WattBox
homebridge-wattbox · v3.2.0
Adds WattBox WB-300 and WB-700 series power outlets.
What it says it supports
Brands
- WattBox
- SnapAV
Devices it names
- WB-300
- WB-300VB
- WB-700
- WB-700CH
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
WattBox 300-series auth issue fixed in v3.0.1; newer WB-800 firmware supported via Integration Protocol.
- Works2
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| WattBox WB-300-IP-3 | Works | Failed-to-get-status error fixed in v3.0.1Saved copyKeep getting "[Wattbox] Failed to get the status from the wattbox; verify IP address, username, and password are correct" error. Using a WB-300-IP-3 firmware WB10.B929. The latest firmware update did mention some authentication changes. Not sure if this is related. https://www.control4.com/docs/product/wattbox-300-series/release-notes/english/latest/wattbox-300-series-release-notes-rev-c.pdf Logs: [2/22/2024, 12:35:26 PM] Homebridge v1.7.0 (HAP v0.11.1) (Homebridge 9712) is running on port 51573. [2/22/2024, 12:35:26 PM] [Wattbox] Failed to get the status from the wattbox; verify IP address, … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #6 · 2024-02 |
| WattBox WB-800 series | Works | Supported via Integration Protocol over TCP with power monitoringSaved copySummary Adds support for current OvrC firmware (e.g. the WB-800 series), which no longer serves the legacy HTTP/XML API and instead speaks the line-based Integration Protocol over TCP (default port `23`). Also adds power monitoring. Refactors the `WattBox` client into a thin facade over a pluggable transport, preserving the public surface so `platform.ts`/`platformAccessory.ts` are effectively unchanged. `HttpXmlTransport` preserves the original HTTP/XML behavior for older firmware (host/port resolved via `resolveHostPort`, so a bare host works). `IntegrationTransport` holds a persistent, … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | PR #16 · 2026-09 |
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
WattBox network interface on LAN
You’ll need
- WattBox device credentials
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.6.0 || ^2.0.0-beta.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^18 || ^20|| ^22 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | WattBox |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 2 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 28 |
| GitHub stars | 1 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 4 |
| Last code push | 2026-10-02 |
| Latest version | 3.2.0 (2024-12-18) |
| First published | 2021-11-04 |
| Releases | 13 |
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.
- Outlet
Sources
- npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-wattbox
- Source code: https://github.com/homebridge-plugins/homebridge-wattbox
- Issues: https://github.com/homebridge-plugins/homebridge-wattbox/issues
- Homepage: https://github.com/derek-miller/homebridge-wattbox#readme
- Verified plugins list: https://github.com/homebridge/verified
