Overview

HomeKit support for the impatient. Homebridge adds HomeKit support to your non-HomeKit smart home devices. The project has 25K+ GitHub stars and is licensed under Apache-2.0.

Normalized Features

Source: tool-features-normalized.json

docker, mobile app, plugins, unraid.

Deploy

Docker

Self-host with Docker Compose

Coolify

One-click via Coolify panel

Elestio

Managed hosting from $9/mo

PikaPods

Simple managed hosting

Features

Integrations & APIs

Plugin / Extension System

Mobile & Desktop

Mobile App

Replaces

Apple HomeKit

10 tools

Compare Homebridge

Home Assistant vs

Homebridge

Home Assistant is a full home automation platform with dashboards, automations, and 2,000+ integrations. Homebridge is specifically for exposing non-HomeKit devices to Apple HomeKit. Most serious home automation users choose Home Assistant.

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