Utilities
Virtual Switches
@vandubois/homebridge-virtual-switch · v1.2.9
VerifiedLocalHomebridge 2.0
Creates stateful, timer and log-triggered virtual switches in HomeKit.
What it says it supports
Devices it names
- stateful switches
- timer switches
- log keyword switches
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
How it connects
Local
No external device (virtual accessories)
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0-beta.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | >=18.20.4 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | HomebridgeVirtualSwitches |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 5 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 74 |
| GitHub stars | 6 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 2 |
| Last code push | 2026-07-21 |
| Latest version | 1.2.9 (2026-07-21) |
| First published | 2024-08-28 |
| Releases | 12 |
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
- Homebridge v2 ready
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- Switch
Sources
- npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@vandubois/homebridge-virtual-switch
- Source code: https://github.com/Plankske/hb-virtual-switch
- Issues: https://github.com/Plankske/hb-virtual-switch/issues
- Homepage: https://github.com/Plankske/hb-virtual-switch.git
- Verified plugins list: https://github.com/homebridge/verified