Utilities
Virtual Accessories
homebridge-virtual-accessories · v3.17.8
VerifiedLocalHomebridge 2.0
Adds virtual switches, lights, doors, doorbells, fans and sensors for use in Home automations.
What it says it supports
Devices it names
- virtual doors
- virtual doorbell
- virtual fan
- virtual garage door
- filter maintenance
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
How it connects
Local
No external device (virtual accessories)
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0-beta.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^22.0.0 || ^24.0.0 || ^26.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | VirtualAccessoriesForHomebridge |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 249 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 2,062 |
| GitHub stars | 77 |
| Open issues | 2 |
| Closed issues | 186 |
| Last code push | 2026-10-20 |
| Latest version | 3.17.8 (2026-10-20) |
| First published | 2024-11-13 |
| Releases | 88 |
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
- HomeKit only, no Matter
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- Lightbulb
- Switch
