Magic Lantern LED
homebridge-lanternic · v0.2.4
Adds Bluetooth Magic Lantern RGBIC/RGBWIC LED strips to HomeKit as lights.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Magic Lantern
- MELK
Devices it names
- MELK-OC21WCT31 strip
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Controls Magic Lantern devices with optional effect switches; no user reports.
- Works1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Lantern | Works | Optional HomeKit effect switches PR merged then revertedSaved copySummary Adds optional HomeKit switch services for Magic Lantern effect modes. Adds first-run Auto Mode / Manual Mode setup in the Homebridge UI schema. Keeps effects disabled by default and documents the opt-in flow. Removes the broken npm downloads badge and uses a neutral fake strip name. Validation `npm run lint` `npm run test` `npm run build` `npm run smoke:package` Notes Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | PR #1 · 2026-06 |
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
Bluetooth LE from Homebridge host
You’ll need
- Bluetooth adapter
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^18.15.0 || ^20.7.0 || ^22.0.0 || ^24.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | LanternIC |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 5 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 47 |
| GitHub stars | 1 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 0 |
| Last code push | 2026-07-19 |
| Latest version | 0.2.4 (2026-06-15) |
| First published | 2026-06-13 |
| Releases | 9 |
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.
Caveats from the README
- Compatibility varies by firmware
- No effects or segment control
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- Lightbulb
