How to Set Up Homebridge on a Raspberry Pi
Home automation is growing in popularity, but one of the biggest hurdles is compatibility between devices. Many manufacturers insist on using a branded app to configure and control smart home tech, with patchy compatibility with voice-activated systems like Siri, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa.
Combine Homebridge with the low-powered Raspberry Pi microcomputer and you're free to build an Apple-friendly automated home at a fraction of the cost.
Apple users are left behind, with Apple's own automation system (Apple HomeKit) costing more and with more stringent requirements for hardware developers to consider implementing. With this in mind, enter Homebridge, an open-source, third-party solution for Apple HomeKit-friendly devices (as well as others), allowing you to control and operate them without another Apple device.
Combine Homebridge with the low-powered Raspberry Pi microcomputer and you're free to build an Apple-friendly automated home at a fraction of the cost. If you want to set up Homebridge on a Raspberry Pi, here’s what you’ll need to do.
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