thank you very nice review. Do you know if Hoobs has a plugin for the Blink cam?
Miguel Etienne I’m not sure. Search for Blink HomeBridge plugins to see if there is anything that would work for your setup.
doesn’t homekit already have some form of security baked into it? all homekit approved devices should have gone through rigorous security measures before they can officially be homekit approved right? (i may be under the wrong impression about this though). i think we should be fine as long as we don’t use third party services like for example video footage, if we use homekit secure video instead of the device’s storage service, we should be fine right? furthermore most modern routers or mesh systems should have firewalls, parental controls stuff that we can tinker with. i kinda feel like if we are careful in our setup, we are already kinda safe... no? this feels a little like an overkill?? i’m assuming a pure homekit setup here and randomised attacks. if someone is really trying hard to hack u... they’d prob get through anyway with all these consumer level security measures.
Yea, I agree with you. HomeKit is generally more secure than most and I agree regarding the homekit secure video. And yes I think some modern routers have parental control and firewall options but I'm not sure to what extent. I'm not sure if they are capable of monitoring all the IoT devices, or just devices capable of web browsing. They often require adding additional services that cost more money. For example, for me to get this kind of security through my router, I'd have to pay an additional $70/year. And I'd have to add Circle by Disney (included w router) to take advantage of parental controls. So it probably varies case by case but worth checking out to see what's available if it is something you are concerned about. And keep in mind, I know of many people who are still just using the built in modem/router combo they get from their network provider which likely doesn't have any of these features.
I know many people have expressed concern about how much data these smart devices are sending back to wherever they came from. I like that I can see the network usage and even what ports are being used with each product. But yea, if you are already all homekit and conscious of all this stuff like you, you are probably more safe than most not thinking about it.
Shane Whatley thanks for the reply. yea i guess u are right, it’s probably a case a each individual’s situation and set up. anyways thanks for the honest review and it’s great to know that there are such options out there when one needs it.
not sure how this comment ended up on the hoobs vid instead of the latest one on the trend micro security device. 😛
lol yea that's crazy. I figured it was meant for the new video tho. For anyone reading this in the future...this comment was intended for the Trend Micro Security video! 😂 Thanks man!
Awsome stuff. Your videos are very helpfull! Currently I am experimenting with a lot of different platforms and products to figure out the best solution for me. Homekit seems like a good choice, I would be able to control my tings from my ipad. I already have a raspberry pi running home assistant, I could turn that into a HOOBS instead which would bring homekit even more potential. Only major downside is that homekit is limited to iOS and my everyday phone of choice is not an iPhone.
Thanks for watching! There are pros and cons for each of the major platforms. I believe lots of people have used Home Assistant with HomeKit also, but I haven't explored that myself.
The Google Home plugin puts everything in the Home app. I don't use an iPhone either. In fact mine isn't even paired with Apple Home.
@@mkellsy that sounds great. So what you are saying is that HOOBS works just as well with Google home as it does with homekit? Do you know if it is possible to use both at the same time? So that I can control HOOBS from both my android phone and my iPad at the same time, or would that mess things up?
Thanks for showcasing this, Shane. I'm using Homebridge on my Pi for my Roborock vacuum and my Xiaomi air purifier. I will now try and upgrade my manual installation to Hoobs as described under github.com/hoobs-org/HOOBS/wiki/2.4-Upgrading-Manually. I really want to use this nice and clean Hoobs interface.
Awesome, thanks for watching! Good luck! I think you will really like using it for adding and configuring plugins, especially using their certified plugins in version 3.
@@ShaneCreates It worked smoothly. Thanks. Only issue was that I couldn't find the plugins via Hoobs that I used before. I had to look them up individually and install them via Terminal.
Interesting. On the beta version the Roborock is actually one of their certified plugins. And I've been able to find everything else through the search plugins feature. Glad everything is running smooth for you though!
Hi Shane, thanks for this video. I am using Hoobs since 3 weeks and it works great.
I suggest « dummy switch » plugin : I created a switch for each member of my family and an automation rule for each one with geoloc of iphone. I created a room : « Presence » and now I am able to see who is at home.
I also tried to use iTag (BLE) and I installed homebridge automation bluetooth presence plugin but it fails to install in version 2. I plugged a BLE 4.0 dongle.
I hope it will work in v3.
Guillaume Debra thanks! Very cool idea. I actually just tried installing the dummy switch plugin and for some reason it causes hoobs to stop running when installed. I'm on the Beta, so it could be a beta thing maybe. Not sure. I've got to mess around with it some more because I'd like to get those dummy switches available also.
Shane Whatley plugin is : github.com/nfarina/homebridge-dummy and with 0.4.1 version. Hope this helps.
accessories": [
{
"name": "Guillaume",
"stateful": true,
"reverse": false,
"time": 1000,
"accessory": "DummySwitch"
},
Pretty sure that's the one I tried but I'll give it another go when I get a chance. Thanks!
Wow! Fantastic news!
Thanks Shane for another fantastic videos. I’ve tried the homebridge multiple times and it kept crashing. I’ll give this a shot. Thanks again. Will you be doing a video for video cameras?
Burak thanks for watching! I'll definitely be doing something with video cameras eventually. Hopefully we'll have some HomeKit video doorbells on the market soon that we can take a look at
@@ShaneCreates I've installed hoobs on my rasberry pi. I went through your instructions on your website. I couldn't install roomba. It gives an error on getrobotpwd step. i went through the github. i can't figure it out. Any suggestions?
Sorry you’re having trouble. That step gave me some issues also but ultimately I got it to work. If you haven’t already, try connecting your raspberry pi/HOOBS to wifi instead of Ethernet so that it’s on the same wifi network as your roomba. Then follow those steps again. Let me know if that works.
I run homebridge on a synology NAS via docker, however I’ve had issues adding different types of accessories, for example my generic led strip lights that use the magic hue app run fine but I’ve been unable to add any sonoff devices or any camera feeds despite the code being available on the net.
I’m not a coder so struggled to fix the coding when having different types of accessories running on the same bridge.
On a different note I’ve just ordered the Aqara kit after watching your videos so keep up the good work on finding different products and use cases.
aceraf158 yea I’m no coder either which is why I’ve avoided it until recently. I could spend forever tinkering and troubleshooting and never get anything else done!
Good luck with your Aqara kit. Hope you like it as much as I have! Thanks for watching!
aceraf158 adding sonoff devices were difficult, I tried a couple of different methods / plugins one was a sniffer that I ran on my computer and another controlled econtrol app, neither was acceptable. The best way to integrate is to flash with ravensystem then it will work natively in HomeKit - if you struggle, then you can use discord,or slack messengers or post to reddit or github for support.
recom273 I tried flashing direct but ran into issues because I’m running windows and all the guides only have Mac instructions.
I managed to use espeasy to flash the device and espeasy confirmed flash had been completed correctly but the device doesn’t respond and the green light doesn’t come back on as it should.
aceraf158 yeah, there is a Windows app - but it’s in Italian or Spanish .. Go take another look, the github page has changed recently to include some clearer instructions - I want to do some kind of site and channel in the new year to teach people - simple and clearly - not just some tech head mumbling jargon or demonstrating that he can do it (as you must have come across)
recom273 I paid the “buy me a coffee” that was supposed to offer an email address for the developer so you can contact him if you have any issues, but all he sent was a video of him running terminal on the Mac and then connecting it to his network and that was it.
It CMD doesn’t work the same on windows and we have to use .bin files rather than the flash.sh prompt.
No ones replied back on his video so don’t envisage getting a reply back from him.
I’ll look out for your video
When you added your Roomba, how did you find your blid and robot password?
Did you look at this yet: shanewhatley.com/add-roomba-to-homebridge-using-hoobs/
It's been a while but hopefully that will help. Also a tip: once you do get everything working, set your roomba to a static ip address in your router's settings.
Shane Whatley I did, but I always get a message that says that getrobotpwd is a missing script
Shane Whatley took some doing, but got it figured out! The script changed apparently and is now get-roomba-password rather than sudo npm run getrobotpwd , at least that is what ended up working for me.
@@pianoman112182 Excellent, thanks for sharing! I'm glad you got it working!
Thanks, Shane! I've been ignoring Hoobs for some time, and honestly, I still will. I've been using UI-X for Homebridge for about 2 years now and it looks similar and is easy enough to use for me. I like to tinker, but not too much, so it fits me fine. I appreciate the honest review!
Thanks for watching Gerry!
Great video! We need more video on HOOBS from you, it’s a very powerful and economic home manager! I think the plugin for Ring it’s the best for a security camera solution for HomeKit user like us, and good is also the integration with Alexa (that I use in home as Voice Assistant, less expensive than HomePod)
Alessio Bulfaro thanks! Yes, this is a great solution for current ring owners that use HomeKit...especially considering the HOOBS certified plugin that's available.
So can you check it the Ring doorbell 2 has a plugin?
As well as Amazon smart plug and Wemo smart plug?
Thanks
Shane Whatley
Btw can I save a few $$ if I can just download Hoobs onto s microSd card and pop it into the Raspberry pie?
Gary L Yes, you can. HOOBS offer free SD card image
Great work, thanks Shane
GhostDaDog thanks for watching!
Won’t work with nest... google shut that down unfortunately
So the nest plugin doesn't work anymore?
Shane Whatley no works with nest program has stopped and you cannot access developer api on the website anymore. It stopped in August right around the time of the plugin you showed on the video
The Nest plugin has been rebuilt since then and it works well with old Nest accounts as well as Google accounts if you migrated.
HOOBS what do you mean by works well? Is their issues, limitations?
@@nick34377 No issues or limitations. The supported accessories are Nest Thermostat, Nest Protect and Nest Cameras using the separate nest-cam plugin.
Hoobs box overheats and a fire hazard device. Customer service says it is a “normal” operating condition. The tech is good but has safety issues.