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Grzegorz edited this page Aug 29, 2022 · 13 revisions

Welcome to the homebridge-melcloud-control wiki!

Plugin install

  • npm install -g homebridge-melcloud-control

Note

  • The Heat Pump and Energy Recovery Ventilation v0.3.0 is in beta test.

Important changes v0.1.x and above!!!

  • The old plugin and config need to be first removed from Homebridge and HomeKit and added again.
  • The platform name and password properties was changed due collision with same already exist plugins from other developers.

Troubleshooting

  • If for some reason the device is not displayed in HomeKit app try this procedure:
    • Go to ./homebridge/persist macOS or /var/lib/homebridge/persist for RPI.
    • Remove AccessoryInfo.xxx file which contain Your device data: {"displayName":"DeviceName"}.
    • Next remove IdentifierCashe.xxx file with same name as AccessoryInfo.xxx.
    • Restart Homebridge and try add it to the HomeKit app again.

Adding to HomeKit

  • Each accessory needs to be manually paired. *Open the Home app on your device.
    • Tap the Home tab, then tap .
    • Tap Add Accessory, and select I Don't Have a Code, Cannot Scan or More options.
    • Select Your accessory and press add anyway.
    • Enter the PIN or scan the QR code, this can be found in Homebridge UI or Homebridge logs.
    • Complete the accessory setup.

Development

Please feel free to create a Pull request and help in development. It will be highly appreciated.

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