homebridge-device-alive is a plugin for homebridge which allows you to check if a device is online in your network. It supports both IP addresses and MAC addresses, but only either of them is used per device configuration. It uses a Homebridge Motion Sensor accessory to indicate if a device is available on the local network.
If you are new to homebridge, please first read the homebridge documentation. If you are running on a Raspberry, you will find a tutorial in the homebridge wiki.
Install homebridge:
sudo npm install -g homebridgeInstall homebridge-device-alive:
sudo npm install -g homebridge-device-aliveAdd the DeviceAlive platform in config.json in your home directory inside .homebridge.
Example configuration:
{
"platforms": [
{
"platform": "DeviceAlive",
"checkInterval": 5000,
"devices": [
{
"name": "Soundbar",
"mac": "ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff"
},
{
"name": "Phone",
"ip": "192.168.172.10"
}
],
}
]
}Every device stated in the config will be automatically added as an accessory to HomeKit.
| Property | Required? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
platform |
✔️ | Should always be "DeviceAlive". |
changeChecks |
✔️ | A list of your devices. |
Either MAC or IP address is required.
| Property | Required? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
name |
✔️ | Name of the device you want to add |
mac |
Mac address of the device you want to check on your local network. Should be in lowercase. | |
ip |
IP address of the device you want to check on your local network |
This plugin is actually developed for use in Apple Shortcuts. I had a problem where I wanted to use a IR blaster to turn on and off some devices, but only had 1 signal for both statuses. I could not check if the device was already turned off when I ran a shortcut, thus the device would turn on again. This plugin can make sure no signal is sent if the device is already turned off.