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 |
API Interfacing
Your API should be able to:
- Return JSON information when it receives
/status
:
{
"currentState": INT_VALUE
}
- Set the state when it receives:
/setState?value=INT_VALUE
State key
State | Description |
---|
0 | Open |
1 | Closed |