Network Presence
homebridge-network-presence · v1.3.1
Adds occupancy sensors that detect whether devices are present on your network by MAC or IP.
What it says it supports
Devices it names
- phones by MAC or IP
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
Sensor readings in its code
What people report
Network presence detection by MAC/IP; some users saw phones dropping off the list. Marked Homebridge 2 compatible.
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
Network scan by MAC/IP
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 | NetworkPresence |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 8 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 39 |
| GitHub stars | 56 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 31 |
| Last code push | 2026-05-13 |
| Latest version | 1.3.1 (2026-05-06) |
| First published | 2020-11-08 |
| Releases | 21 |
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.
- OccupancySensor
