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Clawdbot Skill Homebridge

Smart home devices sit uncontrolled by your automation agents because there is no API bridge. Natural-language home control requires a Homebridge connection most agents do not have. Control Homebridge devices from inside OpenClaw.

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What breaks without openclaw homebridge skill

Smart home devices outside agent control. No natural-language interface to Homebridge scenes. Thermostat and lock control requiring separate apps.

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Natural-language smart home control via Homebridge × lights, locks, and thermostat support ÷ 15–25 minutes ÷ no dedicated home automation hub = full home control from one agent.

openclaw homebridge skill — what it actually does

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Query and control lights, locks, and thermostats from an OpenClaw session.
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List all connected Homebridge devices by name before issuing commands.
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Build home automation agents triggered by natural language instructions.
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Increase HOMEBRIDGE_TIMEOUT for slow Z-Wave device response times.
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Enable Homebridge API in config.json before attempting connection.

Security check — openclaw homebridge skill

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm macOS, Linux; OpenClaw ≥1.0; Homebridge instance compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw homebridge skill in 15–25 minutes

Setup time: 15–25 minutes

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You need:
  • OpenClaw core
  • Homebridge instance
  • Homebridge API token

Install the package:

# Install via ClawhHub
clawhub install jiasenl/clawdbot-skill-homebridge
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Enable Homebridge API in config.json and generate an API token
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Set HOMEBRIDGE_URL and HOMEBRIDGE_TOKEN in .env
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Install the skill
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Run /homebridge devices list to see connected devices

Troubleshooting openclaw homebridge skill

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1. Device names in Homebridge must match exactly — use /homebridge devices list to confirm
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2. Slow device responses (e.g. Z-Wave) may time out — increase HOMEBRIDGE_TIMEOUT in .env

Compatibility & status

Works with: macOS, Linux; OpenClaw ≥1.0; Homebridge instance intermediate Last updated: Oct 2025 ★ 130 on GitHub MIT

Official docs →

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Your smart home devices are automated everywhere except inside your agents. Install before the next scene setup and bring home control into your OpenClaw workflow.

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