Generac Mobile Link
homebridge-mobilelink · v2.1.0
Adds Generac Mobile Link generators to HomeKit.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Generac
Devices it names
- Mobile Link generators
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Reads Generac generator status; cannot turn the generator on or off.
- Partly works1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generac generator via MobileLink | Partly works | Status only; powering on/off not possible per FAQ.Saved copy… entry in the FAQ. If I am able to find an API or method to controlling the run status, I'd love to implement it. https://github.com/drudge/homebridge-mobilelink/wiki/FAQ#why-cant-i-power-onoff-the-generator-with-the-outlet Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #2 · 2020-12 |
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
Cloud
Generac Mobile Link cloud
You’ll need
- Mobile Link account
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | >0.4.53 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | No |
| Node.js | >=18.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | MobileLink |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 33 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 107 |
| GitHub stars | 6 |
| Open issues | 2 |
| Closed issues | 9 |
| Last code push | 2024-02-22 |
| Latest version | 2.1.0 (2023-12-10) |
| First published | 2020-09-04 |
| Releases | 16 |
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
- README is thin; details inferred
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- BatteryService
- BridgingState
- Outlet
Sources
- npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-mobilelink
- Source code: https://github.com/drudge/homebridge-mobilelink
- Issues: https://github.com/drudge/homebridge-mobilelink/issues
- Verified plugins list: https://github.com/homebridge/verified