Homebridge-http-lock-mechanism NPM

homebridge-http-lock-mechanism

Description

This homebridge plugin exposes a web-based locking device to Apple's HomeKit. Using simple HTTP requests, the plugin allows you to lock/unlock the device. Please look at homebridge-web-lock if you want a plugin that allows for real-time status updates.

Find script samples for the lock in the examples folder.

Installation

Install homebridge
Install this plugin: npm install -g homebridge-http-lock-mechanism
Update your config.json file

Configuration

"accessories": [
     {
       "accessory": "HTTPLock",
       "name": "Lock",
       "apiroute": "http://myurl.com"
     }
]

Core

Key	Description	Default
`accessory`	Must be `HTTPLock`	N/A
`name`	Name to appear in the Home app	N/A
`apiroute`	Root URL of your device	N/A

Optional fields

Key	Description	Default
`autoLock`	Whether your lock should re-lock after being opened	`false`
`autoLockDelay`	Time (in seconds) until your lock will auto lock if enabled	`10`
`pollInterval`	Time (in seconds) between device polls (if `polling` is enabled)	`120`

Additional options

Key	Description	Default
`timeout`	Time (in milliseconds) until the accessory will be marked as Not Responding if it is unreachable	`3000`
`http_method`	HTTP method used to communicate with the device	`GET`
`username`	Username if HTTP authentication is enabled	N/A
`password`	Password if HTTP authentication is enabled	N/A
`model`	Appears under the Model field for the accessory	plugin
`serial`	Appears under the Serial field for the accessory	apiroute
`manufacturer`	Appears under the Manufacturer field for the accessory	author
`firmware`	Appears under the Firmware field for the accessory	version