Description
The Homekit Hub Lite is a device that allows users to control various smart home devices from different apps, such as Ewelink, Smart Life, and Tuya, through Apple HomeKit. It connects to the home network via Wi-Fi and can be managed through a simple website. The device supports plugins for connecting to 3rd-party APIs and can be controlled using Siri through Apple devices. It also supports add-on devices from SystemGo and can be used to control Sonoff, Tuya/SmartLife, Eachen, Shelly, and Broadlink devices. The only requirement for operation is a HomePod or Apple TV 4th Gen as the hub/gateway. The device is managed through a lightweight NodeJS server and can be updated through the website.
** Please note if you add on IP or RTSP Camera feeds this will slow down the HomeKit Bridge Lite. if you wish to bring in IP/RTSP cameras please look at HomeKit Bridge
HomeBridge is a lightweight NodeJS server you can run on your home network that emulates the iOS HomeKit API. It supports Plugins, which are community-contributed modules that provide a basic bridge from HomeKit to various 3rd-party APIs provided by manufacturers of "smart home" devices.
This is a complete unit that allows you to bring items from Ewelink, Smart Life, Tuya and other popular smart home apps into Apple HomeKit. Take control through one app and set times and control your home fully. The unit connects to your home network via Wi-fi and then you can log into the device and load some details and this will then bring through your devices from Ewelink, Smart Life, Tuya into HomeKit.
There is a simple website to log into to make changes and log into the plugin and add in additional Plugins if needed. From time to time the plugins do require an update and this can all be managed from the simple website
You can even use Siri to do the commands through your apple watch, iPhone, iPad, HomePod or Siri remote.
Add on devices sold through SystemGo for items like taking control of your Electric Gate or Garage Motor and Siri can action all while you are driving to your property. All items sold on System Go like Sonoff, Tuya/SmartLife, Eachen, Shelly, Broadlink all will work in HomeKit.
The only requirement for all to operate is a HomePod, Apple TV 4th Gen. This is the hub/gateway for all to operate your home when you not home.
Features
- Emulates the iOS HomeKit API- Supports Plugins for connecting to 3rd-party APIs of smart home devices- Compatible with popular smart home apps such as Ewelink, Smart Life, Tuya- Connects to home network via Wi-Fi- Simple website for managing devices and making changes- Can be controlled using Siri through Apple devices- Compatible with add-on devices from SystemGo- Can be used to control Sonoff, Tuya/SmartLife, Eachen, Shelly, and Broadlink devices in HomeKit- Supports control of Electric Gate and Garage Motor
Specifications
- Lightweight NodeJS server- Only requires a HomePod or Apple TV 4th Gen as the hub/gateway- Manageable from a simple website- Requires an Apple device for Siri control- Can update plugins from the website.
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