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Homebridge for RaspberryPi

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

Your home in your hand.

216 ratings
131 reviews
🔧 Utilities
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$6.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 22, 2016
  • August 24, 2018

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Developer

Niklas von Weihe
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About

Transform your home into a smart home using a Raspberry Pi. This app bridges your iPhone with various devices like lights and TVs, simplifying setup and management. It guides you through software installation and offers remote control and debugging features.

✓Raspberry Pi setup and software installation
✓Wi-Fi and device configuration
✓Plugin installation and management
✓Remote Pi control (reboot, restart services)
✓Software update management
✓Error log viewing and debugging
✓Network scanning and device identification
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Homebridge for RaspberryPi. Based on 216 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Simplifies Homebridge setup
  • 💡Useful management features
  • 🔒Stable and reliable

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔌Compatibility problems with existing Homebridge installations
  • 🤔Lacks documentation and guidance
  • 💰Overpriced for limited functionality
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What's New in Homebridge for RaspberryPi

3.0.6

August 24, 2018

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Thank you for using Homebridge! We have done some work and added some new stuff for you: • New NOOBS image • Improved setup script • New splash screen • New setup process with nice & shiny animations • Improved translations (some were mixed up with english) • Bugfixes and improvements (thanks to your feedback!)

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User reviews

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Homebridge UI

Thanks for building the app!
Been a user of it for about a year now. Sometimes it has weird behavior (hb running/not running), but thats fine.

I’m curious, does it also do the setup of homebridge UI? If yes, how can I access it 😲

Overall would love to see some updates, but the app worth it. 4/5
GoodevsGoodevs

No joy too

This assumes you need to install from scratch. I have a perfectly working install, nd this can’t connect.
RuneWalkerRuneWalker

Not recommend for already installed Hb

Already had an instance of homebridge running on a rpi3, tried to pair this app with it, setup seemed smooth but was never able to recognize the plugins, could not recognize that the hb service was running and kept turning off the service.

Now have to rebuild from scratch.
echofivesevenechofiveseven

Disappointing

Couldn’t get it to log in in, with the right credentials. No response from developer. Better to stick with actual Homekit.
PJDClarkePJDClarke

Good app but lacks docker support

This would’ve been a good app but it lacks docker support I have a home bridge set up on the rocker and I could not manage it
Gavin cool techGavin cool tech
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Unable to connect to Raspberry Pi

Bug

Homebridge fails to run after installation

Bug

Plugins not detected or installed properly

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Requested Features

4 requests

Support for more Homebridge plugins

Feature

Ability to manually edit configuration files

Feature

Docker support

Feature

Better update and troubleshooting tools

Feature

FAQ

What does Homebridge for Raspberry Pi do?

This application allows you to transform your home into a smart home by acting as a bridge between Apple's HomeKit on your iPhone/iPad and your various smart devices. It simplifies the process of connecting and controlling devices like TVs, lights, and game consoles.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include guided setup for Raspberry Pi, one-tap installation of necessary software, automatic Wi-Fi configuration, a plugin store for easy integration of new devices, remote control of your Raspberry Pi, and tools for debugging and managing your smart home system.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is offered for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

What devices and operating systems are compatible?

The app is designed to work with Raspberry Pi models including 1, 2, 3, 3+, and Zero. It facilitates integration with Apple's HomeKit ecosystem, meaning it's compatible with iPhones and iPads running compatible iOS versions.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for users who want to build a smart home without extensive technical knowledge. It's particularly useful for those who own a Raspberry Pi and wish to leverage Apple's HomeKit for centralized control of various home devices.