@switchbot/homebridge-switchbot-ble

@switchbot/homebridge-switchbot-ble

Installation

Installing bluetooth libraries

Ubuntu, Debian, Raspbian

sudo apt-get install bluetooth bluez libbluetooth-dev libudev-dev

See the document of the @abandonware/noble for other operating systems details.

Installing package

sudo npm install -g @switchbot/homebridge-switchbot-ble

Configuration

Add this to your homebridge config.json file

"platforms": [
    {
        "platform": "SwitchBotPlatform",
        "name": "SwitchBotPlatform"
    }
]

If it work, add devices.

"platforms": [
    {
        "platform": "SwitchBotPlatform",
        "name": "SwitchBotPlatform",
        "devices": [
            {
                "type": "bot",
                "name": "Bot 2c",
                "bleMac": "d4:cc:43:97:ae:2c"
            },
            {
                "type": "bot",
                "name": "Bot 51",
                "bleMac": "e7:4d:36:cf:9e:51",
                "scanDuration": 2000
            }
        ]
    }
]

Requird Settings

• devices - SwitchBot devices list.
• type - Device type. Currently only bot is supported.
• name - Device name.
• bleMac - Device mac address. You can find it in App settings.

Optional Settings

• scanDuration - Scan timeout. BLE Central must first scan the advertising. Default is 1000(unit: ms). Longer time to ensure device discovery but slower response.