Introduction
This homebridge plugin allows you to control PJLink compatible projectors through HomeKit.
Installation
- Install homebridge using
npm install -g homebridge
- Install this plugin using
npm install -g homebridge-pjlink
- Update your homebridge config file to include the plugin and your projector(s)
Configuration
Example configuration
{
"platforms": [
{
"name": "PJLink",
"platform": "PJLink",
"devices": [
{
"name": "Projector",
"ip": "192.168.2.26",
"port": 4352,
"password": "password",
"pollingInterval": 10
}
]
}
]
}
Configuration Options
Property | Type | Required | Default | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
id | string | No | The unique identifier of the projector | |
name | string | Yes | The name of the projector as it will appear in HomeKit | |
ip | string | Yes | The IP address of the projector | |
port | number | No | 4352 | The port number of the projector |
password | string | No | The password for the projector | |
manufacturer | string | No | The manufacturer of the projector | |
model | string | No | The model of the projector | |
serialNumber | string | No | The serial number of the projector | |
version | string | No | The firmware version of the projector | |
pollingInterval | number | No | 10 | The interval at which the plugin polls the projector for updates |
enableSwitch | boolean | No | false | Enable a switch in HomeKit to turn the projector on or off |
enableSpeaker | boolean | No | false | Enable speaker controls in HomeKit for the projector |
Supported functionality
- Power on/off
- Input selection
- Volume control (if enabled in config)
Troubleshooting
- Make sure the IP address and port are correct
- Check the projector's manual to ensure it is compatible with PJLink
- Make sure the password is correct (if required)
- Try increasing the pollingInterval if updates are not being reflected in HomeKit