Somfy

Blinds Command

homebridge-blinds-cmd · v3.1.0

VerifiedLocal

Adds non-smart motorized blinds to HomeKit controlled through command-line scripts.

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What it says it supports

Brands

Somfy

Devices it names

motorized blinds

Shows up in Apple Home as from its README

Windows and Coverings

What people report

Runs command-line scripts for blinds; script setup errors were config issues, and a gate variant was requested.

Works1
Requested1

Device	Status	What they said	Source
Somfy blinds via somfy.pl script	Works	Exit code 255 was missing script arguments in config; fixed Saved copy Describe The Problem: Homebridge loads the homebridge-blinds-cmd plugin but has a problem working with the script files. Homebridge not able to execute scripts. I am using somfy.pl. When I execute somfy.pl from the command line, it works perfectly. For example, this makes the shade go up: $./somfy.pl 1 up To Reproduce: Start Homebridge and try to change the state of a shade. Logs: This is the error: "Error executing the command: Command failed with exit code 255: " It also prints the output of "die $USAGE". Homebridge Version: 1.1.7 Node Version: 14.15.4 Homebridge-Blinds-Cmd Plugin Version: … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.	Issue #95 · 2021-01
Gate opener (script-driven)	Requested	User wants a gate/door version with no status reporting Saved copy Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe: I'm controlling a gate not a blind. Describe the solution you'd like: I'd love it if you could make a version of this for gates or doors. Describe alternatives you've considered: I haven't found any other good script launching plugins and I'm not a programmer. Additional context: This is an awesome plugin and it's works perfectly, but I'm controlling a gate. I use just one script for open and closed there's no status reporting. I have a dumb gate opener connecter to a Global Cache IP2CC. I'm not a programmer. I barely figured out … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.	Issue #456 · 2024-07

Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.

How it connects

Local

Shell scripts

Compatibility

Verified by Homebridge	Yes
Homebridge versions	>=1.0.0
Homebridge 2.0	No
Node.js	Not stated
Settings in Homebridge UI	Yes
Matter	No
Platform name	Blinds Command
License	ISC

Community signals

Downloads a week	58
Downloads a month	101
GitHub stars	16
Open issues	1
Closed issues	16
Last code push	2023-03-07
Latest version	3.1.0 (2020-12-01)
First published	2018-06-02
Releases	15

In ReReHome

Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.