Easy Step By Step Guide to Install Homebridge on a Raspberry Pi

In this video, I'll show you how easy it is to install Homebridge on a Raspberry Pi - The Easiest way ever ! This is a great way to have your home automation living on your Raspberry Pi, without having to install a full home automation suite nd start controlling your devices from anywhere in your Smart home!
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00:00 Intro
00:17 Opening
00:37 Current Smart Home Problems
01:29 What is Homebridge ?
02:49 What you will need to setup Homebridge ?
03:37 How to install Homebridge using a Raspberry Pi
05:47 How to add Homebridge to Apple Home App
06:05 Closing
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[@VestyX_G59]

Thanks for the most simplified tutorial I’ve seen for Homebridge!

[@eddiedsuza]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

[@chilisos]

Thank you for this super useful video. You're carrying this segment on KZbin!

[@eddiedsuza]

Glad it was helpful! cheers

[@NullHyp]

This was one of the clearest tutorials I've ever followed. Thanks!

[@eddiedsuza]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

[@jaredmorse9957]

Thanks for the refresher Eddie 🙏🏻

[@eddiedsuza]

My pleasure! Cheers Jared !

[@kbutube]

This was great. Thank you!

[@eddiedsuza]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@christispj]

Thank you, very easy tutorial. Great job!

[@eddiedsuza]

You're welcome! Cheers

[@emmanouilvrezas6169]

Thank you very much for the help you are Wonderful teacher !!!

[@eddiedsuza]

Your welcome .. Cheers

[@eddiedsuza]

Do check out my newly launched website 🔑 buildasmarthome.org and get to know my Smart Home Services

[@adamsimsiroglou1355]

Incredible Eddie! At one time, this task appeared to be quite intimidating especially for myself who purchased a Hubitat Hub due to the Raspberry Pi Shortage. Had I know it was this easy, I would have waited for the Pi Resupply. Just for clarity, does this mean at the point when you end the video, that you could add as example, the MYQ Garage Door into HomeKit without the MyQ Hub (home Hub)? Thanks for the awesome tutorial, I cannot wait to do this on my own.

[@eddiedsuza]

You can add your myq garage controller github.com/hjdhjd/homebridge-myq#readme As per the developer this plugin emulates the capabilities of a myQ HomeKit bridge device.

[@hederahelix622]

Nice explanation, thanks Eddie

[@eddiedsuza]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VishalPatel-uc2js]

Hi Eddie, great job some useful information as I’m just stating building my smart home. Would you say I start on a raspberry pie or a intel nuc. Or what do you recommend

[@eddiedsuza]

Hey Vishal ... if you have any one of them on hand and theres no need to purchase then go with the on-hand device. If you dont have any of them ... look for a second hand device and purchase it. Either hardware will work without any hiccups ... My personal preference - a raspberry pi

[@edndomotique9556]

Thank you for this very complete and very educational video. I just bought the Home Assistant Green box with the Sky Matter key, but I want to switch to Homebridge. Can I reset this box and integrate Homebridge instead? THANKS

[@eddiedsuza]

I dont think you can re-purpose the hardware ... HA is a uphill battle to win but once you climbed that its worth the journey

[@David..]

Thanks for this super helpful video. This is all super foreign to me but I need something to run a garage door smart controller with Siri/homekit and the Meross units I’ve had have been unreliable. Had a question. What sort of specs should I look for for a Rasberry Pi if I want to really just run homebridge to a Wyze cam garage door controller? Seems like there are a lot of options at a variety of price points and I’m pretty Amish when it comes to this stuff. The plan would be to have it housed in a closet where my router is.

[@eddiedsuza]

You can use a base model 3b +

[@martyparshall4368]

Hello Eddie. Setup my homebridge using your scripts about a year ago with no issues however now seeing with several of my plugins I need to update node version. Do you have a video on that topic or advice to easily complete?

[@eddiedsuza]

Please follow this guide to update node github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/How-To-Update-Node.js

[@3liverse]

Would you be able to transfer the plugins from say a MacBook to the home-bridge set up on the raspberry pi or do I need to start over again?

[@eddiedsuza]

You can do a backup and restore. This can be found under back/restore > top right hand corner

[@lucasng3366]

Ur godsend, thank you

[@eddiedsuza]

Your Welcome. Cheers

[@cristiangeorgescus]

Thanks for this amazing tutorial! Made me buy a raspberry pi! 😅 I have a question : Does it work without a sonoff Zigbee dongle?

[@eddiedsuza]

Yes it will work without the dongle

[@Jackoftwowheels]

Hey Eddie..thanks for your videos..I'm a novice but I managed to use your tutorial to install scrypted on a Rasberry Pi 4 to get my Reolink Doorbell into HK..how would I install Homebridge to run alongside scrypted given that I already have scrypted installed via the microSD card?

[@eddiedsuza]

Awesome work on setting up scrypted on a Pi 4. I havent tried setting up homebridge on device thats running scrypted ..

[@roblegge1]

Unfortunately, here in 2024 you now get a message saying this in an "Uncertified accessory - add anyway?" and appears to require you to be connected via ethernet, you can't use WiFi. I tried three times before it timed out" but added HomeBridge anyway

[@eddiedsuza]

I highly recommend connecting the Homebridge server via a LAN connection but once done ... You can scan the QR code either LAN or WiFi with no issues provided your phone and the server are on the same subnet like 192.168.86.XX

[@chert023]

I installed homebridge on my computer. I just bought a Raspberry Pi and installed everything just like you said. How do I manage plugins or change the configuration from my Mac to the Raspberry Pi since it’s still on my mac

[@eddiedsuza]

Download a homebridge backup from the Mac and import it that into the Pi running the service.

[@mohsinmubarak3543]

Hi Eddie, Kindly suggest me alternate SBC for core of my smart home. I'm looking for SBC to install homebridge.

[@eddiedsuza]

Have you looked into orange pi !

[@thefallen924]

Hey Eddie, are there any benefits to running homebridge over running raspbianOS with homebrige in docker?

[@eddiedsuza]

You can add other docker containers and maximise your pi 4 (if you have it) use.

[@rkingslandjr83]

If the pi came with the operating system preinstalled on the sd card. Do you need to do it the way you show here or can you do it directly on the raspberry pi user interface?

[@eddiedsuza]

Use the method I have shown in the video. Download the official image > flash the SD card > connect to the network & access homebridge

[@bjornregterink]

Hi Eddie, i'm now running HB on a Windows pc, but get a pi tomorrow. Now the question, can i Just backup the Windows HB on a usbstick, and load the nu on the new HB install on the PI?

[@eddiedsuza]

Hey Bjorn ... Yes you can do a backup from your current Homebridge and just restore it once you set it up in your Pi - infact the new homebridge service will ask you if you want to restore from a Back up

[@Slider712]

Are you opening the browser on the pi or on the computer? Like when you’re using the homebridge, are you using from pi or remotely from your PC to the pi?

[@eddiedsuza]

Homebridge UI can be accessed from your computer and you need to be on the same local area network.

[@randygreen007]

Thanks for the tutorial but is it possible to do, install Homebridge, this on the OrangePi 5? Raspberry Pi is so hard to find as they’re always out of stock or you go on a waiting list.

[@eddiedsuza]

Yes you can do it on a Orange Pi 5 - Download the Linux 6.1 image from here & flash a micro SD card by using the Raspberry Pi Imager - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EH8mMQbgh4IgtOWKgg4nmRuZ57Gvfp9X & then you will need to use Terminal or Putty to access the Pi to follow this guide - github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/Install-Homebridge-on-Debian-or-Ubuntu-Linux Seems like I'll need to a video as well using a Orange Pi

[@randygreen007]

@@eddiedsuzaI definitely appreciate your help as this is completely new to me. I’m actually researching how to get the image flashed onto the brand new card and Orange Pi module right now. I’m a photographer so I’m familiar with image transfer between my SD cards and Mac Studio but this M2 2230 doesn’t look like it’s going to fit any of my ports or card readers. The learning process starts now! haha. Thanks again for putting all this information into a way we can understand it.

[@eddiedsuza]

@@randygreen007 so I do have a orange pi and will do a video (still trying to find time for that) - however you will need to go to sites to get it working. Download Debian from here drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EH8mMQbgh4IgtOWKgg4nmRuZ57Gvfp9X & follow the instructions on this link to enable homebridge github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/Install-Homebridge-on-Debian-or-Ubuntu-Linux

[@iPigee]

But, is there a way to install it without having to start fresh? I already have a pi up and running but don’t want to reflash it. If I do, I won’t be able to use my bother pi features.

[@MrLukec1976]

Hi Eddie, how do you get the widget for your iPhone?

[@eddiedsuza]

Hey Luke ... Heres the video to get the homebridge widget - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJnaen2chaqqo9U

[@rukie6654]

Hy Eddie,how can i connect my raspberry pi0w with DTH22 to anothers raspberry 3B+ with Homebridge.I want to see in Homebridge temp and humidity from pi0w because i have multiple device connected at raspberry 3b+ (zigbee sonoff ...etc).Pi0w run mqtt and homebridge also.Many thanks for everything ,you are the best !

[@eddiedsuza]

Oh boy that a curve ball thrown at me ..... i wanted to try DTH22 however its still in the back burner .... will try someday 😅

[@rukie6654]

@@eddiedsuza I did it Eddie and everything works like a charm.Thanks for all your videos.👍

[@eddiedsuza]

@@rukie6654 Your welcome ... cheers

[@aryaa8694]

Hi Eddie! Am already running home bridge on raspberry pi 3+ on wifi ( not ethernet)everything is working just fine.. I feel 1gb variant seems exhausted.. I have purchased a Brand new Raspberry pi 4 8gb.. I have taken backup from my exist home bridge setup..how do I install the same on my new Raspberry pi 4... I don't want lose any accessories & plug-ins from my existing setup.. Pls guide me 🙏

[@eddiedsuza]

Hello Arya ... Load Homebridge and then go to Backup & Restore and just import the backup from the pi 3b+ It will install and import the config plus the QR code .... You will not need to do anything.

[@sguraiah]

Hi Eddie, how do I toggle the cooling fan in Raspberry pi 4 2gb via Homebridge as it's always on and noisy?

[@eddiedsuza]

If you are using an argon case - then theres a way of toggling the fan. I dont know of any plugin that supports the Pi fan. 😀

[@ixAtomxi]

May I know with Argon case and homebridge flashed, how do you toggle the fan? Can we still have the script which control the fan automatically running? Wanted to make sure this setup works before purchasing the case.

[@eddiedsuza]

@@ixAtomxi Argon has a working fan script that you need to execute separately github.com/okunze/Argon40-ArgonOne-Script

[@cweb1988]

Do I have to leave the micro SD card in the Rasberry PI or can I take it out after installing?

[@eddiedsuza]

Yes you have to leave it in as the operating system is written on the SD card

[@gamen8815]

Hello Eddie! Never used anything raspberry before. Can I do this with a Raspberry Pi Zero W? ChatGPT tells me I should install Raspbian Lite on it. I would only use that with my philips tv. would that config enough? Edit: or should I use a Orange Pi Zero 3 1GB RAM DDR4 Allwinner H618 WiFi?

[@eddiedsuza]

Yes you can and here's the guide github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/Install-Homebridge-on-Raspbian

[@SergioMartinez-gj3hb]

Can we use any Raspberry Pi? I found this model Raspberry Pi Zero W, but i dont know if it gonna work

[@eddiedsuza]

Sergio - Yes you can run on a Pi Zero but remember it wont be able to handle camera feeds

[@Zerabavel]

Hey, I have already configured the Homebridge with raspberry pi and works flawlessly with all HomeKit devices, what if I want to add a new device via smart life. should I reconfigure again, just to adding one device ? or once I add the device via smart life app, the device will automatically come to Home App. P.S, already few of my previously configured devices are via smart life.

[@eddiedsuza]

Just restart the homebridge service and it will pull the updated list of devices or better still run the plugin as a child bridge and reload the bridge to pull the latest devices

[@bpz2519]

Can I install Home Assistant on the same Raspberry Pi after I install the Homebridge OS on Pi4B?

[@eddiedsuza]

You could however only thru docker containers

[@mikelowry2254]

Hi, i'm thinking about doing this but unsure which raspberry pi to get what would you recommend

[@eddiedsuza]

A 3b+ will do the trick

[@mikelowry2254]

@@eddiedsuza thanks man was looking at the pi zero but thinking it’s not enough power what size 3 b

[@MathieuDeVinois]

Just got my rasperry pi. I didn't buy any zigbee for now as I dont want to spend to much on add-ons and then i can't even get the basics to work. Your tutorials seem stright forward for newbies like me. so with your help I maybe get it done. And finally centralize all the smart home mess I have at my home now. (tuya-wifi-devices, smarthings-hub, Dana-bridge (bluetooth hub), some zigbee devices, switchbot vacuum robot, MI home for another robot etc.........) some IR and RF devices. it drives me crazy! And even as meta is set now as standart. I doubt all futur devices are set to work with meta right now. and i doubt my old device will ever allow it if it is even possible for them to upgrade...

[@eddiedsuza]

Homebridge User interface has gotten a lot more easy to understand plus the plugins have good quality guides (at least the most used ones). If you are still overwhemed to do it on your own .... I do offer a service to remotely install your desired plugins as well as zigbee as well. calendly.com/eddie-dsouza/schedule-a-30-min-session

[@LeaDSenSaTioN]

Sorry for noob question. But if i follow this instruction can i then do your docker+scrypted tutorial. So in other words can i after i do all this install docker+scrypted over this image on my pi?

[@eddiedsuza]

Yes you can as long as it is a Pi 4 with 4GB

[@LeaDSenSaTioN]

@@eddiedsuza damn i have a pi 0 2w do you think it will work too?

[@eddiedsuza]

@@LeaDSenSaTioN it won't support it both from hardware as well as running the application

[@njoonojnojnobob]

How would i factory reset one of these? mine stopped working randomly I cant access through the internet and unplugging and replugging doesn't help so how can I completely reset the process and start a new.

[@eddiedsuza]

You will need to check if the SD card has gotten corrupted. My recommendation is purchase a new Micro SD card and reflash it with Homebridge.

[@satisfyngjumppie]

How can I made the raspberry run on Wi fi?

[@eddiedsuza]

Flash it with homebridge and power the device - it will broadcast a SSID to connect to your network

[@masaaj4512]

nc tq

[@eddiedsuza]

your welcome.

[@cottontails]

Can the micro sd be higher than 32GB?

[@eddiedsuza]

Yes you can use a higher storage. My recommendation is always at a minimum

[@chitownsfinest90]

I followed your tutorial, but it seems that Homebridge is no longer an option. Is there an easy way to install home bridge?

[@SyazruLavigne]

have you found the option yet? I tried to install it today but there's no Homebridge on the list.

[@chitownsfinest90]

I downloaded the PI recommended os (64bit for me), once raspberry pi was up and running, went to home bridge website, down in the install section chose raspberry pi OS, and in terminal (PI) pasted each of those 4 lines individually. Worked great. Somehow my other reply didn't show up. Hope this helps. @@SyazruLavigne

[@eddiedsuza]

Seems like the Pi Imager removed all of the free open source softwares may be a move to have them move to Debian 12 (64bit) .... again thats my hunch ... but follow the above instruction

[@lorenlgray]

follow the above? @@eddiedsuza

[@HermitStyle]

@@eddiedsuza what is the workaround for this? I see you said follow the above instruction but I don’t see where the question was answered. I’m running into the same issue as they have removed it. Thanks a lot in advance

[@jonas.gustafson]

I think I’ve screwed up my whole setup, and I need to remove everything and start over. I also accidentally deleted the Homebridge folder on my Mac 🤦🏼‍♂️ I’m desperate, would you please help me? 🙄

[@eddiedsuza]

Hey Jonas ... You'll need to do a clean install of Homebridge and then restore from a backup ( if you had done)

[@jonas.gustafson]

@@eddiedsuza Yeah I thought so too, so I did that. I can see my heating pump in the Homebridge UI, and the Homebridge hub is visible in HoneKit, but no accessories. I’m guessing it has something to do with the Homebridge folder isn’t on my Mac anymore..? Any ideas..? 🤔

[@chadholleran5930]

Fire

[@eddiedsuza]

Loved it

[@29goshawk]

how do you update JS node ?

[@eddiedsuza]

please run the below commands - sudo curl -fsSL deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash - sudo apt-get install -y nodejs git make g++ gcc

[@DarkenedBite]

Hello again! Homebridge isn't accepting my password, how can I reset it?

[@eddiedsuza]

Hello Archie - please follow this link to reset the password github.com/oznu/homebridge-config-ui-x/issues/138

[@calvinleong4102]

my homebridge on raspberry pi ethernet suddenly not working how to fix it ? cant connect to internet and cant login in to my pi ... help ..

[@eddiedsuza]

Please check if the device is alive on your network and the pi is powered. If not - it seems like the SD card is corrupted

[@calvinleong4102]

@@eddiedsuza my pi power is on red and green blinds also try sd card with new image but didn’t boot up connect to hdmi screen is nothing . All the while am using SSD on my raspberry pi . SSD no light up and Ethernet . Took SSD and plug in to my laptop look ok . R.I.P raspberry pi 4B 8gb 2 year 3 months 🥲 on home bridge

[@Teko_Tekor]

To much watter ...