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Homebridge Dummy

Homebridge Dummy Virtual Switch

Switches · Lighting

WorksVerified plugin

1 report: 1 says it works.

Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: Dummy Accessories.

What people report

PluginStatusWhat they saidConnectsSource
Dummy Accessories Verified
homebridge-dummy
WorksDummy switch pushes notifications now via Notify app
Saved copy
🔌 Freezer GFCI "Dead Man's Switch", Full Implementation Guide TL;DR: I built a system that sends me an instant Pushover notification if the GFCI outlet powering my garage freezer trips. It checks every 90 seconds, detects power loss within \~60 seconds, auto-recovers when power is restored, and requires zero manual intervention after initial setup. The entire detection engine runs server-side on Homebridge, no iOS Shortcuts timers, no HomeKit caching issues, no cloud dependencies. The Problem My garage freezer is plugged into a GFCI outlet. GFCIs trip. When they do, the freezer loses power …

Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.

LocalReddit thread · 2026-03

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Identifiers

BrandHomebridge Dummy
CategorySwitches

Also reported as

  • Pushover freezer GFCI monitor via Homebridge Dummy