Homey Watchdog

Python script to monitor a Homey Pro http port response.

If the Homey Pro doesn't respond with a proper json message, the script will reset the Unifi switch port PoE power using Unifi Network Controller API.

Prerequisities

No changes need on your Homey Pro.

Local account is needed as super admin on the Unifi Controller.

Usage

usage: poe_switch.py [-c CONFIG]

Change the PoE Mode of UniFi switches controlled by Unifi Network Controller.

options:
  -h, --help            show this help message and exit
  -c CONFIG, --config CONFIG
                        Use CONFIG file for the configuration

Configuration and installation

Copy sample/homey-watchdog.conf to the source directory and edit it for your environment.

[Settings]
monitor_url = https://example.com
monitor_json_vars = var1,var2,var3
monitor_interval = 60
retry_count = 3
controller = your_controller_address
username = your_username
password = your_password
mac = your_device_mac
ports = 1,2,3
state = auto
log_level = info
test = false

After editing, run make install to install the script and configuration to /usr/local/(bin|etc) and the systemd service unit file to /etc/systemd/system/.

Now you can enable, start and stop the servive:

systemctl enable homey-watchdog.service
systemctl start homey-watchdog.service
systemctl stop homey-watchdog.service

Tested on

Homey Pro 2023, firmware 10.2.1
UniFi OS 3.2.9
Unifi Network 8.0.28

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