GE Cync
homebridge-cync-app · v0.7.5
Adds GE Cync lights, plugs, switches, dimmers and fan switches to HomeKit with color and show support.
What it says it supports
Brands
- GE Cync
- C by GE
Devices it names
- white and tunable white bulbs
- full-color bulbs
- RGBIC light strips
- smart plugs
- smart switches
- dimmers
- fan switches
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Cync lights, plugs, switches and strips are supported; the maintainer adds new device types quickly from user discovery logs.
- Works5
The plugin’s own supported-device list
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cync 4 inch Full Color Wafer Downlight | Works | Was shown as switch; fixed in v0.4.2Saved copy--- 1. Device Information 1.1 Product name as shown in the Cync app [code] 1.2 Product page URL (GE/Cync or retailer) [code] 1.3 What kind of device is this? [code] --- 2. Discovery Logs (Required) [code] --- 3. Screenshots from the Cync App --- 4. Anything Else? [code] --- Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #23 · 2026-06 |
| Cync 4 inch LED Downlight | Works | Device entry addedSaved copyAdds the 4 inch CYNC LED Downlight (142) Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | PR #13 · 2026-04 |
| Cync Direct Connect Smart Light Strip 16ft | Works | Device catalog entry addedSaved copyThis pull request adds a new device catalog entry for the Direct Connect Smart Light Strip (16ft). The catalog already includes an entry for the 32ft thin-style Direct Connect strip (device type 123), but the 16ft variant was not defined. This change adds device type 110 with matching capabilities. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | PR #7 · 2026-01 |
| Cync Paddle Dimmer Switch | Works | Support added for type 125 with dimming; brightness caching fixed in v0.4.6Saved copy… tests. Any questions, please let me know. Bruce.  On Jun 17, 2026, at 12:25 PM, Dustin Newell *@*.*> wrote: dash16 left a comment (dash16/homebridge-cync-app#28) @bgrant3406 0.5.1-beta.1 is out, let me know whether that fixes it! If it doesn't new logging would be appreciated., Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub , or unsubscribe . Triage notifications, keep track of coding agent tasks and review pull requests on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS and Android . Download it today! You are receiving this because you were mentioned. [6/17/2026, 3:55:46 PM] [Homebridge UI] … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #28 · 2026-06 |
| Cync RGBIC light strips | Works | Light Show and Music Show switches added for compatible RGBIC stripsSaved copySummary Adds optional RGBIC Light Show and Music Show support for compatible Cync strip devices. This branch introduces: built-in Light Show and Music Show switch accessories optional saved Custom Show exposure config schema and Homebridge UI controls for selecting exposed shows show state synchronization so activating one show clears competing show switches LAN run-mode commands for activating and exiting show mode cleanup of stale show accessories when show exposure or selected indexes change release-facing RGBIC show notes for the implemented behavior Validation `npm run lint` `npm run … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | PR #29 · 2026-06 |
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
Cloud
TLS connection to Cync cloud services
You’ll need
- GE Cync account
- Node 20+
- Homebridge 1.8+
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^20.18.0 || ^22.10.0 || ^24.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | CyncAppPlatform |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 37 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 579 |
| GitHub stars | 5 |
| Open issues | 3 |
| Closed issues | 31 |
| Last code push | 2026-09-22 |
| Latest version | 0.7.5 (2026-09-21) |
| First published | 2025-11-24 |
| Releases | 61 |
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.
Caveats from the README
- Some purple color commands near 49-50% brightness fail
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- Fanv2
- Lightbulb
- Outlet
- Switch
Sources
- npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-cync-app
- Source code: https://github.com/dash16/homebridge-cync-app
- Issues: https://github.com/dash16/homebridge-cync-app/issues
- Verified plugins list: https://github.com/homebridge/verified