Homebridge VM Boot Image

A minimal ISO image that runs Homebridge.

⚠️ For use in virtual machines only, do not boot this ISO in a machine with access to a disk containing data you care about.

Usage

Click here to download the latest homebridge-vm-image.iso (70 MB) ISO file.
Create a new virtual machine in HyperV, VirtualBox, Parallels Desktop, ESXi etc.
- OS: Linux -> Other Linux (64bit)
- Hyper-V: Select "Generation 1 VM"
Configure your virtual machine with the following settings:
- RAM: 1GB Minimum
- CPU: 1+
- HDD: 8GB virtual hard disk (thin / dynamic)
  - Important: Use a SATA / IDE Controller (SCSI controllers will not work)
- Network Adapter: Bridged Adapter (VirtualBox / Parallels Desktop) or External Switch (Hyper-V).
- ISO: homebridge-vm-image.iso (this must stay attached forever, so store the .iso in a safe place).
  - VirtualBox: check the "Is Live CD" box.
  - Parallels Desktop: you may need to re-mount the ISO once after the first boot in the VM settings.
Start your VM.
Connect to the address shown in the console window, eg. http://192.168.1.100:8581.
Manage Homebridge.