NoLongerEvil Nest
homebridge-nolongerevil-nest · v1.3.0
Adds Nest Gen 1 and 2 thermostats running NoLongerEvil firmware to HomeKit.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Nest
- NoLongerEvil
Devices it names
- Nest Thermostat Gen 1
- Nest Thermostat Gen 2
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
Sensor readings in its code
What people report
Works with Nest thermostats running the NoLongerEvil self-hosted server; early temperature-set and self-hosted API errors were fixed in later releases.
- Works2
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Thermostat (NoLongerEvil firmware) | Works | Temperature and mode changes work after server API fixSaved copy+1 here. I think I have the same error when trying to change temperature or even modes (heat, auto,off....)`[15/12/2025, 21:09:51] [NoLongerEvil Nest] Failed to set temperature: Error: HTTP 500: {"error":"Internal server error"} at IncomingMessage. (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/homebridge-nolongerevil-nest/dist/api.js:91:32) at IncomingMessage.emit (node:events:530:35) at IncomingMessage.emit (node:domain:488:12) at endReadableNT (node:internal/streams/readable:1696:12) at processTicksAndRejections (node:internal/process/task_queues:82:21)` thank you for your efforts in developing this plugin! Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #1 · 2025-12 |
| Nest Thermostat on self-hosted NoLongerEvil server | Works | Fixed after report; self-hosted API compatibility released in v1.2.1Saved copyFirst of all, thanks for the quick response on the NoLongerEvil-Thermostat repo. As you suggested, today I tried updating to version 1.1.0, but unfortunately I'm still having problems with it. When I start Homebridge, I get this error in the log: [code] I hope this helps you develop your own awesome plugin. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #2 · 2026-02 |
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
NoLongerEvil REST API
You’ll need
- NoLongerEvil-flashed Nest thermostat
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.6.0 || ^2.0.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^18.17.0 || ^20.9.0 || ^22 || ^24 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | NoLongerEvilNest |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 13 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 139 |
| GitHub stars | 8 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 3 |
| Last code push | 2026-08-11 |
| Latest version | 1.3.0 (2026-08-11) |
| First published | 2025-12-02 |
| Releases | 23 |
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.
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- Fanv2
- HumiditySensor
- Switch
- Thermostat
