grover/homebridge-dacp

Remotely control Apple TV and iTunes via HomeKit.

Homebridge DACP

This platform plugin enables Homebridge to control devices or programs, which implement DACP. Examples of programs or devices that can be controlled by this plugin are Apple TV and iTunes.

Any system capable of running Homebridge can be used to run homebridge-dacp. The only need is network access to the device or program in question. There is no need to run this on the same machine as iTunes to expose it via HomeKit.

homebridge-dacp provides volume control and play/pause controls via HomeKit. These can be used in conjunction with the homebridge-callmonitor plugin to pause media playback or to reduce the playback volume while on a phone call.

The Speaker service, which provides volume control and mute, can be disabled if it is not required - for example if the Apple TV is connected to an A/V receiver that is integrated with HomeKit via a different plugin.

Status

Changelog

See the changelog for changes between versions of this package.

Documentation

• Supported HomeKit Apps
• Supported DACP servers
• Installation instruction
  • Configuring Apple TV
  • Configuring iTunes
  • Feature Toggles
  • Configuring Playlists
  • Macros
  • Artwork
• Custom Services and Characteristics
  • Media Skipping Service
  • Now Playing Service
  • Player Controls Service
  • Playlist Control Service
  • Input Control Service
• Examples
  • Basic installation
  • Apple TV configuration
  • iTunes configuration
  • Features
  • Playlists
  • Multiple remotes for multiple apps/devices

Some asks for friendly gestures

If you use this and like it - please leave a note by staring this package here or on GitHub.

If you use it and have a problem, file an issue at GitHub - I'll try to help.

If you tried this, but don't like it: tell me about it in an issue too. I'll try my best to address these in my spare time.

If you fork this, go ahead - I'll accept pull requests for enhancements.

Contributors

This work is based on the work of others, see CONTRIBUTING for the credits.

License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2017 Michael Fröhlich

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