Utilities
Dummy Switches
homebridge-dummy-legacy · v0.9.10
LocalHomebridge 2.0
Adds virtual dummy switches to HomeKit for automations.
How it connects
Local
No external device (virtual accessories)
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | No |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^18 || ^20 || ^22 || ^24 || ^26 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | DummySwitch |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 189 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 302 |
| GitHub stars | 412 |
| Open issues | 4 |
| Closed issues | 235 |
| Last code push | 2026-10-20 |
| Latest version | 0.9.10 (2026-10-11) |
| First published | 2025-11-27 |
| Releases | 10 |
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
- Clone of Homebridge Dummy v0.9.2
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- Lightbulb
- Switch
