homebridge-config-ui-x VS homebridge-cmd4

There is already a report https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge-config-ui-x/issues/1912

I can't even search for plugins without getting a similar timeout error. I've tried everything in the Troubleshooting page, and the only thing that works at all is disabling ipv6 on my Eero Pro 6e network, which seems like a less desirable option. The Pro 6e doesn't have Homekit security features, and I don't have advanced security turned on. I've tried disabling ipv6 on the RPi and in Homebridge, but I'm only following random posts I find online, so I'm not even sure if I did that correctly. Sometimes I make a change and can no longer get into Homebridge through the portal, then I have to reinstall.

All these Terminal commands can be found here or in Terminal by typing

You should post a new enhancement issue to the repo

hb-service is part of the config-ui-x plug-in. You’ll need to install that first.

The UI has its own rest api

You should be able to remove specific accessories from displaying in Home via your homebridge, you can start homebridge in insecure mode: https://github.com/oznu/homebridge-config-ui-x/wiki/Enabling-Accessory-Control which should enable you to control accessories.

I just played with the CMD4 plugin (https://github.com/ztalbot2000/homebridge-cmd4/) and this has more flexibility (like adding a ton of virtual sensors and switches) but when it comes to what I'm trying to do (add a person without any manual state change), it doesn't have anything that works. I tried adding an "outlet" type and it just was treated like what I have basically.

You probably are looking for something like this https://github.com/ztalbot2000/homebridge-cmd4

hey there! i will do you one better. i will give you the project link, and the issue link where they talk about setup and configuration. its a bit more technical setting up the AppleTV portion. but this is currently among the more common uses for this. it can read the state, as well as CONTROL the state should you need or want too. i used to use this way back, but i havent kept up with the process of doing this since i got me a Hue Syncbox :)

Have you seen the example config? https://github.com/ztalbot2000/homebridge-cmd4/blob/master/Extras/config.json