Ping Detector
homebridge-yet-another-ping · v0.0.5
Adds sensors that report device power state based on ping responses.
What it says it supports
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
Sensor readings in its code
What people report
One user reports pinging WAN IP 1.1.1.1 stopped working; ping of LAN devices works.
- Not working1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 WAN ping target | Not working | Sensor constantly shows absent for WAN IP; LAN laptop ping worksSaved copyIt's as the title says. I use this plugin to automatically reboot the modem if the connection is lost. To do so, I simply to a ping to the ip 1.1.1.1 (funny, it was your example as well). This is not working anymore, and the sensor is now constantly showing as absent. I tried that quickly with the ip of my laptop and it works. Same for trying to ping 1.1.1.1 using homebridge UI terminal, which also works. I removed all the sensors in the plugin, and also removed the accessories listed in Homebridge UI settings, just to try to create one from scratch, but no, still not working. If you have any … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #5 · 2024-08 |
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
ICMP ping on LAN
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | >=1.1.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | No |
| Node.js | >=14.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | HomebridgeYAP |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 7 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 25 |
| GitHub stars | 0 |
| Open issues | 5 |
| Closed issues | 1 |
| Last code push | 2025-03-06 |
| Latest version | 0.0.5 (2022-05-18) |
| First published | 2022-04-12 |
| Releases | 5 |
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
- This plugin is archived, deprecated or on Homebridge’s unmaintained list.
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- ContactSensor
- LockMechanism
- OccupancySensor
- SmokeSensor
