Delay Switch
homebridge-delay-switch · v3.3.1
Creates virtual switches that auto-turn off after a delay and trigger a motion, contact or occupancy sensor.
What it says it supports
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
Sensor readings in its code
What people report
- Works2
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutron switches with Delay Switch | Works | Delay Switch plugin turns fan switch off after set minutesSaved copyI use Lutron switches + the Delay Switch plugin. Turning on the fan switch triggers an XX minute delay switch. The delay switch then triggers the fan switch back off. Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Reddit comment · 2021-06 |
| Schlage Encode Plus | Works | Used with Eve contact sensor and delay switch to keep lock from locking while door openSaved copyJust did something like this last night, but used HomeBridge-delay-switch to do similar. schlage encode plus paired with an eve window and door contact sensor Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Reddit comment · 2022-04 |
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
No external device (virtual accessories)
You’ll need
- Node 22 or 24
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^22.10.0 || ^24.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | DelaySwitch |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 12 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 109 |
| GitHub stars | 153 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 71 |
| Last code push | 2026-05-13 |
| Latest version | 3.3.1 (2026-05-06) |
| First published | 2017-01-01 |
| Releases | 36 |
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.
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- ContactSensor
- LeakSensor
- MotionSensor
- OccupancySensor
- Switch
