homebridge-asus-router

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

1. Install homebridge
2. Install this plugin: npm install -g homebridge-http-lock-mechanism
3. 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

API Interfacing

Your API should be able to:

1. Return JSON information when it receives /status:

{
    "currentState": INT_VALUE
}

1. Set the state when it receives:

/setState?value=INT_VALUE

State key

State	Description
0	Open
1	Closed