homebridge-syntex

Homebridge SynTex UI

A simple UI to control and manage all of your homebridge accessory.
Also it provides special features for SynTex plugins:

• homebridge-syntex-knx
• homebridge-syntex-magichome
• homebridge-syntex-tuya
• homebridge-syntex-webhooks

Core Fearures

• Device Overview ( view and control their characteristics )
• Plugin Manager ( for information, updates and more )
• Colorful Log ( with filter tools and log level )
• Automation System ( faster and more stable than HomeKit automation )
• Remote Link ( app with offline mode and connection outside the local network )

Troubleshooting

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Installation

1. Install homebridge using: sudo npm install -g homebridge
2. Install this plugin using: sudo npm install -g homebridge-syntex
3. Install the webhooks plugin using: sudo npm install -g homebridge-syntex-webhooks
   ( to enable all features of the UI )
4. Update your config.json file. See snippet below.
5. Restart the Homebridge Service with: sudo systemctl restart homebridge; sudo journalctl -fau homebridge

Example Config

Info: If the baseDirectory for the storage can't be created you have to do it by yourself and give it full write permissions!

• sudo mkdir -p /var/homebridge/SynTex/ ( create the directory )
• sudo chown -R homebridge /var/homebridge/SynTex/ ( permissions only for homebridge )
• sudo chmod 777 -R homebridge /var/homebridge/SynTex/ ( permissions for many processes )

"platforms": [
    {
        "platform": "SynTex",
        "baseDirectory": "/var/homebridge/SynTex",
        "options": {
            "port": 1711,
            "language": "us",
            "remote": false,
            "password": "1234",
            "refresh": 60000
        },
        "log": {
            "debug": false
        }
    },
    {
        "platform": "SynTexWebHooks",
        "baseDirectory": "/var/homebridge/SynTex",
        "options": {
            "port": 1710,
            "language": "us"
        },
        "log": {
            "debug": false
        },
        "accessories": []
    }
]

Required Parameters

• platform is always SynTex
• baseDirectory The path where your data and logs are stored.

Optional Parameters

• port To access the bridge website.
• language You can use your country initials if you want to change it ( Currently supported: us, en, de )
• debug For further information because of troubleshooting and bug reports.
• remote To control your devices on the go with the enhanced offline app without port forwarding. ( Currently in beta, more information soon )
• password To protect your remote connection against strangers. ( Only needed when remote is enabled )
• refresh Sets the update interval for device states. ( 0 = only refresh on restart )

SynTex WebHooks Config

Please visit the Homebridge SynTex WebHooks README file for the config and further information:
https://github.com/SynTexDZN/homebridge-syntex-webhooks#readme

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Currently Supported

SynTex Devices

• Climate Sensor
• Temperature Sensor
• Humidity Sensor
• Weather Sensor
• Light Sensor
• Rain Sensor
• Motion Sensor
• Contact Sensor
• Relais
• Switch
• Stateless Switch
• LED Controller
• Special Devices ( Doorbell, Multi-Device, .. )

Other Accessories

• Temperature Sensor
• Humidity Sensor
• Light Sensor
• Leak Sensor
• Motion Sensor
• Contact Sensor
• Smoke Sensor
• Occupancy Sensor
• Airquality Sensor
• Stateless Switch
• Switch / Relais / Outlet
• LED Lights / Dimmable Lights / RGB Lights
• Window Coverings