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Grzegorz edited this page Feb 3, 2024 · 6 revisions

Welcome to the homebridge-lgwebos-tv wiki!

Note

  • Versin 1.7.0 and above need to be used with Homebridge min. v1.3.x.

Know issues

  • If use with Hoobs possible config incompatibilty.

Troubleshooting

  • If for some reason the device is not displayed in HomeKit app try this procedure:
    • Using Config UI:
      • Go to Homebridge Settings >> Reset Options >> Disconnect Bridge/Camera/TV/External Accessories.
      • Remove the AVR child bridge and the accessory, restart homebridge and try to add it again.
    • Alternative method:
      • Go to ./homebridge/persist macOS or /var/lib/homebridge/persist for RPI.
      • Remove AccessoryInfo.xxx file which contain Your device data: {"displayName":"LG TV"}.
      • Next remove IdentifierCashe.xxx file with same name as AccessoryInfo.xxx.
      • Restart Homebridge and try add it to the HomeKit app again.

Adding to HomeKit

  • Each accessory needs to be manually paired.
    • Open the Home app on your device.
    • Tap the Home tab, then tap .
    • Tap Add Accessory, and select I Don't Have a Code, Cannot Scan or More options.
    • Select Your accessory (not the bridge) and press add anyway.
    • Enter the PIN or scan the QR code, this can be found in Homebridge UI or Homebridge logs.
    • Complete the accessory setup.

Limitations

  • That maximum Services for 1 accessory is 100. If Services > 100, accessory stop responding.
  • To solve this problem the plugin counts the number of Services and not allow add more as 100.
  • If You have configured more as 100 Services some inputs or buttons will not be available in the HomeKit app.
  • The Services in this accessory are:
    • Information, 1 service.
    • Speaker, 1 service.
    • Lightbulb, 1 service.
    • Fan, 1 service.
    • Television, 1 service.
    • Sensors, each sensor is 1 service.
    • Inputs, each input is 1 service.
    • Buttons, each button is 1 service.

Development

  • Pull request and help in development highly appreciated.
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