Hello guys!
I’m not a very experienced user but managed to get HomeBridge working with Hass.IO using SSL.
Here is my config.json:
{
"bridge": {
"name": "Home Assistant",
"username": "B8:27:AB:B8:C2:6C",
"port": 51826,
"pin": "123-45-678"
},
"description": "Homebridge for Home Assistant",
"accessories": [],
"platforms": [
{
"platform": "HomeAssistant",
"name": "HomeAssistant",
"host": "https://mydomain.dyndns.org:8123",
"password": "mypassword",
"default_visibility": "visible",
"supported_types": [
"binary_sensor",
"cover",
"input_boolean",
"light",
"lock",
"scene",
"sensor",
"switch"
],
"logging": true,
"verify_ssl": false
}
]
}
I’ve also bought an used iPad Mini 2 and set it up as HomeKit device to use Home App outside my house, over 4G.
It’s been a couple of weeks now and started to notice a few things, so here are a few questions since Home app takes a while to update states:
- Is my configuration host correct (should I use my DynDNS domain or local IP)?
- Is my iPad possibly slowing thing out, since is connected to wifi? If so, can I do something about it?
- Does working with an Apple TV using Ethernet connection make things update faster?
- I was not able to use covers with Home app. I’ve set it up as template cover and optimistic mode on.
- Is anything else you can advice me?
The most problematic issue with this is that I have an alarm system that works with RF commands (using Broadlink remote). When I get out of the elevator, Home App takes about half a minute to update (even though my phone is already connected to wifi) and I have to wait outside my apartment to update the icon so I can disarm the alarm and get in… Also to open my garage door (RF) using 4G.
Thank you very much guys for your time and attention. I really appreciate this community!
Cheers!