homebridge-automation-switches vs SwitchBotAPI

homebridge-automation-switches

A flexible automation switch for Homebridge: https://github.com/nfarina/homebridge (by grover)

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SwitchBot Open API Documents (by OpenWonderLabs)

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homebridge-automation-switches		SwitchBotAPI
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6	Mentions	12
110	Stars	766
-	Growth	4.4%
0.0	Activity	5.2
almost 3 years ago	Latest Commit	25 days ago
JavaScript	Language
MIT License	License	-

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homebridge-automation-switches

Posts with mentions or reviews of homebridge-automation-switches. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-02-21.

Can I trust HomeKit to properly run 30 min long shortcut automations?
1 project | /r/HomeKit | 22 Apr 2023

I use homebridge automation switches for timers.
Dummy alarm system
4 projects | /r/homebridge | 21 Feb 2023

Im searching for a plug-in that creates a dummy alarm system. I found this one but it’s not available anymore in homebridge… any alternatives?
Automate Turning On/Off Homepod Alarm?
1 project | /r/HomeKit | 4 Jan 2023

Check out automation-switches AlarmClock
Help setting up a selectable timer for HomeKit device
2 projects | /r/homebridge | 12 Nov 2022

https://github.com/grover/homebridge-automation-switches Maybe this plug-in can help you in some way?
HELP: Execute a shortcut when a HomeKit scene runs
2 projects | /r/pushcut | 18 Sep 2022

In Homebridge, create a dummy switch, I would use the automation switch plugin and use a standard switch and call it door lock.
Send push notification when temperature below or above XX degree
1 project | /r/homebridge | 25 Apr 2021

I’m using Automation switches for that. You can basically set the switch to be triggered as soon as the temperature reaches a certain value. In Apple‘s Home App, you can configure notifications to be triggered if the automation switch is activated.

SwitchBotAPI

Posts with mentions or reviews of SwitchBotAPI. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-09-18.

SwitchBot Open API has been updated, yay! Version 1.1.3!
1 project | /r/TrySwitchBot | 23 Mar 2023
Yo mofos, Web API for SwitchBot Blind Tilt is ready!
1 project | /r/TrySwitchBot | 11 Jan 2023
Can’t find the Secret for SwitchBot
1 project | /r/HOOBS | 15 Oct 2022
HELP: Execute a shortcut when a HomeKit scene runs
2 projects | /r/pushcut | 18 Sep 2022

They do have an API and there is a way in the app to get a token and secret key. I think those credentials are what's used to integrated into their Homebridge stuff as well - but Homebridge/HOOBS doesn't have door lock support (just their other products). Granted, I'm also not a coder - I am just barely able to fumble myself around these kind of pre-made tools here and there.
API v1.1 has been released, support locking and unlocking of SwitchBot Lock.
1 project | /r/TrySwitchBot | 16 Sep 2022

Guys, the new API v1.1 has been released, support locking and unlocking of SwitchBot Lock. Check it out here https://github.com/OpenWonderLabs/SwitchBotAPI. Thank you for your patience and support.
FYI, there's a pretty big outage for switchbot locks using the cloud API
1 project | /r/TrySwitchBot | 29 Jul 2022
First post. Hello world.
1 project | /r/TrySwitchBot | 15 Jul 2022

Hi there. Haven’t got a lot of request to support Node. Are you using our Restful API? https://github.com/OpenWonderLabs/SwitchBotAPI
OpenAPI Update!
1 project | /r/TrySwitchBot | 3 Mar 2022

For details, you can check out: https://github.com/OpenWonderLabs/SwitchBotAPI
【SwitchBot News】Sign up for BETA testing! Woo!
1 project | /r/TrySwitchBot | 20 Feb 2022

As such, we have updated our OpenAPI document on GitHub and added a description regarding the technical interface of SwitchBot Lock and SwitchBot Plug Mini for you guys to see, which you can browse by checking: GitHub - OpenWonderLabs/SwitchBotAPI: SwitchBot API Documents
Does anybody know how to integrate a Switchbot hub?
2 projects | /r/homeassistant | 7 Feb 2021

Yes, according to the OpenAPI information, IR devices can be controlled in much the same way as my curtains using API REST commands. You just need to insert the device ID for your IR blaster and the commands as indicated on the tables on that page. To find your device IDs, you can issue this command in a terminal/powershell:

What are some alternatives?

When comparing homebridge-automation-switches and SwitchBotAPI you can also consider the following projects:

homebridge-securitysystem - Homebridge plugin that creates a security system accessory that can be triggered by HomeKit sensors.

homebridge-nefit-easy - DEPRECATED — Homebridge plugin for Nefit Easy™

securitysystem

homebridge-switcheroo - Simple on/off or multiswitch radio buttons for http reqs. Useful for lights, A/V systems, home automation, whatever

node-red-contrib-zwave-js - The most powerful, high performing and highly polished Z-Wave node for Node-RED based on Z-Wave JS. If you want a fully featured Z-Wave framework in your Node-RED instance, you have found it.

homebridge-delay-switch - Delay switches for Homebridge: https://github.com/nfarina/homebridge

homebridge-ewelink - Homebridge plugin to integrate eWeLink devices into HomeKit.