I have Ring cameras setup In HomeKit via Homebridge. I can view live and setup automations but when I receive notifications it’s only text, there is no picture thumbnails? My Eufy cameras in HomeKit all have picture thumbnail notifications, is there a setting or anything I’m doing incorrect? Hoping you can help!
You can also buy the Hoobs image. “Recommended donation” of $10 for the image… its great. I paid the $10 happily and have all images forever. For orange pi too if you clamor already have a raspberry pi 3 or better
Hi Shane, this is Holland 🇱🇺. I like your video’s! Can I run Homebridge or Home Assisant from a DS120j? If not which one do you recomend? I don’t use much devices yet..😃
I tried homebridge on old laptop but getting those tokens to devices is so annoying and not so easy. Plugins are not working as good as advertised etc.
My experience also. I’ve been running HOOBS on a RasPi for a while. HOOBS itself is pretty simple to setup. Some plugins are simple and reliable as well. BUT… some are anything but simple. Or stable. If you (as Shane says) like to troubleshoot and code, it’s a great platform. If you want to setup a device easily and expect it to “just work”… you may be disappointed. In the end, I rarely touch Homebridge anymore. For me, it just isn’t worth the headache.
I have homebridge running on my iMac, I got my nest cameras to work, very easy install. But cannot get nest thermostat to work. Can you point to a step by step site to configure this?
Sadly my Synology isn't one where I could run Homebridge, so I opted for HOOBS which has been rock solid. I'm also a fan of the Dummy switches for automation. You can get pretty complicated with those switches if you need it. Homebridge was definitely a way to get my ceiling fan and track lighting in my office into HomeKit, as well as control of a portable air conditioner through Sensibo.
A few times you said “Homebridge or HOOPS” as if they were different things. Correct me if I’m wrong, but HOOPS is an appliance that allows a person to use Homebridge more easily because they don’t have to buy a Raspberry Pi or use a NAS. Either way you’re using Homebridge. Also you said your first choice would be devices that support HomeKit natively, but I think that begs the question of how good Homebridge is at doing the bridging job. Of course the quality of the plugins are the wildcard, but assuming there is a good Homebridge plugin, what’s the difference in practical terms between the two? Is the best Homebridge doorbell, for example, still inferior to using a lesser capable doorbell with native HomeKit?
Well, essentially yes they accomplish the same thing and run the same plugins. But I think Hoobs has been doing more to become it's own thing and is actually running it's own software these days. Regarding native homekit vs homebridge accessories, I always opt for native primarily because of security. For example, a doorbell camera via homebridge will still be touching base with the camera manufacturer's servers (not only making is less secure, but possibly slower) whereas a native homekit camera connects and processes locally (and has passes Apple's HomeKit certification)./
Early 2023 and I've spend a LOT of money on Nest and Ring. So here I am. I'm 52, so I get that this is today's version of VHS vs. Betamax. Of for the younger folks: Blue Ray vs. HD DVD> I am sunsetting Sonos and Alexa and for some stupid reason going all HomeKit. So Homebridge will hopefully make this less painful. We shall see!
Hey dude, Can help me with this frustrating issue. I latest Hoobs box and latest update. I have 30 shelly. I can only turn some of them on and will absolutely can’t turn them off. Help please
These items do not work with HomeKit, because....... of security reasons. Apple is big on Security, Alexa not so much. If you want to be hacked via Google and Alexa devices..... just use Alexa and Google. It will greatly simplify your setup. I see no reason to buy a third party app to allow third party hackers in.
This video is way beyond my league. Don’t get me wrong: it’s beautifully made, as usual. But for me, as a beginner, this is of little use. Maybe/hopefully in the (near) future I will need this information.
You’d be surprised...it’ll happen quick. Lol. I actually stayed away from homebridge for a while myself, just in order to keep things simple. But there are some advantages of running it that you may want to eventually take advantage of. Nonetheless, thanks for watching!
I agree with Shane. Get past the scare-factor. You can get an affordable $90 Raspberry Pi kit and make a small $7 donation to get HOOBS. I had anxiety over the Raspberry Pi setup details, but it was as simple as advertised. A couple of quick UA-cam searches got me through the only two issues I experienced (configuring Nest login and getting the Ring camera feeds to render in the Home app). Only took maybe 30 minutes to be fully resolved. So hop in, the water is fine :-)
@@mikerisner I realize that it’s unwise to not use full potential of HomeKit. But I also know I have good contacts here to help me when I’m stuck. And believe me, I will be stuck. Often.
How cool Shane - I didn't even know I could load HomeBridge on my Synology NAS. Got it installed and now can use my alarm sensors for other automations - this is great !!!! I should add - you saved me a ton of money because I was going to scrap my current alarm and look for one that was HomeKit ready like the abode...
Great video! I paid for, downloaded and installed HOOBS on my RasberryPi. I actually find Homebridge easier to use than HOOBS. Dummy switches are awesome for automations! I also use Homebridge for running my Harmony Remote Hub and connecting my TPLINK KASA switches.
thanks for this video! I wish I could use homebridge but I don’t own a computer. Strictly iPad and iPhone for internet devices. Hoobs might be my only option?
Might be able to still setup homebridge on a Raspberry Pi. Might be more challenging without a computer to use but that would be similar to using Hoobs.
I just set HomeBridge up the int her day. Most of the “smart” stuff I have is Alexa and HomeKit compatible (I planned it that way) I use Home Bridge for my EZVIZ cameras (I’m slowly replacing these with Eufys) I wish they had a plug-in to control the Amazon Smart Oven.
I just bought a Samsung fridge with the built in speaker and tablet, any idea if this will allow me to use sort of an AirPlay 2 kinda effect with the speaker on the fridge? This is my only accessory that doesn’t work with HomeKit haha
I'm not sure about that specifically. I imagine it might be possible if the speaker is connected to wifi and there is a home bridge plugin out there. Maybe via smart things to homebridge? It will probably take some investigating. Find out the specs of the speaker and then look through the available homebridge plugins online.
Can I pass my homekit smart plugs through Homebridge, so my Iphone does not have to act as a hub and I can still control my smart plugs with harmony remote for example when my iphone's wifi is off?
That is what your HomeKit Hub is for (Apple TV, HomePod, or iPad). Your HomeKit Hub does all the processing when you are not at home or on your wifi network.
I've had Hoobs for a while. Maybe I didn't set it up right. Lately I've noticed I can't run my Hue lights in HomeKit. I've given up on Insteon, which is why I think I got Hoobs. I tried to re-set my Hoobs terminal but it was more complicated than I had the patients for.
hey, how is it going, quick question. do I need a home hub like an Apple TV or home pod, iPad... to use my accessories and to run the homebridge (of course using a pi or another compatible device)?, or the home bridge will be the hub?, if you can clarify to me, please.
Hi Sahne ! Find the Mistske on my Synology! Fixes! I added the QCR into my HomeKit. BUT i can t see ist in the room. I find it in BRIDGES wir the notice of no certification. And now? Stay healthy!
I have a NAS but I have the most difficulty with the damn thing, it never backs up and I can’t access anything on it when I’m not at home. The files app just won’t retrieve the items in the NAS, I can’t even save to it, it’s so aggravating, I just ordered a HOOB, wish I’d known it would work on the NAS
I had no idea there was a software package to run homebridge on a synology nas!! I can finally free up my pi for other projects. I was also inspired by a previous video of yours to finally make the jump to Plex to host my movies. Ended up buying a syn nas as well. I hate using this word but, the synergy is amazing. Anytime you can consolidate resources and continue to build upon is always a win. As always, thanks for your work
Agreed! Glad you are in joying the Synology. It’s been great for a number of things for me. And now it can run homebridge...another win! Thanks for watching!
Hi Shane Any tips to get a smart life fireplace remote to send status and temp data to HomeKit via homebridge? Device is connected and functions but shows “no response” in home even though control does work. I’d also be interested if you have the correct format to alow cameraffmpg to access a video stream from an old Swann nvr480 ip camera? Thanks! Great vids!
I got Homebridge up and running on a Raspberry Pi 3 to try to get some of the devices which do not support HomeKit. Setup was painless and I got it running in no time. I successfully setup my Blank cameras, however the performance is unusable. I couldn’t setup my Leviton dimmers, which I originally use on Wink and then on Smartthings as they were too old. I could have setup my Smartthings to get them to work, but that is just too many layers. Lastly, I tried but could not find a Homebridge plug-in for my Shark vacuum but, alas none existed.
There is an Xbox Homebridge plugin available that’s been updated recently, although I haven’t tried it personally. www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-xbox-tv
Shane, you have arrived with this channel, I'm so impressed how you've figured it out and grown it. You have engaging content that keeps me interested, you link to other videos to get other viewers, you have sponsors, and links that support your channel. I'm inspired, keep it going I could see 100k+ subs.
I’m moving to using Homebridge with my Ring and Insteon devices. I didn’t know you can install it on a NAS. i so happen to have a Synology NAS. Thanks.
I got Homebridge in a search to make our MyQ Garage doors easier to operate than their own APP (which is slow.) Now we use "When I arrive Home" to open my side garage door!
I have a homebridge. I want to get a doorbell. I’m thinking Ring is so much better than any other doorbell that I might buy Ring and use my homebridge. If I go ring/homebridge route, and do not deal with the ring app at all, what feature s am I missing out on? What will be disppointing?
Look up "raspberry pi ssh" . You basically use a terminal like putty or MobaXterm and control it from another computer. There are plenty of tutorials on the internet.
Sort of. But I'd say Home Assistant is more of the smart home platform. For example with Home Assistant, you'd use that to create automations and configure everything. I see Homebridge more of a "bridge" to HomeKit, whereas HomeKit is the smart home platform and I'm still using HomeKit to create all my automatons, etc rather than HomeBridge. Hope that makes sense.
I'm running it in Docker on my DS2019+. It is soooo freaking awesome. If Apple breaks it, in my case I will just give up on Homekit. Given their track record, I would expect this to be the case since they like to EOL software, features, and compatibility on a whim.
As somebody wanting to jump into the smart home devices I find this world extremely confusing. I mean, I already bought a couple of ikea switches and lamps because I saw they can work with or without a hub so I could start simple and after being happy with it wanted to get some more ikea devices but they have nothing available right now, so trying to see how could I mix brands and devices I ended up in your channel and I don’t see the light yet. I found the Aqara brand thanks to your videos to be a very interesting brand but I’m not sure yet if I can mix an Aqara hub with ikea bulbs or not, or how. I find this market is yet very confusing and complex. Maybe I should wait until the new protocol you mention in another video starts to see the light (pun intended).
If you are just getting started, I wouldn't worry about homebridge yet. No need. If you have chosen HomeKit as your smart home platform of choice, just get products with the "works with HomeKit" logo on them. Anything that supports HomeKit can be used in the Home app that comes installed on your iPhone or iPad. That's how you can mix brands and devices. Anything that supports HomeKit can be used, and will work together, in the Home app. Hope this helps. Also, check out my "HomeKit 101 getting started" playlist as a good place to start.
@@ShaneCreates thank you very much Shane! Yes, I want HomeKit as my base platform, specially after I found your channel. You can explain things very clear and give solid advice, so thank you for that :) and congratulation for your channel, I already subscribed!
Shane, your videos are exceptionally informative and very much appreciated. In fact, watching some of your videos, has driven me to look at a different series of devices and solutions for home automation. Sadly, I've been given a number of devices that aren't HomeKit compatible, so when I watched your HomeBridge video's, I was intrigued. Sadly however, I've had next to zero luck getting it to work with devices I'd view as common such as Blink Cameras and MyQ Garage door openers. Yet, I was able to get my Samsung TV working with some of the basic features. Anyway, keep the great video's coming and I'll keep enjoying them.
@@ky314 yes, I read that however I don’t have the Hub, the garage door opener is the only MyQ supported device I have so for me, it wasn’t worth it. I will say though, the opener with MyQ has been working for nearly a year once I found HomeBridge for my Synology NAS. In fact, I set it up for several friends and we all share access to each others garages. My HomeBridge is supporting MyQ, Ring and one set of plugs, all devices that were given to me and I didn’t want to be rude and turn them away or not use them 😁. If you’re using the Hub, can you share what other benefits there are, please?
@@joecb4401 I have a problem with HomeKit taking actions based on MyQ garage door opening. It doesn’t fire! I have a HOOBs on the way, so I’m hoping that using Homebridge for MyQ will be more reliable than with their HomeKit hub.
@@ky314 gotcha! I am all over the map with my Smart Home devices, so I fully understand. I am using Aqara door sensors, Lutron Caseta switches (for my garage lights) and a Eufy Camera inside the garage. I can offer that all but the MyQ, work great directly in Homekit. I can also share that my Automation (lights on), works perfectly, whether I open the big garage door or the entry from the house to the Garage. My initial issues with HomeBridge, had more to do with the system I installed it on, I fully believe. I was running it - or trying to - on an SBC (Rock64) and I don't think the ported version ever really worked well. As soon as I installed HomeBridge inside of a Docker Container on my NAS, it was perfect for everything I needed. Now, there is a standalone package for HomeBride on Synology so I no longer need to run it in a Container either. I will share though, it doesn't work for everything. My Blink Camera's, while functional with HomeBridge, don't really offer much in the way functionality, they merely offer screenshots and even those aren't great. Best of luck, I hope that HooBs helps you out.
I setup homebridge on my Mac, but Homebridge goes down when my Mac goes into sleep mode. It is not a big deal but, I have to go and re-push the Hue Bridge button everytime. Otherwise it works awesome.
I may or may not have a Ring video doorbell that could use some Homebrdge love. I definitely need to look into this... or the logitech circle view video doorbell.
could you demonstrate adding a zigbee acessory to homebrifge on the synology nas - I'm confused as the nas doesn't have zigbee receiver thus has does homebridge on the nas talk to a zigbee accessories ie lightswitch for example
Thanks David! You just need a docker compatible Synology NAS. I have a DS920+. Here’s a compatability list: www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/packages/Docker
Would this work if you have your IOT devices on one VLAN and your NAS on another?? I have a UDM from Ubiquiti and have my IOT devices on one VLAN, my game/video streamers on another and my computers & NAS devices on a third. So will this work, or does the NAS with the homebridge need to be on the same network??
Thank you for this video! You just gave me the confidence to try Homebridge! I was going to buy the HOOBS, but I'll give this a try first! I love that you walked through an actual install!
Definitely! Thanks for sharing this info. Now I don't have to struggle choosing (from nothing) automatic window blinds. Hopefully there are some non-homekit ones available where I live
I found this plugin. It seems fairly new. I don't have any personal experience with it so I can't say if it works or how well... www.npmjs.com/package/ho…
Yea, I think if you have a need for it, sure I'd recommend it. The thing with Matter is... no one really knows exactly how that's going to play out or look like yet. So you could be waiting for a long time, depending on what you are trying to accomplish. But you can get Homebridge or HOOBS installed at a pretty low cost if you do it on a Raspberry Pi (or Synology like I did if you already have one). It could give you some added functionality for HomeKit while we wait to see what unfolds with Matter.
Homebridge brought life back to my Parrot Flower Power soil sensors. Parrot discontinued the sensors and made the app unusable when they took their servers offline. After weeks of trying to get Homebridge plug-ins to work with them, finally got it done. Had to downgrade to High Sierra to get everything working
Hi! Great video! If I’m going to use Xiaomi, Aqara and other brands smart devices for HomeKit (using hoobs of course), do I need Aqara or Xiaomi hub for this or my apple tv can be a hub? Thanks
Great content as usual ! I was wondering : the topic here is about Homebridge alone, without Hoobs. A few years ago you made a previous video about Hoobs. Is there actually any reason "not" to use Hoobs with Homebridge ? Does it bring any kind of limitation ? Since both can be flashed (Homebridge or Hoobs) for free on a Rasp-pi, I guess it is not about price ? I am seriously considering getting a Ras-Pi-4 with Hoobs (or not ?) to monitor and hopefully regulate Atlantic radiators through the Atlantic smarthome system (Cozytouch) that is not natively supported through Homekit. Keep going !
Thanks David! No, hoobs is still great in my opinion. At this point, they are basically the same thing, especially if you are going the DIY setup route. The UI on hoobs is probably slightly better. Initially, that was the big differentiator, but Homebridge has improved on that quite a bit.
Good video, I was wondering what your percentage of smart home devices are native HomeKit vs Homebridge? The majority of my smart home is HomeKit with items I would love to add to HomeKit via HOOBS. Those items are Ring doorbell pro, and spotlight cam as well as nest smoke alarms and my SwitchBot curtain.
Thanks Danny. Probably 95% of my smart home products have native HomeKit support. As mentioned, I started from the very beginning with HomeKit in mind. Homebridge has been great to fill the gaps for me when there just aren't any products on the market that support homekit, like Roomba or Switchbot for example. I also really like homebridge to get more functionality out of homekit, like virtual switches or timers.
No, I don't really prefer one over the other. Hoobs just makes it super easy, especially if you are just getting started and get that Hoobs in the box solution. But they both pretty much do the same thing for me.
Used Homebridge to integrate, Nest Thermostats, Ring Doorbell and Cameras, a Nest Camera, Harmony Hub, Hue compatible light switches (Lutron Caseta), and my ADT alarm system... They all work with HomeKit now. Worth the learning curve to get them going - not too steep. A little patience and Reddit go a long way. [Edit] P.S. Using Raspberry Pi 4 to run HB
Another great video!! I just moved over to IOS from android where I was running Samsung smartthings HomeBridge has been awesome to bridge my existing smartthings setup and the Homekit world
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I have Ring cameras setup In HomeKit via Homebridge. I can view live and setup automations but when I receive notifications it’s only text, there is no picture thumbnails? My Eufy cameras in HomeKit all have picture thumbnail notifications, is there a setting or anything I’m doing incorrect? Hoping you can help!
You can also buy the Hoobs image. “Recommended donation” of $10 for the image… its great.
I paid the $10 happily and have all images forever.
For orange pi too if you clamor already have a raspberry pi 3 or better
Thanks for this!
Hi Shane, this is Holland 🇱🇺. I like your video’s! Can I run Homebridge or Home Assisant from a DS120j? If not which one do you recomend? I don’t use much devices yet..😃
You can use Homebridge from any Synology that you can run Docker on. Here is a list www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/packages/Docker
It looks not safe
“This channel is all about building an easy smarthome using apple’s HomeKit platform”
Lol, you built an entire channel on an oxymoron?
I tried homebridge on old laptop but getting those tokens to devices is so annoying and not so easy. Plugins are not working as good as advertised etc.
My experience also. I’ve been running HOOBS on a RasPi for a while. HOOBS itself is pretty simple to setup. Some plugins are simple and reliable as well. BUT… some are anything but simple. Or stable. If you (as Shane says) like to troubleshoot and code, it’s a great platform. If you want to setup a device easily and expect it to “just work”… you may be disappointed. In the end, I rarely touch Homebridge anymore. For me, it just isn’t worth the headache.
I have homebridge running on my iMac, I got my nest cameras to work, very easy install. But cannot get nest thermostat to work. Can you point to a step by step site to configure this?
Why is this still not natively implemented in Apple devices?
Sadly my Synology isn't one where I could run Homebridge, so I opted for HOOBS which has been rock solid. I'm also a fan of the Dummy switches for automation. You can get pretty complicated with those switches if you need it. Homebridge was definitely a way to get my ceiling fan and track lighting in my office into HomeKit, as well as control of a portable air conditioner through Sensibo.
Nice! It’s great to be able to integrate stuff we may have already invested in. Too bad you couldn’t use your synology, but hoobs is great too!
I'm the same, it's annoying that the DS418Play can't run it
why not just install in Docker ?
A few times you said “Homebridge or HOOPS” as if they were different things. Correct me if I’m wrong, but HOOPS is an appliance that allows a person to use Homebridge more easily because they don’t have to buy a Raspberry Pi or use a NAS. Either way you’re using Homebridge. Also you said your first choice would be devices that support HomeKit natively, but I think that begs the question of how good Homebridge is at doing the bridging job. Of course the quality of the plugins are the wildcard, but assuming there is a good Homebridge plugin, what’s the difference in practical terms between the two? Is the best Homebridge doorbell, for example, still inferior to using a lesser capable doorbell with native HomeKit?
Well, essentially yes they accomplish the same thing and run the same plugins. But I think Hoobs has been doing more to become it's own thing and is actually running it's own software these days. Regarding native homekit vs homebridge accessories, I always opt for native primarily because of security. For example, a doorbell camera via homebridge will still be touching base with the camera manufacturer's servers (not only making is less secure, but possibly slower) whereas a native homekit camera connects and processes locally (and has passes Apple's HomeKit certification)./
Great video Shane, thanks for recommending my Raspberry Pi HomeBridge video in the description, much appreciated!
Early 2023 and I've spend a LOT of money on Nest and Ring. So here I am.
I'm 52, so I get that this is today's version of VHS vs. Betamax. Of for the younger folks: Blue Ray vs. HD DVD>
I am sunsetting Sonos and Alexa and for some stupid reason going all HomeKit.
So Homebridge will hopefully make this less painful. We shall see!
I have enerj smart touch light switch running in Google home, how can I add this on the HomeKit
I have raspberry pi running Homebridge
I am using Homebridge for my Roomba and have two virtual switches for the going out and back home automation.
Hey dude,
Can help me with this frustrating issue.
I latest Hoobs box and latest update. I have 30 shelly. I can only turn some of them on and will absolutely can’t turn them off.
Help please
Looks nice.. but i not the Message to Install l Node 20 ? Where ? and how ?
Is homebridge still relevant today? Am about to mess around with it again…
at the spa doesn't work anymore . When i try to install enemy Nas it's saying wrong format . I downloaded the latest spk.
Problem that there are not that many cool products with native AHK support. Even those vacuum cleaners. Homebridge is must-have IMO
$250 for a Hoobs 😵💫
do i need a smartthings hub also? Like to hear more about virtual switch too
Any idea how to get a Schlage Encode connected to HomeKit?
unfortunately
i dont think it runs on the new dsm 7.0 :(
Does it work with DSM 7. We need a update for DSM 7.
there is a new version 2.0.0 which works with DSM 7 and without docker
Can I use a chromebook to do the raspberry pi?
These items do not work with HomeKit, because....... of security reasons. Apple is big on Security, Alexa not so much. If you want to be hacked via Google and Alexa devices..... just use Alexa and Google. It will greatly simplify your setup. I see no reason to buy a third party app to allow third party hackers in.
You can run fully local and secure Homebridge setup
This video is way beyond my league. Don’t get me wrong: it’s beautifully made, as usual. But for me, as a beginner, this is of little use. Maybe/hopefully in the (near) future I will need this information.
You’d be surprised...it’ll happen quick. Lol. I actually stayed away from homebridge for a while myself, just in order to keep things simple. But there are some advantages of running it that you may want to eventually take advantage of. Nonetheless, thanks for watching!
I agree with Shane. Get past the scare-factor. You can get an affordable $90 Raspberry Pi kit and make a small $7 donation to get HOOBS. I had anxiety over the Raspberry Pi setup details, but it was as simple as advertised. A couple of quick UA-cam searches got me through the only two issues I experienced (configuring Nest login and getting the Ring camera feeds to render in the Home app). Only took maybe 30 minutes to be fully resolved. So hop in, the water is fine :-)
@@mikerisner I realize that it’s unwise to not use full potential of HomeKit. But I also know I have good contacts here to help me when I’m stuck. And believe me, I will be stuck. Often.
How cool Shane - I didn't even know I could load HomeBridge on my Synology NAS. Got it installed and now can use my alarm sensors for other automations - this is great !!!! I should add - you saved me a ton of money because I was going to scrap my current alarm and look for one that was HomeKit ready like the abode...
Hey that's great Timothy! I'm all about saving some money! Glad this was helpful.
Great video! I paid for, downloaded and installed HOOBS on my RasberryPi. I actually find Homebridge easier to use than HOOBS. Dummy switches are awesome for automations! I also use Homebridge for running my Harmony Remote Hub and connecting my TPLINK KASA switches.
Yeah native HB all the way - Hoobs is nice for beginners, we all have to start somewhere right :)
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
thanks for this video! I wish I could use homebridge but I don’t own a computer. Strictly iPad and iPhone for internet devices. Hoobs might be my only option?
Might be able to still setup homebridge on a Raspberry Pi. Might be more challenging without a computer to use but that would be similar to using Hoobs.
I just set HomeBridge up the int her day. Most of the “smart” stuff I have is Alexa and HomeKit compatible (I planned it that way) I use Home Bridge for my EZVIZ cameras (I’m slowly replacing these with Eufys) I wish they had a plug-in to control the Amazon Smart Oven.
I’m considering going with EUFY for cameras and their alarm system; has the setup been easy with HomeBridge?
Most Eufy cameras support HomeKit natively. No need for HomeBridge with native support.
@@Daddysports79 homebridge not needed for Eufy and the security system isn’t that great. The cameras are really good though.
@@DennisWarner awesome, thanks
I just bought a Samsung fridge with the built in speaker and tablet, any idea if this will allow me to use sort of an AirPlay 2 kinda effect with the speaker on the fridge? This is my only accessory that doesn’t work with HomeKit haha
I'm not sure about that specifically. I imagine it might be possible if the speaker is connected to wifi and there is a home bridge plugin out there. Maybe via smart things to homebridge? It will probably take some investigating. Find out the specs of the speaker and then look through the available homebridge plugins online.
Can I pass my homekit smart plugs through Homebridge, so my Iphone does not have to act as a hub and I can still control my smart plugs with harmony remote for example when my iphone's wifi is off?
That is what your HomeKit Hub is for (Apple TV, HomePod, or iPad). Your HomeKit Hub does all the processing when you are not at home or on your wifi network.
I've had Hoobs for a while. Maybe I didn't set it up right. Lately I've noticed I can't run my Hue lights in HomeKit. I've given up on Insteon, which is why I think I got Hoobs. I tried to re-set my Hoobs terminal but it was more complicated than I had the patients for.
hey, how is it going, quick question. do I need a home hub like an Apple TV or home pod, iPad... to use my accessories and to run the homebridge (of course using a pi or another compatible device)?, or the home bridge will be the hub?, if you can clarify to me, please.
I’ve got TP Link Kasa Cameras. Will this work on homebridge?
I'm not sure. You'll have to search to see if there is a homebridge plugin available for them. If so, then it may work through homebridge.
I would like to try Hoobs
Hi Sahne ! Find the Mistske on my Synology! Fixes! I added the QCR into my HomeKit.
BUT i can t see ist in the room.
I find it in BRIDGES wir the notice of no certification. And now?
Stay healthy!
Hi there! I know this is a very late question, but can Homebridge be installed on other NAS devices? We have a QNAP NAS.
how to install on dsm 7.0 ?
How would you connect Z wave to your Synology NAS? Would I run it connecting back through smartthings?
I have a NAS but I have the most difficulty with the damn thing, it never backs up and I can’t access anything on it when I’m not at home.
The files app just won’t retrieve the items in the NAS, I can’t even save to it, it’s so aggravating, I just ordered a HOOB, wish I’d known it would work on the NAS
Shane, will you be reviewing HOOBS Pro anytime soon?
Once it's available I would like to.
I had no idea there was a software package to run homebridge on a synology nas!! I can finally free up my pi for other projects. I was also inspired by a previous video of yours to finally make the jump to Plex to host my movies. Ended up buying a syn nas as well. I hate using this word but, the synergy is amazing. Anytime you can consolidate resources and continue to build upon is always a win. As always, thanks for your work
Agreed! Glad you are in joying the Synology. It’s been great for a number of things for me. And now it can run homebridge...another win! Thanks for watching!
How to you access terminal for Homebridge?
From the menu in the upper right corner.
Hi Shane
Any tips to get a smart life fireplace remote to send status and temp data to HomeKit via homebridge? Device is connected and functions but shows “no response” in home even though control does work.
I’d also be interested if you have the correct format to alow cameraffmpg to access a video stream from an old Swann nvr480 ip camera?
Thanks! Great vids!
I got Homebridge up and running on a Raspberry Pi 3 to try to get some of the devices which do not support HomeKit. Setup was painless and I got it running in no time. I successfully setup my Blank cameras, however the performance is unusable. I couldn’t setup my Leviton dimmers, which I originally use on Wink and then on Smartthings as they were too old. I could have setup my Smartthings to get them to work, but that is just too many layers. Lastly, I tried but could not find a Homebridge plug-in for my Shark vacuum but, alas none existed.
Shane, anyway to get xbox series x up and running on homekit? would home bridge work?
There is an Xbox Homebridge plugin available that’s been updated recently, although I haven’t tried it personally. www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-xbox-tv
Shane, you have arrived with this channel, I'm so impressed how you've figured it out and grown it. You have engaging content that keeps me interested, you link to other videos to get other viewers, you have sponsors, and links that support your channel. I'm inspired, keep it going I could see 100k+ subs.
You are too kind. Thank you for the support! 🙏🏻
Exported devices from homebridge are available to trigger some initial automations ? Like switch state change?
2:07 pi cheap no more!
Had anybody any experience with Eufy doorbell plugin for Homekit trough Homebridge?
Yes I think I got nas
I’m moving to using Homebridge with my Ring and Insteon devices. I didn’t know you can install it on a NAS. i so happen to have a Synology NAS. Thanks.
I got Homebridge in a search to make our MyQ Garage doors easier to operate than their own APP (which is slow.) Now we use "When I arrive Home" to open my side garage door!
I have a homebridge. I want to get a doorbell. I’m thinking Ring is so much better than any other doorbell that I might buy Ring and use my homebridge. If I go ring/homebridge route, and do not deal with the ring app at all, what feature s am I missing out on? What will be disppointing?
Hey, do you have something for Homebridge and DSM 7.0? Thanks.
If I buy a raspi do I need to buy a computer screen or can I hook up to the pi and then use a app to see what I’m installing?
Look up "raspberry pi ssh" . You basically use a terminal like putty or MobaXterm and control it from another computer. There are plenty of tutorials on the internet.
Shane, so HomeBridge is like Home Assistant I presume?
Sort of. But I'd say Home Assistant is more of the smart home platform. For example with Home Assistant, you'd use that to create automations and configure everything. I see Homebridge more of a "bridge" to HomeKit, whereas HomeKit is the smart home platform and I'm still using HomeKit to create all my automatons, etc rather than HomeBridge. Hope that makes sense.
Are you still a home bridge user and do you still recommend now that matter is out?
Yes I still use home bridge.
Hope they provide support for DSM 7 soon because it isn’t going away, :-)
Hello. Must i have docker installed to install and run homebridge on my Synology?
Getting ready to jump in. Now to decide if I want to install on my Synology NAS or my PC.
well I am now! very interesting.. I love Sonos, so I can't wait to see how I can automate. thanks mang!
Do you think I’ll be able to implement all this through a Linux virtual machine within my windows pc? How well would that work?
I'm running it in Docker on my DS2019+. It is soooo freaking awesome.
If Apple breaks it, in my case I will just give up on Homekit. Given their track record, I would expect this to be the case since they like to EOL software, features, and compatibility on a whim.
Really well done script for the installation on Synology docker , but I can't get it to show up in Home App.
Yes newbie here thinking of setting up HomeKit thank you for your valuable info
What’s a nas?
Network Attached Storage
Does anyone know where the plugins are on the Synology get installed. Need to try and get the blid and password for roomba
homebridge is SO useful, idk what i would do without it. hahaha
As somebody wanting to jump into the smart home devices I find this world extremely confusing. I mean, I already bought a couple of ikea switches and lamps because I saw they can work with or without a hub so I could start simple and after being happy with it wanted to get some more ikea devices but they have nothing available right now, so trying to see how could I mix brands and devices I ended up in your channel and I don’t see the light yet. I found the Aqara brand thanks to your videos to be a very interesting brand but I’m not sure yet if I can mix an Aqara hub with ikea bulbs or not, or how. I find this market is yet very confusing and complex. Maybe I should wait until the new protocol you mention in another video starts to see the light (pun intended).
If you are just getting started, I wouldn't worry about homebridge yet. No need. If you have chosen HomeKit as your smart home platform of choice, just get products with the "works with HomeKit" logo on them. Anything that supports HomeKit can be used in the Home app that comes installed on your iPhone or iPad. That's how you can mix brands and devices. Anything that supports HomeKit can be used, and will work together, in the Home app. Hope this helps. Also, check out my "HomeKit 101 getting started" playlist as a good place to start.
@@ShaneCreates thank you very much Shane! Yes, I want HomeKit as my base platform, specially after I found your channel. You can explain things very clear and give solid advice, so thank you for that :) and congratulation for your channel, I already subscribed!
Shane, your videos are exceptionally informative and very much appreciated. In fact, watching some of your videos, has driven me to look at a different series of devices and solutions for home automation. Sadly, I've been given a number of devices that aren't HomeKit compatible, so when I watched your HomeBridge video's, I was intrigued. Sadly however, I've had next to zero luck getting it to work with devices I'd view as common such as Blink Cameras and MyQ Garage door openers. Yet, I was able to get my Samsung TV working with some of the basic features. Anyway, keep the great video's coming and I'll keep enjoying them.
Hey Joe, thank you for the kind words. I appreciate the support! Good luck with your HomeKit setup!
MyQ hub natively integrates with HomeKit
@@ky314 yes, I read that however I don’t have the Hub, the garage door opener is the only MyQ supported device I have so for me, it wasn’t worth it. I will say though, the opener with MyQ has been working for nearly a year once I found HomeBridge for my Synology NAS. In fact, I set it up for several friends and we all share access to each others garages. My HomeBridge is supporting MyQ, Ring and one set of plugs, all devices that were given to me and I didn’t want to be rude and turn them away or not use them 😁. If you’re using the Hub, can you share what other benefits there are, please?
@@joecb4401 I have a problem with HomeKit taking actions based on MyQ garage door opening. It doesn’t fire!
I have a HOOBs on the way, so I’m hoping that using Homebridge for MyQ will be more reliable than with their HomeKit hub.
@@ky314 gotcha! I am all over the map with my Smart Home devices, so I fully understand. I am using Aqara door sensors, Lutron Caseta switches (for my garage lights) and a Eufy Camera inside the garage. I can offer that all but the MyQ, work great directly in Homekit. I can also share that my Automation (lights on), works perfectly, whether I open the big garage door or the entry from the house to the Garage.
My initial issues with HomeBridge, had more to do with the system I installed it on, I fully believe. I was running it - or trying to - on an SBC (Rock64) and I don't think the ported version ever really worked well. As soon as I installed HomeBridge inside of a Docker Container on my NAS, it was perfect for everything I needed. Now, there is a standalone package for HomeBride on Synology so I no longer need to run it in a Container either. I will share though, it doesn't work for everything. My Blink Camera's, while functional with HomeBridge, don't really offer much in the way functionality, they merely offer screenshots and even those aren't great.
Best of luck, I hope that HooBs helps you out.
I setup homebridge on my Mac, but Homebridge goes down when my Mac goes into sleep mode. It is not a big deal but, I have to go and re-push the Hue Bridge button everytime. Otherwise it works awesome.
Yes!
I may or may not have a Ring video doorbell that could use some Homebrdge love. I definitely need to look into this... or the logitech circle view video doorbell.
Native HK when possible. If not, that’s what homebridge is for! 😉
Can u add usb zigbee usb to the synology nas
could you demonstrate adding a zigbee acessory to homebrifge on the synology nas - I'm confused as the nas doesn't have zigbee receiver thus has does homebridge on the nas talk to a zigbee accessories ie lightswitch for example
Hey Shane, which is the app you showed when you were talking about adding the roomba?
That’s the Home+ 5 app
Would this work on a QNAP as well?
Hay Shane another great video, what model of Synology NAS are you running or do you know which models support Homebridge?
Thanks David! You just need a docker compatible Synology NAS. I have a DS920+. Here’s a compatability list: www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/packages/Docker
Outstanding, liked & subscribed
Would this work if you have your IOT devices on one VLAN and your NAS on another?? I have a UDM from Ubiquiti and have my IOT devices on one VLAN, my game/video streamers on another and my computers & NAS devices on a third. So will this work, or does the NAS with the homebridge need to be on the same network??
That's a good question. It's probably best for the NAS to be on the same network as your homekit hub.
Thank you for this video! You just gave me the confidence to try Homebridge! I was going to buy the HOOBS, but I'll give this a try first! I love that you walked through an actual install!
Definitely! Thanks for sharing this info. Now I don't have to struggle choosing (from nothing) automatic window blinds.
Hopefully there are some non-homekit ones available where I live
Thanks!! Starting to explore home bridge for my house and HomeKit!! Just the channel I was looking for!
Glad to have you!
Is it possible to make the Eufy Doorbell running in HomeKit when using HomeBridge? Does it do the same ‘things’ like a native HomeKit Doorbell?
I found this plugin. It seems fairly new. I don't have any personal experience with it so I can't say if it works or how well...
www.npmjs.com/package/ho…
Where have you been all my life! Great videos to guide me to a better smart home.
Hi Shane,
Would you still recommend homebridge or hoobs , or is it better to wait for MATTER?
Yea, I think if you have a need for it, sure I'd recommend it. The thing with Matter is... no one really knows exactly how that's going to play out or look like yet. So you could be waiting for a long time, depending on what you are trying to accomplish. But you can get Homebridge or HOOBS installed at a pretty low cost if you do it on a Raspberry Pi (or Synology like I did if you already have one). It could give you some added functionality for HomeKit while we wait to see what unfolds with Matter.
Great video. Any way to get Z-Wave plugins for HomeBridge? I cannot seem to track one down.
Some people have used SmartThings with homebridge.
Homebridge brought life back to my Parrot Flower Power soil sensors. Parrot discontinued the sensors and made the app unusable when they took their servers offline. After weeks of trying to get Homebridge plug-ins to work with them, finally got it done. Had to downgrade to High Sierra to get everything working
Wow that's awesome!
Hi! Great video!
If I’m going to use Xiaomi, Aqara and other brands smart devices for HomeKit (using hoobs of course),
do I need Aqara or Xiaomi hub for this or my apple tv can be a hub?
Thanks
You will still generally still need the hubs.
Great content as usual ! I was wondering : the topic here is about Homebridge alone, without Hoobs. A few years ago you made a previous video about Hoobs. Is there actually any reason "not" to use Hoobs with Homebridge ? Does it bring any kind of limitation ?
Since both can be flashed (Homebridge or Hoobs) for free on a Rasp-pi, I guess it is not about price ?
I am seriously considering getting a Ras-Pi-4 with Hoobs (or not ?) to monitor and hopefully regulate Atlantic radiators through the Atlantic smarthome system (Cozytouch) that is not natively supported through Homekit.
Keep going !
Thanks David! No, hoobs is still great in my opinion. At this point, they are basically the same thing, especially if you are going the DIY setup route. The UI on hoobs is probably slightly better. Initially, that was the big differentiator, but Homebridge has improved on that quite a bit.
Hi man, can I do the same with a QNAP nas?
Good video, I was wondering what your percentage of smart home devices are native HomeKit vs Homebridge? The majority of my smart home is HomeKit with items I would love to add to HomeKit via HOOBS. Those items are Ring doorbell pro, and spotlight cam as well as nest smoke alarms and my SwitchBot curtain.
Thanks Danny. Probably 95% of my smart home products have native HomeKit support. As mentioned, I started from the very beginning with HomeKit in mind. Homebridge has been great to fill the gaps for me when there just aren't any products on the market that support homekit, like Roomba or Switchbot for example. I also really like homebridge to get more functionality out of homekit, like virtual switches or timers.
Do you recommend Homebridge or HOOBS? Have you found some differences that made you use just one of them on regular basis?
No, I don't really prefer one over the other. Hoobs just makes it super easy, especially if you are just getting started and get that Hoobs in the box solution. But they both pretty much do the same thing for me.
Used Homebridge to integrate, Nest Thermostats, Ring Doorbell and Cameras, a Nest Camera, Harmony Hub, Hue compatible light switches (Lutron Caseta), and my ADT alarm system... They all work with HomeKit now. Worth the learning curve to get them going - not too steep. A little patience and Reddit go a long way. [Edit] P.S. Using Raspberry Pi 4 to run HB
Very nice setup! Thanks for sharing! I especially like how yo integrated your ADT alarm system. Very cool!
Another great video!! I just moved over to IOS from android where I was running Samsung smartthings HomeBridge has been awesome to bridge my existing smartthings setup and the Homekit world
Very cool! Welcome to team Apple! Thanks for watching!