HomeKit Control
homebridge-homekit-control · v0.2.7
Brings native HomeKit-only Wi-Fi accessories into Homebridge so other platforms can control them.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Apple HomeKit
Devices it names
- Wi-Fi HomeKit switches
- outlets
- sensors
- light bulbs
- garage door openers
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
Sensor readings in its code
What people report
Bridges other HomeKit accessories; garage door opener support added in v0.2.3 and confirmed working.
- Works1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeKit garage door opener | Works | Added in v0.2.3 and confirmed working by a userSaved copyChange log: Add support for GarageDoorOpener Thanks to @vmummer! Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | PR #13 · 2023-12 |
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
HomeKit IP pairing over LAN
You’ll need
- Pairing code
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.2 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | No |
| Node.js | ^22||^20||^18||^16 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | HomekitControl |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 8 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 78 |
| GitHub stars | 87 |
| Open issues | 11 |
| Closed issues | 7 |
| Discussions | 4 |
| Last code push | 2025-03-22 |
| Latest version | 0.2.7 (2024-08-11) |
| First published | 2021-12-10 |
| 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.
Caveats from the README
- BLE accessories not supported
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- AirQualitySensor
- Battery
- CarbonDioxideSensor
- CarbonMonoxideSensor
- GarageDoorOpener
- HumiditySensor
- IrrigationSystem
- LightSensor
- Lightbulb
- MotionSensor
- Outlet
- ProtocolInformation
- Switch
- TemperatureSensor
- Valve
