Yamaha MusicCast
homebridge-musiccast-tv · v1.8.1
Publishes Yamaha MusicCast receivers as HomeKit TVs with inputs and volume control.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Yamaha
Devices it names
- MusicCast devices
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Yamaha MusicCast receivers work as HomeKit TVs with inputs; accessory icon shows a house and only one TV shows in the remote widget.
- Works3
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha MusicCast multizone amp | Works | Works well with multiple inputsSaved copykeen on this too. other that the icon, this works perfect for multizone yamaha amp, with multiple inputs. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #20 · 2022-01 |
| Yamaha MusicCast receiver | Works | Alexa input added v1.8.1; tuner preset buttons in v1.8Saved copyCould you please post the JSON from `http:// /YamahaExtendedControl/v1/system/getFeatures` Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #18 · 2021-08 |
| Yamaha MusicCast WXAD-10 | Works | Works with HTR-4096; icon shows a house instead of audio deviceSaved copyHi, thank you for your work, really great, I managed to add some Yamaha MultiCast devices, also WXAD-10 in Link with a HTR-4096, I only have one request, would it be possible to change the icon of the accessory? I have an iPhone XS Max with iOS 15.2.1 and it displays a house instead of a sound device, thanks. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #20 · 2022-01 |
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
MusicCast network control
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | No |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | >=0.4.49 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | No |
| Node.js | >=8.15.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | No |
| Matter | No |
| License | SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 28 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 90 |
| GitHub stars | 17 |
| Open issues | 3 |
| Closed issues | 19 |
| Last code push | 2021-11-09 |
| Latest version | 1.8.1 (2021-09-05) |
| First published | 2020-02-10 |
| Releases | 22 |
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
- Only one TV per Homebridge instance
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- Fan
- InputSource
- Switch
- Television
- TelevisionSpeaker
