homebridge-dripping-pro v1.0.2
homebridge-dripping-pro
This is a Homebridge plugin for controlling the Kamoer Dripping Pro devices in Apple HomeKit.
Installation
Prerequisites
System dependencies
This plugin is using Noble in the background with the same package dependencies. You can install these dependencies using apt-get, if not already done.
(sudo) apt-get install bluetooth bluez libbluetooth-dev libudev-dev
For more details and descriptions for other platforms see the Noble documentation. At the moment Noble does not support Node 10. Please use Node 9 if you want to use this plugin, untis the issues with Noble are resolved.
MAC address
Ensure you know the MAC address of your Dripping Pro device. You can use hcitool lescan to scan for devices. The device will appear as AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF grow_c in the list.
npm
(sudo) npm install -g --unsafe-perm homebridge-dripping-pro
Known Issues
Example Configuration
{
"accessory": "DrippingPro",
"accessoryId": "xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx",
"name": "Irrigation"
}
Key | Description | Optional / Required |
---|---|---|
accessory | Has to be DrippingPro. | Required |
name | The name of this accessory. This will appear in your HomeKit app. | Required |
accessoryId | The MAC address of your Dripping Pro device. | Required |
Running
Due to Bluetooth access, Homebridge must run with elevated privileges to work correctly i.e. sudo or root.
Credits
- honkmaster - homebridge-mi-flora
- fredericbarthelet - homebridge-smappee
Legal
Kamoer Dripping Pro are registered trademarks of Kamoer Fluid Tech (Shanghai)Co.,Ltd
This project is in no way affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored or endorsed by Kamoer Fluid Tech (Shanghai)Co.,LTD or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries.