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Scout Alarm

homebridge-scout · v1.5.3

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Adds Scout hub and sensors to HomeKit as a security system.

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What it says it supports

Brands

  • Scout

Devices it names

  • Scout Hub
  • Door Panel
  • Access Sensor
  • Motion Sensor
  • Water Sensor
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Key Pad

Shows up in Apple Home as from its README

Sensor readings in its code

What people report

Scout alarm accessories are mapped to HomeKit; keypad support was added and smoke/CO alarm support requested. Glass break sensor and hub siren remain open; the siren device was dropped because Scout delisted it.

  • Works2
  • Requested2
  • Won’t be supported1
DeviceStatusWhat they saidSource
First Alert Z-Wave smoke/CO alarm via ScoutWorksRequest for CO sensor service closed as completed
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Problem Scout sells and integrates with First Alert's Z-Wave smoke/CO alarm. There are two problems: 1. The plug-in does not currently support the `CarbonMonoxideSensor` service for any device types. 2. When the device is first paired, the device state does not include the smoke/co state. Solution 1. To address problem 1, a new `CarbonMonoxideSensorServiceFactory` needs to be implemented. 2. TBD Additional Context Example data from the Scout API: [code]

Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.

Issue #344 · 2021-04
Scout keypadWorksKeypad exposed with temperature and humidity services; resolved
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Problem Scout has a keypad device, but it isn't added as an accessory to HomeKit by this plug-in. Solution As far as I can tell, the plug-in should be able to create humidity and temperature services for this device, but that's about it. No events are triggered when a key sequence is entered, unless it's correct and it disarms/arms a mode, which is already covered by the plug-in's `SecuritySystem` service. Additional Context The API provides the following information: [code]

Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.

Issue #309 · 2021-03
Scout glass break sensorRequestedPlanned as a ContactSensor; issue still open
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Adding support should be fairly straightforward, but what isn't so straightforward is picking the right accessory service. HomeKit doesn't have a broken glass sensor. The most likely candidates seem to be: MotionSensor: Motion likely caused the broken glass, but there could be other motion in the room that the accessory won't report. OccupancySensor: Broken glass doesn't necessarily imply occupancy, and again, someone might be occupying the room without the accessory reporting it. ContactSensor: This one has the added benefit that you can make the Home app display it as a window. This seems …

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Issue #27 · 2019-12
Scout hub sirenRequestedPossible Switch accessory; still open
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To Do [ ] Add new configuration option (`enableHubSirenSwitch`?). [ ] Document new configuration option. [ ] Implement new siren switch accessory.

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Issue #10 · 2019-12
Scout siren/repeater accessoryWon’t be supportedClosed not planned; Scout delisted the accessory
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Scout has de-listed the siren accessory from their website, after it was listed as "out of stock" for a very long time. I'm closing this issue. It can be re-opened if they re-launch the accessory in the future, or someone sends one to me.

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Issue #26 · 2019-12

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

Cloud

Scout cloud login

You’ll need

  • Scout member account

Compatibility

Verified by HomebridgeYes
Homebridge versions>=0.4.50
Homebridge 2.0No
Node.jsNot stated
Settings in Homebridge UIYes
MatterNo
Platform nameScoutAlarm
LicenseMIT

Community signals

Downloads a week28
Downloads a month153
GitHub stars4
Open issues8
Closed issues67
Last code push2025-03-03
Latest version1.5.3 (2024-05-21)
First published2019-12-15
Releases48

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

  • No glass break, cameras or doorbell

HomeKit services in its code

Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.

  • BatteryService
  • CarbonMonoxideSensor
  • ContactSensor
  • HumiditySensor
  • LeakSensor
  • MotionSensor
  • SecuritySystem
  • SmokeSensor
  • TemperatureSensor

Sources

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