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Grzegorz edited this page Aug 31, 2024 · 13 revisions

Welcome to the homebridge-melcloud-control wiki!

Plugin install

  • npm install -g homebridge-melcloud-control

Note

Important changes

  • v0.1.x The old plugin and config need to be first removed from Homebridge and HomeKit and added again.
  • v0.4.0 Main control mode, buttons and presets need to be configured again!!!
  • v1 After update to v1 and above from v0 the devices need to be added to the Home app again and the old unresponsive remove!!! This devices will be removed from all automations and scenes!!!
  • v2 After update to v2 from v1 only RESTFull and MQTT config settings need to be updated in config.
    • v2.4 and above require upcomming homebridge v2
  • v3 After update to v3 the plugin need to be configured using Config UI X.
    • do not configure it manually, always using Config UI X
    • required Homebridge v2.0.0 and above

Troubleshooting

  • If for some reason the device is not displayed in HomeKit app try this procedure:
    • Using Config UI:
      • Go to Homebridge Settings >> Reset Options >> Disconnect Bridge/Camera/TV/External Accessories.
      • Remove the AVR child bridge and the accessory, restart homebridge and try to add it again.
    • Alternative method:
      • Go to ./homebridge/persist macOS or /var/lib/homebridge/persist for RPI.
      • Remove AccessoryInfo.xxx file which contain Your device data: {"displayName":"Air Conditioner"}.
      • Next remove IdentifierCashe.xxx file with same name as AccessoryInfo.xxx.
      • Restart Homebridge and try add it to the HomeKit app again.

Adding to HomeKit

  • Each accessory needs to be manually paired. *Open the Home app on your device.
    • Tap the Home tab, then tap .
    • Tap Add Accessory, and select I Don't Have a Code, Cannot Scan or More options.
    • Select Your accessory and press add anyway.
    • Enter the PIN or scan the QR code, this can be found in Homebridge UI or Homebridge logs.
    • Complete the accessory setup.

Development

Please feel free to create a Pull request and help in development. It will be highly appreciated.

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