Homebridge Broadlink RM [TV+AC Pro Fork]
Version 4.3.1+ notes
There are a couple of changes made in version 4.3.1 which might cause issues when you upgrade.
- There was a bug in how MAC addresses were stored in the plugin. If you specify a HOST in your config.json by MAC address, you'll likely need to correct this value after you update.
- In order to fix an issue in iOS 14, all TVs are now seperate accessories. Previously the first TV connected via Homebridge as a bridge. This means that after updating, that first TV will need to be removed and re-added to HomeKit.
- The Dehumidifer accessory has been updated to use the Humidity readings from your Broadlink device. If your Broadlink device doesn't support Humidity readings, or you don't want to functionality set
"noHumidity" : truein your config.json
For other changes, refer to the Change Log here.
About this fork
This fork adds support for the TV type indroduced in iOS 12.2. I'm only give support for this specific accessory type!
This fork also contains updates the to Air Conditioner accessory, as detailed in the documenation below.
If you want to use this fork, use this command:
npm i -g homebridge-broadlink-rm-pro
Homebridge Broadlink RM [Original]
Introduction
Welcome to the Broadlink RM Mini and Broadlink RM Pro plugin for Homebridge.
This plugin allows you to control your RM Mini and RM Pro with HomeKit using the Home app and Siri.
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Documentation
If the plugin is unable to discover your device, it's likely you've registered the device with the cloud so it no longer accepts local connections. In this case, follow these steps:
- Hold the reset button on your broadlink device until the light flashes
- In the IHC app (iOS / Android) Go through the "Add Device" steps
- When you reach the step to add the device to a room - quit the IHC app
This plugin should now be able to discover your device.
Base documentation can be found here. With the following additional configuration options available in this fork:
Switch Accessory
| key | description | example | default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pingGrace (optional) | Pauses ping status changes for the specified period (seconds) to allow device to start-up/shutdown after the change | 15 | 10 |
Fan Accessory
| key | description | example | default |
|---|---|---|---|
| hideSwingMode (optional) | Determines whether we should hide the swing mode UI or not. If true, also changes the accessory type to allow additional Fan icons. | true | false |
| alwaysResetToDefaults (optional) | If set, the fanSpeed is reset to its default when the fan is turned off. | true | false |
| defaultFanSpeed (optional) | Sets the default Speed for the fan when a value isn't already set. | 50 | 100 |
| stepSize (optional) | If set, sets the amount the fanSpeed will step up/down by | 10 | 1 |
Aircon Accessory
| key | description | example | default |
|---|---|---|---|
| w1DeviceID (optional) | Updates device current temperature from a Raspberry Pi Wire-1 thermometers (i.e. ds18b20). Value is the Device ID | 28-0321544e531ff | |
| heatOnly (optional) | Forces the Aircon accessory to only operate in Heat mode | true | false |
| coolOnly (optional) | Forces the Aircon accessory to only operate in Cool mode | true | false |
| noHumidity (optional) | Removes Humidity information from the device. It will be removed when using w1Device or temperatureFilePath | true | false |
"data" key-value object
The device can be setup to manage modes in one of two ways. If your AC unit accepts a hexcade to change mode only (without temperature details) you can set the mode keys (heat/cool) and then the temperatureX values to change the teperature. If your AC unit sends hexcodes that contain the mode AND temperature you can use the modeX codes alone.
When the mode is changed the mode hexcodes are sent first - if set. Then the modeX code is sent to set the temperature, if it is set. If a matching modeX code can't be found, the temperatureX code is sent. If neither of these temperature codes are found either defaultHeatTemperature or defaultCoolTemperature codes will be used depending on if the target Temperature is higher or lower than the current temperature.
| key | description |
|---|---|
| off | A hex code string to be sent when the air conditioner is asked to be turned off. |
| temperatureX | A hex code string where X is any temperature you wish to support e.g. "temperature30". |
| modeX | A hex code string where X is any temperture, and mode is one of "heat","cool", or "auto". Hex code used to set unit to the specified mode and temperature |
"temperatureX" and "modeX" key-value object
| key | description |
|---|---|
| data | Hex data stored as string. |
| pseudo-mode (optional) | The mode we set when this hex is sent. i.e. "heat" or "cool". For graphical purposes only (hence use of the term "pseudo"). Not recommended for ModeX key-values. |
TemperatureSensor Accessory
Adds a temperature and humidity sensor using the Broadlink device's sensors.
| key | description | example | default |
|---|---|---|---|
| noHumidity (optional) | Removes Humidity information from the device. It will be removed when using w1Device or temperatureFilePath | true | false |
| tempertureAdjustment (optional) | An adjustment value to tune the value from the value the broadlink returns | -5 | 0 |
| humidityAdjustment (optional) | An adjustment value to tune the value from the value the broadlink returns | -5 | 0 |
HumiditySensor Accessory
Adds a temperature and humidity sensor using the Broadlink device's sensors.
| key | description | example | default |
|---|---|---|---|
| humidityAdjustment (optional) | An adjustment value to tune the value from the value the broadlink returns | -5 | 0 |
TV Accessory
| key | description | example | default |
|---|---|---|---|
| enableAutoOff | Turn the TV off automatically when onDuration has been reached. | true | false |
| onDuration | The amount of time before the TV automatically turns itself off (used in conjunction with enableAutoOff). | 5 | 60 |
| enableAutoOn | Turn the TV on automatically when offDuration has been reached | false | true |
| offDuration | The amount of time before the TV automatically turns itself on (used in conjunction with enableAutoOn). | 5 | 60 |
| pingIPAddress | When an IP address is provided, it is pinged every second. If a response is received then the TV turns on, otherwise it turns off. | "192.167.1.77" | |
| pingIPAddressStateOnly | Using this option will prevent the hex code from being sent when the state changes | true | false |
| pingFrequency | The frequency in seconds that the IP address should be pinged | 5 | 1 |
| pingGrace (optional) | Pauses ping status changes for the specified period (seconds) to allow device to start-up/shutdown after the change | 15 | 10 |
| data | see below | ||
| subType (Optional) | Updates the icon in Home to either TV, STB, Stick, or Receiver | stb | tv |
"data" key-value object
| key | description |
|---|---|
| on | A hex code string to be sent when the tv is powered on. |
| off | A hex code string to be sent when the tv is powered off. |
| volume | see below |
| inputs | see below |
| remote | see below |
"volume" key-value object
Configuration for volume changes via the Control Centre remote
| key | description |
|---|---|
| up | A hex code string to be sent to turn the TV volume up. |
| down | A hex code string to be sent to turn the TV volume down. |
"inputs" key-value object
Inputs contain an array of the below settings, one for each input
| key | description |
|---|---|
| name | The name used for the mode, shown in the GUI. |
| type | One of the follow to represent the mode: 'other','home_screen','tuner','hdmi','composite_video','s_video','component_video','dvi','airplay','usb','application' |
| data | A hex code string to be sent to switch the TV to the selected input. |
"remote" key-value object
Configuration of button options in the Control Centre remote
| key | description |
|---|---|
| rewind | The hex code for this button function |
| fastForward | The hex code for this button function |
| nextTrack | The hex code for this button function |
| previousTrack | The hex code for this button function |
| arrowUp | The hex code for this button function |
| arrowDown | The hex code for this button function |
| arrowLeft | The hex code for this button function |
| arrowRight | The hex code for this button function |
| select | The hex code for this button function |
| back | The hex code for this button function |
| exit | The hex code for this button function |
| playPause | The hex code for this button function |
| info | The hex code for this button function |
Thanks
Original: Thanks to @tattn (https://github.com/tattn/homebridge-rm-mini3), @PJCzx (https://github.com/PJCzx/homebridge-thermostat), @momodalo (https://github.com/momodalo/broadlinkjs), and @lprhodes (https://github.com/lprhodes/homebridge-broadlink-rm) whose time and effort got this started.
In this fork: Thanks to @kiwi-cam (https://github.com/kiwi-cam), @Cloudore (https://github.com/Cloudore) and @Faisalthe01 (https://github.com/Faisalthe01) for your work!