Protocols and bridges
Universal TV Control
homebridge-television-universal-control · v1.2.0
VerifiedLocal
Combines LIRC infrared and serial devices into one HomeKit Television accessory.
What it says it supports
Devices it names
- LIRC IR devices
- RS232 serial receivers
- switchers
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
How it connects
Local
LIRC and serial ports
You’ll need
- LIRC or serial connection
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | >0.4.53 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | No |
| Node.js | >=10.17.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | TelevisionUniversalControl |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 7 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 51 |
| GitHub stars | 10 |
| Open issues | 3 |
| Closed issues | 3 |
| Last code push | 2023-02-24 |
| Latest version | 1.2.0 (2023-02-24) |
| First published | 2020-07-10 |
| Releases | 13 |
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.
- InputSource
- Television
- TelevisionSpeaker
