APC Back-UPS HS500
homebridge-apc-back-ups-hs500 · v3.0.2
Adds an APC Back-UPS HS500 with power status, battery, load and outlet control to HomeKit.
What it says it supports
Brands
- APC
Devices it names
- Back-UPS HS500
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
Sensor readings in its code
What people report
Supports APC Back-UPS HS500 outlets; reboot support added in v3.
- Works1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC Back-UPS HS500 | Works | Outlet switching plus reboot via momentary switches in v3Saved copy… an outlet that controls a critical router/switch. Turning the outlet off may have the side effect of severing network communication with the internet, UPS and/or homebridge, making it impossible to remotely turn the outlet back on. Whereas the UPS's reboot function would allow you to reset a malfunctioning device but then automatically power it back on after x seconds (not sure how long the delay is on the HS500's reboot function). I know HomeKit has no built-in UI control for a "reboot" command on an outlet device but I'm thinking that if your script can send the reboot command when turning … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #2 · 2022-06 |
Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Local
UPS network interface
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | >=1.0.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | No |
| Node.js | Not stated |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | APCBackUpsHS500 |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 6 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 27 |
| GitHub stars | 2 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 2 |
| Last code push | 2023-12-31 |
| Latest version | 3.0.2 (2023-12-31) |
| First published | 2020-06-04 |
| Releases | 14 |
In ReReHome
Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- BatteryService
- ContactSensor
- LightSensor
- Outlet
- Switch
