This third-party Synology Package simplifies the process of running Homebridge on x86_64 Synology NAS devices.
To use this package on DSM 7, your Synology NAS must have an Intel or AMD x86_64 based CPU.
This package will deploy Homebridge and the Homebridge UI natively on your Synology NAS. It will create a new shared named homebridge to store the Homebridge configuration and user data.
Step 1: Download the .spk from here: https://github.com/oznu/homebridge-syno-spk/releases/tag/2.0.0
Step 2: Open Package Center in DSM and select the Manual Install option.
Step 3: Click Agree when warned about using a package from an unknown publisher.
Step 4: Click Done to confirm installation. This may take some time as the latest version of Homebridge is downloaded and installed.
Step 5: Use the Homebridge app icon in the main menu to access the Homebridge UI where you can manage your setup.
The Homebridge Config UI app starts on port 8581. The default username is admin with password admin.
To use this package on DSM 6, you must have the Synology Docker Package installed.
This package will deploy the oznu/homebridge image using the recommended settings.
Step 1: Download the .spk from here: https://github.com/oznu/homebridge-syno-spk/releases/tag/1.3.0
Step 2: Open Package Center in DSM and select the Manual Install option.
Step 3: Click Yes when warned about using a package from an unknown publisher.
Step 4: Enter the path where you want Homebridge to store it's config.
Step 5: Complete the wizard. The first time you install may take some time as the latest oznu/homebridge image is downloaded from Docker Hub.
Step 6: Use the Homebridge app icon in the main menu to access the Homebridge UI where you can manage your setup.
The Homebridge Config UI app starts on port 8581. The default username is admin with password admin.
From time to time you may need to upgrade the oznu/homebridge Docker container image which can be done by stopping and starting the package in the Synology DSM Package Center.
If you have an issue with the installation of Homebridge using this package please raise an issue on this project's GitHub page. For everything else:
- Docker/Platform Issues: oznu/docker-homebridge
- Homebridge Conifg UI Issues: oznu/homebridge-config-ui-x
- General Homebridge Issues: nfarina/homebridge
- For problems with individual plugins please raise issues on the relevant GitHub project page.
Pull requests are welcome.
See the Synology DSM Developer Guide.
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