Remootio
homebridge-remootio · v1.4.3
Adds Remootio garage and gate openers to HomeKit.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Remootio
Devices it names
- Remootio 1
- Remootio 2
- Remootio 3
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Controls Remootio garage/gate openers over the local API; one user struggled to connect, and HOOBS crashed on install while Homebridge worked. Doorbell support was added in 2023.
- Works1
- Not working1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remootio garage door/gate opener (Remootio 2) | Works | Connects via local API with IP and API keys; doorbell support addedSaved copyAdding support for doorbell Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | PR #18 · 2023-06 |
| Remootio opener on HOOBS | Not working | Plugin crashes bridge on HOOBS v3/v4; works on HomebridgeSaved copyWhen installing the plugin in both V3 and V4 of HOOBS, it comes up with an error and crashes the bridge. `26/9/21, 7:17:51 pm TypeError: this.config.devices is not iterable at RemootioPlatform.discoverAndSyncAccessories (/hoobs/node_modules/homebridge-remootio/dist/platform.js:59:42) at API. (/hoobs/node_modules/homebridge-remootio/dist/platform.js:28:18) at API.emit (events.js:322:22) at Server.run (/usr/src/hoobs/bridge/server.js:104:18) at module.exports (/usr/src/hoobs/bridge/cli.js:84:12) at Object. (/usr/src/hoobs/bin/hoobs:63:81) at Module._compile … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #6 · 2021-09 |
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
Remootio V3 local API via hostname (remootio_<serial>.local)
You’ll need
- Remootio firmware >= 2.24
- Device hostname or IP
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.11.0 || ^2.0.0-beta.30 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^18.20 || ^20 || ^22 || ^24 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | Remootio |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 37 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 184 |
| GitHub stars | 8 |
| Open issues | 3 |
| Closed issues | 12 |
| Last code push | 2026-04-24 |
| Latest version | 1.4.3 (2025-10-06) |
| First published | 2020-08-22 |
| Releases | 36 |
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.
- Doorbell
- GarageDoorOpener
- Switch
