3 Reasons to Use HomeBridge with HomeKit + How to setup HomeBridge on a Synology NAS

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What is HomeBridge? In this video we'll discuss what Homebridge is, and 3 reasons why you might want to setup HomeBridge for your HomeKit smart home. I'll also show you how to easily setup HomeBridge to run on your Synology NAS.
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Chapters:
0:00 Overview
1:15 What is HomeBridge?
1:56 Requirements
2:33 HomeBridge Disclaimer
3:15 Hoobs - Plug-n-Play HomeBridge
3:58 HomeBridge Plugins
5:08 Setup Resources
5:34 Setup on a Synology NAS
7:27 Using HomeBridge
8:00 Using Plugins
9:46 Adding HomeBridge to HomeKit
10:12 3 Reasons to Use HomeBridge
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@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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@GYATEZ 3 года назад

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.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

You are too kind. Thank you for the support! 🙏🏻

@TimWat12345 2 года назад

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!

@ReyG_HKSH 3 года назад

Great video Shane, thanks for recommending my Raspberry Pi HomeBridge video in the description, much appreciated!

@malromeo Год назад

Where have you been all my life! Great videos to guide me to a better smart home.

@dennisTHEmenac3 3 года назад

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

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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!

@TimDowell 2 года назад

Shane, thanks to your video, I just set up homebridge on my Synology. I plan on using it with our new Roomba and with timed switches. Thank for your great content!

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

That's awesome! Thanks for watching Tim!

@timothypaul4956 3 года назад

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...

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Hey that's great Timothy! I'm all about saving some money! Glad this was helpful.

@joecb4401 2 года назад

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.

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Hey Joe, thank you for the kind words. I appreciate the support! Good luck with your HomeKit setup!

@ky314 Год назад

MyQ hub natively integrates with HomeKit

@joecb4401 Год назад

@@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?

@ky314 Год назад

@@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.

@joecb4401 Год назад

@@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.

@EmilEngelmanIII 3 года назад

Thanks for the Tip!! I did not know you could install Homebridge on sysnology. I was going to buy a PI, but thanks to you I save myself some money!!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

@msglp 3 года назад

Shane, you’ve done it again! Great, concise video. Thanks buddy!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Michael!

@alexnathan1203 Год назад

Yes newbie here thinking of setting up HomeKit thank you for your valuable info

@scottbogner6208 9 месяцев назад

Thanks!! Starting to explore home bridge for my house and HomeKit!! Just the channel I was looking for!

@ShaneCreates 9 месяцев назад

Glad to have you!

@rexhua4833 3 года назад

Great recommendation with instructions. Nice!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thank you!

@killerlion6 3 года назад

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

@TechTechMoreTech 3 года назад

Great explanation Shane!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Karlo!

@inelonwetrust9169 2 года назад

Great video, very helpful

@waylinnelson 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video!

@KLBradleySr 2 месяца назад

Thanks for this!

@jamesstricklin8565 Год назад

Getting ready to jump in. Now to decide if I want to install on my Synology NAS or my PC.

@SuperJohnnyuk 2 года назад

Outstanding, liked & subscribed

@vskal 3 года назад

I have Homebridge on a QNAP NAS container. I have managed to intergrate various accessories in a single platform (Yeelights, Mi Lights, Shellies, Roborock, LG TV's and an Aqara Hub). All works fine ! It did take quite a lot of reading, especially with MQTT but the overall experience is satisfying. A good way to spend lockdown hours.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

That's awesome!

@gogorichie 3 года назад

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

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Very cool! Welcome to team Apple! Thanks for watching!

@copkid 3 года назад

Been using Homebridge for a few years. I have my Ring and Wyze cams set up, my Roomba, Samsung TV and MyQ Garage Door opener set up in it.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Nice!

@futurepaver2039 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I personally use HASS's HomeKit integration. This is mainly used for my TP Link Kasa plugs, Feit Electric bulbs that work with Tuya's Smart Life platform, and my Broadlink IR accessories (alternative to Logitech Harmony). Funny thing is Feit Electric sells HomeKit only bulbs, but we used to use Alexa as our primary assistant

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I've thought about trying out a Broadlink IR hub in homebridge but I really don't use many IR devices. I think a lot of people do though.

@Gordidon 3 года назад

I am using Homebridge for my Roomba and have two virtual switches for the going out and back home automation.

@chrisrock4768 2 года назад

Great Video! Thx 🙋🏻‍♂️

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

@klemsaba 3 года назад

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.

@steverae68 3 года назад

Yeah native HB all the way - Hoobs is nice for beginners, we all have to start somewhere right :)

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

@Homekitgeek 3 года назад

Great vid as always Shane! I love that you mentioned the potential security and certifications that come along with Homebridge! Totally fine with people doing what they want, but definitely agree they should walk in with open eyes. Unfortunately, I’m also in the camp where my Synology is too old to run Homebridge. Might be time for an upgrade!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Chris! I knew you’d appreciate that part lol. Definitely true tho. I’ve been loving my Synology. It’s great for so a number of different things.

@Homekitgeek 3 года назад

I felt seen with that one. :P. yeah I’ve had a synology for close to ten years and it’s been amazing. Drives have failed and replaced. No data loss (knock on wood) and it’s been updated throughout to increase the value I get from it. One of my fav devices for sure!

@julienvallette8071 3 года назад

Hi Shane ! Thanx for this new video which is perfect for people who are still wondering if Homebrige might bring something for them. Regarding me, I’ve installed homebridge because (among other things) I wanted to enable/unable things based on the type of the day (workday, vacation, holiday). For that, I’m using Calendar, Hue and ZP (for Sonos) : - Calendar : check my special iCloud Calendar created specially for this need that I’ve called « Family Planning » and shows events as doors sensors (open/close) - Hue : expose my Hue routines (schedules for wake up and go to sleep) as switches - ZP (ZonePlayer for Sonos) : expose my wake up alarm in my master bedroom with music as a switch also For configuration of the Calendar plugin, you have to name the sensors based on the name of the events you’ll create in your iCloud calendar (ex for me : Julien Vacation, Florence Vacation, Girls Vacation, Absent for vacation and Holiday). Thanx to all that I can now use automation to (for example with my girls) : - when the door sensor « Girls Vacation » triggers then - turn off girls « wake up » hue scenes - turn off girls « go to bed for school » scenes - turn on girls « go to bed during vacation » scene It’s the same thing for my wife and I with a little difference. Since we don’t always have vacation exactly at the same time, when one of us is on vacation, lights and music scenarios are off (so the one not working won’t be awake by lights or music). So, just by keeping my « Family Planning » calendar up to date, i don’t need to worry about turning on or off lights and music alarm scenarios. Homebridge helps me doing it automatically ! With this trick, I really feel like my house is getting smarter than ever ! Have a great day !

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Hey thanks for sharing that Julien! That is pretty clever, I really like that. I may have to look into that calendar integration. Great stuff and nice job!

@julienvallette8071 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates If you have any question on the « how to », don’t hesitated. It will be with great pleasure. You’ve taught me so much, it’s the least I can do for you !

@randalldesignd9857 Год назад

well I am now! very interesting.. I love Sonos, so I can't wait to see how I can automate. thanks mang!

@techytime6197 3 года назад

Nice video shane!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks!

@cheapme1850 3 года назад

I have MyQ for my garage door opener and Ring security, neither of which are directly compatible with HomeKit. MyQ requires a separate proprietary hub that runs about $70, to run it with HomeKit so going the Raspberry Pi route with Homebridge was basically a no brained. It was fun and easy to put the kit together, installing the software was very straight for and easy to set up. So far I’ve had absolutely no problems and an very satisfied I went this route.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Nice! Thanks for sharing. I used the MyQ plugin for a while also. Worked great and saved form having to get that extra hub too.

@ckpendleton 3 года назад

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

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Very nice setup! Thanks for sharing! I especially like how yo integrated your ADT alarm system. Very cool!

@rpmcmurfee 2 года назад

Shane, love your HomeKit / Homebridge / HOOBs stuff. I had been using HomeBridge on a Windows Surface Tablet in Hyper-V. I have since upgraded to RPi4 and love how stable it is! I use it for all of my Chamberlain Garage Door Openers and Light Switches, Ring Doorbell and other things, since I have only been at the Smart Home stuff for a year or two so far. HomeBridge has replaced my former IFTTT connections to control the same devices. Most impressively, have been able to integrate my Alexa speakers into HomeBridge / Homekit, so it all works whether I use Siri or Alexa commands! Currently looking into what additional connectivity I should include (Home Assistant?)?

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Very Cool! Thanks for watching! Many people speak highly of Home Assistant. I think it's a good platform if you like to tinker. I look at it almost as a platform replacement... like something to replace HomeKit, in a way. I use HomeKit for all of my automations, logic, etc. Home Assistant is another platform that would allow for all that.

@pedropaulo7922 3 года назад

Happy Sunday 🍻

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Happy Sunday! 🍻

@howardyermish 3 года назад

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.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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!

@JonnyGee95 3 года назад

I'm the same, it's annoying that the DS418Play can't run it

@DavidWicks1000 3 года назад

Hay Shane another great video, what model of Synology NAS are you running or do you know which models support Homebridge?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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

@aaronharvey6406 2 года назад

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.

@billsaunders9042 Год назад

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!

@pcr442 3 года назад

Hey Shane. I installed Homebridge on my Synology NAS so I could get these cheap "Works with Siri" WIZ bulbs going with Home Kit. WOW! It works. Not only that, I got my gen 2 NEST thermostats working as well. So far so good. I'll say Homebridge isn't for the faint of heart, but with a little courage and I suppose my minor in computer programming from the early 90's, I was able to do it. Hopefully it will be set it and forget it for a while. Thank you for the video and thanks for saving me some cash. Nicely done. Keep up the great work.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

That's great! I'm glad the video was helpful and thanks for the kind words. Yes, Homebridge is very much "set it and forget it" for the most part for me. But it's great having it on the NAS to easily log in and make any updates or changes if I ever need to.

@andrealm10 3 года назад

Yes!

@dennislester9395 5 месяцев назад

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.

@AlbertoTendero 3 года назад

Hi, Shane! congrats for the video. I've been wondering about Homebridge integration with Siri shortcuts: as the non-native Homekit accessories are integrated to the Home app via Hombridge, I assume I could create Siri shortcuts for those accessories, right?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Alberto! You can access any of your HomeKit accessories in shortcuts, even those exposed through homebridge.

@oldNavyJZ Год назад

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.

@WheelsMG Год назад

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!

@Ayode1121 3 года назад

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 !

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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.

@johnmclain89 Год назад

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!

@smerdonw 3 года назад

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.

@robsontenorio2 2 года назад

Exported devices from homebridge are available to trigger some initial automations ? Like switch state change?

@dannybroddy 3 года назад

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.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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.

@gswhite 2 года назад

Brilliant video. Really enjoyed your content. Let’s hope that ‘Matter’ gets released soon then we will have an industry standard way of communicating with IoT devices irrespective of eco system.

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Thanks Gary! Let's hope so! 🤞

@chrisfb6930 3 года назад

Definitely going to install HombBridge on the DS. Curious to see how well this works and if it just ends up being a black hole for time, but would like to have some of the devices we have into HomeKit. One I was thinking off is actually a tv that says it supports HomeKit (LG tv) but you can only turn it off, not on. Since I can turn it on with Alexa that works for now, but I’d really like to switch to HomeKit long term so this could be a good way to get that older stuff over. I’ll check out the Roomba example but looking for other examples that you may have done showing the steps. Thanks as always, useful videos!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Chris! I also have a HomeKit enabled LG tv. It's probably one of the least reliable homekit products I have, just regarding the homekit functionality. I have heard of some people using a homebridge plugin to get better functionality out of the LG, but I haven't tried it yet personally.

@chrisfb6930 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates Yup! Think you are spot on. About a month later and haven’t gotten squat out of the LG, but have made some progress in other areas. BTW, do you know if sharing of HomeKit will allow the sharing of bridges? So, for example, I share my Home with my wife, but she’s not seeing the HomeBridge bridge. Wondered if you had done something similar and what the results were? Thanks!

@DanZimmerli 3 года назад

Great job Shane! I use homebridge on a pi to do a bunch of things. Most recently I set up scripts to automate logging into my MacBook and Mac Mini when I start my work day. I use several plugins but the one that helps me with the login thing is called shell switch and I had to code my own scripts that SSH into the computers and run some commands. Another one I really like is the OnStar plug-in so I can say hey Siri I’m going somewhere and she opens the garage door and starts my Malibu. Keep up the great videos!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Dan! Wow that’s pretty awesome, thanks for sharing! Both of those are really cool...especially starting the car with Siri! Nice job!

@myHomeKithome 3 года назад

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.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Native HK when possible. If not, that’s what homebridge is for! 😉

@plien2063 Год назад

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..😃

@ShaneCreates Год назад

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

@jasondesramaux8914 3 года назад

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.

@pincopallino9761 3 года назад

Really well done script for the installation on Synology docker , but I can't get it to show up in Home App.

@eranieles 11 месяцев назад

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.

@AZUTRAC 3 года назад

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?

@jasonfarrell5609 Год назад

How would you connect Z wave to your Synology NAS? Would I run it connecting back through smartthings?

@coletc 2 года назад

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?

@TheUnofficialMaker 2 года назад

do i need a smartthings hub also? Like to hear more about virtual switch too

@theteenagegardener Год назад

Hi there! I know this is a very late question, but can Homebridge be installed on other NAS devices? We have a QNAP NAS.

@jimmybondy1140 2 года назад

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!

@davidstaller8247 2 года назад

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?

@iuvdolachew1 3 года назад

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

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

You will still generally still need the hubs.

@rkingslandjr83 Год назад

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?

@ShaneCreates Год назад

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.

@fallout4live918 2 года назад

Hey Shane! Love your videos. I've tried to research if PoE Cameras (NonWiFi or Bluetooth) can be added to HomeKit? Part of why I ask is that I am ungrading my Home Network to a serious level. Not sure if that is possible so I might need to rethink my whole approach of Tri-Band routers, 60 port switch, 24PoE Connections, etc. Thanks for your help!

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

It can be done through HomeBridge or HOOBS, but not natively. Look into the Camera ffmpeg plugin for HomeBrige.

@fallout4live918 2 года назад

@@ShaneCreates Kudos I ordered HOOBS a few days ago. I’m still a noob with Homekit, but was in the custom audio & video field more than a decade ago so I’m playing catch up! Niles, Control4, Nivea, etc. I’ll dive more into HomeBridge watching your vids! Thanks 👍

@lthomas63 2 года назад

Would this work on a QNAP as well?

@mlmhakan 3 года назад

Hi Shane thanks for great videos, if i have 2 homes do i need 2 homekit hubs and 2 hoobs?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! You would probably need a separate instance of Homebridge for each home.

@yagomz99 3 года назад

Hey Shane, which is the app you showed when you were talking about adding the roomba?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

That’s the Home+ 5 app

@mac-y.n.v.-me7043 3 года назад

I would like to try Hoobs

@kylehazachode 3 года назад

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

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Wow that's awesome!

@camaronruss9476 3 года назад

Can I use a chromebook to do the raspberry pi?

@aaronharvey6406 2 года назад

Hey, do you have something for Homebridge and DSM 7.0? Thanks.

@MrDasken 2 года назад

Hello. Must i have docker installed to install and run homebridge on my Synology?

@RyanTSmithAttorney 2 года назад

Any idea how to get a Schlage Encode connected to HomeKit?

@jameshelms5510 3 года назад

Excellent video! Should I use Hoobs and HomeBridge for my Kwikset Premis? Premis is supposed to work with HomeKit, but I can’t seem to get it to work through the HomePod mini. It only works with Bluetooth.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks James! I doubt homebridge will make your Kwikset work better. Possibly a range issue? Bluetooth devices don't have great range so you must be within bluetooth range of your homekit hub to work reliably.

@jameshelms5510 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates my main concern is getting it to function remotely. It would work through HomeKit and AppleTV but I’m trying to use the HomePod mini now.

@Soljie1969 2 года назад

at the spa doesn't work anymore . When i try to install enemy Nas it's saying wrong format . I downloaded the latest spk.

@elyazamiaziz4725 2 года назад

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

@MrRobBurns 3 года назад

Does anyone know where the plugins are on the Synology get installed. Need to try and get the blid and password for roomba

@Tdog500 2 года назад

Great video. Any way to get Z-Wave plugins for HomeBridge? I cannot seem to track one down.

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Some people have used SmartThings with homebridge.

@kimyip4833 Год назад

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!

@peterbystrom6799 3 года назад

I use a virtual switch to automate security system when last person leave home and first person comes home. I also use the Ewelink plugin for my SonOff stuff that I bought using Google Home before switching to Homekit.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Nice! That's a good idea to use the virtual switch with location to automate the security system. I don't have SonOff but I know many do and will probably appreciate that plugin tip. Thanks for sharing Peter!

@gamerworld6724 3 года назад

Hi man, can I do the same with a QNAP nas?

@saugustineosabi 3 года назад

Which camera do you use outdoors ? I am just not pleased with Eufycam 2 pro night video and the afternoon hit and miss, The Logitech circle view doorbell is great. Aqara G2H indoors is great. I need outdoor security cameras for homekit. Thanks

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

I have Logitech Circle View and EufyCams outdoors. If you are not happy with EufyCam, I'd probably recommend the Circle View. Especially if you are happy with the doorbell. I think the Circle View is a great HK camera for outside that supports HomeKit Secure Video.

@saugustineosabi 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates Thank you so much. Eufycam video in homekit is so short, just a couple of seconds. It is just a flash when you try play the footage. Do you constantly have to go to the Eufy App for video footage or do you have a way to make the video longer? Thanks

@fbr4801 2 года назад

Hi Shane, Would you still recommend homebridge or hoobs , or is it better to wait for MATTER?

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

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.

@hungsiu2859 3 года назад

Great video as always!! What’s the minimum hardware requirement for a Synology NAS to run Homebridge? Thanks

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

You just need a docker compatible Synology NAS: www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/packages/Docker

@hungsiu2859 3 года назад

Cool!! Thank you so much 😊🍻

@jimmybondy1140 2 месяца назад

Looks nice.. but i not the Message to Install l Node 20 ? Where ? and how ?

@emmgeevideo 3 года назад

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?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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)./

@areyouafraidoftoast 2 года назад

Shane - love your videos mate! Great content and really informative. I was completely on the Alexa platforms because it was just a cheaper platform but in the process of switching to all homekit. Looking into homebride and was just wondering have you tried installing this on your Mac before the synology? Have any issues? Have my iMac on all the time so will be perfect rather than having to get a raspberry pi.

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Thanks Kyle! No, I have not tried installing HomeBridge on a Mac. If your Mac is on all the time, I expect you shouldn't have any major issues though.

@areyouafraidoftoast 2 года назад

@@ShaneCreates thanks for getting back to me. I installed in on the Mac and had nest and ring working perfectly no issues but forgot to set up caffeine on the Mac and it went to sleep and lost it all. Thought i I would have just been able to wake up the Mac again and restart the server but it must log everything out when goes to sleep. So have ordered raspberry pi 3 b+ which will be a better solution and start over 🤦‍♂️. Lol 😂

@GeMBoyYT 3 года назад

Problem that there are not that many cool products with native AHK support. Even those vacuum cleaners. Homebridge is must-have IMO

@umutbayrak 3 года назад

Had anybody any experience with Eufy doorbell plugin for Homekit trough Homebridge?

@john_thorpe 3 года назад

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??

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

That's a good question. It's probably best for the NAS to be on the same network as your homekit hub.

@RadicDotkey 2 года назад

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?

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

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.

@bushidoblack7025 2 года назад

im new to all of this, I have a synology nas and I was wondering if I installed hoobs on my synology would this still work? synology says it doesn't support ring or nest so if I install hoobs or homebridge I should be good? also will I need a ring/nest subscription for this? I was hoping I can keep all the streams saved locally on my synology.

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

I don't believe there is any way to save Ring recordings directly to your Synology. Some other cameras support this, but I don't think Ring does. It all just depends on what you want to do. Currently, the only way to access save recordings from Ring, is to subscribe to their plan. You can then access saved clips in the Ring app. Hoobs or Homebridge on your Synology would allow you to integrate your Ring camera into HomeKit. However, this will only give you the live feed within the Apple Home app. For recorded clips, you would still need to use the Ring app and have the subscription.

@marcianov3576 3 года назад

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

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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.

@jpileggi1 Год назад

Shane, will you be reviewing HOOBS Pro anytime soon?

@ShaneCreates Год назад

Once it's available I would like to.

@MateuszBinkowski 3 года назад

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.

@left0verture 3 года назад

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.