Detailed step-by-step for Hoobs/HE interconnection?

[gmaples]

I've read through several threads on how to interconnect with Hoobs, but it remains as clear as mud to me. Does anyone know of a detailed description on how to get them to talk to each other?

I have an Apple HomePod and will soon add a few "homepod mini" devices (just announced). I want to be able to use Siri voice control for my HE managed devices. Who has gotten this working, and is there a blow-by-blow description of getting it working?

Thanks in advance!

[rakeshg]

@gmaples

Does anyone know of a detailed description on how to get them to talk to each other?

Here is a link on how to configure MakerAPI to talk with Homebridge and installing the Hubitat Plug-in for Homebridge. Hoobs is just a packaged version of Homebridge and you should follow their directions for installing plug-ins. It's the configuration on the Maker API and the config.json on Homebridge that is a bit confusing.

New Homebridge Plug-in via MakerAPI

This new plugin does not rely on the "Homebridge App" in Hubitat and utilizes the MakerAPI and it's event stream to communicate with Hubitat. A few caveats upfront: You will have to redo all of your room assignments in the Home App on your phone Installation: 1. Hubitat MakerAPI App Configuration Under the Hubitat Web Interface, Click on Apps in the left side menu. Click on the button +Add Built-In App Select Maker API from the list of apps Enable Allow Access via Local IP Address …

I have Homebridge working on a RPi4 using this image and it works flawlessly.

Release v1.0.12 · homebridge/homebridge-raspbian-image

[csteele]

Raspberry PI Image for Homebridge + Node-Red

I've created an image that starts with Homebridge-Raspian-Image then layers on, a Node-Red installation including a dozen Hubitat common Palettes. In other words, it's a very good place to start if you're new to Hubitat, Node-Red or Homebridge. [Note: I happened to choose Homebridge-Raspian-Image over HOOBS because I personally have had better luck with that image. It's just a personal preference.] Upon boot, as with Homebridge-Raspian-Image or HOOBS, there's a wifi-direct SSID that you join …

That gives you a pre-built Raspberry Pi image, ready to copy to an SD card. On boot, Homebridge is running as is Node-Red. It's a great way to get started because all the Hubitat pieces are pre-installed too.