Step by Step process to upgrade Node.js and Homebridge

[juani13973]

Current Situation

Dear community,
I apologize if this is posted somewhere else. I could not find it.

I am not an expert on containers so I am looking to get a STEP BY STEP process to upgrade my home bridge from v16.15.0 to the latest so I can update homebridge as well.
My hombridge is running on a DOCK container in a QNAP NAS.

I have read multiple threads :
you can update from inside the container.
you should re install the image to the latest
etc

could you please recommend the best way and provide the steps.
Of course, my objective is to not loose any configuration and set up I have right now.

Thanks for your support,

Docker Config

I do not have them.

Logs

I do not have a problem.

Host Operating System

QNAP

Host Architecture

x86_64 / amd64

[chuckaknuckle]

I just figured this out. Before proceeding you can always export to a backup.

Steps:

1. Launch/login to your Homebridge WebUI, go to Settings, and select Backup/Restore.
2. Once the backup is complete, select the three dots in the top right corner of the WebUI, and select Terminal.
3. It will show the current Node.js version. To update, enter: hb-service update-node
4. Restart HomeBridge as prompted.

Those are the steps that worked for me for Docker. I'm now showing as being on Node.js v20.11.0. I didn't lose any configuration or data when doing the update.

[juani13973]

Thx Chuckaknuckie.
I finally did it but in a different way. I asked in Chatgpt how to upgrade hombridge node.js bla bla and executed what came in. All work and did not loose anything.
I basically pause the old container and created a new one with the new image directing it to the same folder etc. It picked everything from the same folder and started with the same config. (the only difference in my new version of Qnap is that I had to define a new IP address and not the NAS one)

this is what came from Chat GPT :

Upgrading Homebridge running in a Docker container on your QNAP NAS involves a few steps. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Access your QNAP NAS:

   • Open a web browser and navigate to the QNAP web interface using the NAS IP address.

2. Stop the Homebridge Docker Container:

   • In the QNAP web interface, go to "Container Station."
   • Locate your Homebridge container in the list of containers.
   • Stop the Homebridge container.

3. Update the Docker Image:

   • Open Container Station.
   • In the "Container" tab, find your Homebridge container.
   • Select the Homebridge container and click on "Duplicate/Edit" or "Create" (depending on your QNAP version).
   • In the new container settings, find the "Image" section.
   • Update the Docker image tag to the latest version. You can find the latest version on the Homebridge Docker Hub page.
   • Click "Apply" to save the changes.

4. Start the Updated Container:

   • Go back to the "Container" tab in Container Station.
   • Start the newly created container (which has the updated image).

5. Check Logs for Errors:

   • Monitor the logs for any errors or issues during the startup of the updated Homebridge container. You can find logs in the Container Station interface.

6. Verify Homebridge Functionality:

   • Once the container has started without errors, verify that Homebridge is functioning correctly by checking its logs for any issues.

7. Update Homebridge Plugins:

   • If you have Homebridge plugins installed, it's a good idea to check for updates and update them if necessary.

     docker exec -it <your_homebridge_container_name> npm outdated -g
     docker exec -it <your_homebridge_container_name> npm update -g

   • Replace <your_homebridge_container_name> with the actual name of your Homebridge container.

8. Backup Configuration:

   • Before making significant changes, it's always a good practice to back up your Homebridge configuration. You can usually find the configuration file in the host machine's file system or within the Docker volume you have mapped.

9. Reconfigure (if necessary):

   • Check the release notes of the Homebridge version you're upgrading to. If there are any breaking changes or new configuration options, adjust your Homebridge configuration file accordingly.

10. Test Your Devices:

    • After the upgrade, test your smart home devices to ensure they are still working with Homebridge.

Remember to consult the Homebridge and Docker documentation for any version-specific instructions or updates. Also, take note of any specific configurations you've made in your current setup, as you may need to replicate them in the updated version.

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