diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b4c43e6..9dd963c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -14,11 +14,18 @@ Next, copy the line below and paste into the Firewalla shell. **Standard disclaimer:** I can not be responsible for any issues that may result. Nothing in the script should in any way, affect firewalla as a router or comprimise security. Happy to answer questions though if I can. :) +# What is Homebridge? + +> Homebridge is a lightweight NodeJS server you can run on your home network that emulates the iOS HomeKit API. It supports Plugins, which are community-contributed modules that provide a basic bridge from HomeKit to various 3rd-party APIs provided by manufacturers of "smart home" devices. + +>Since Siri supports devices added through HomeKit, this means that with Homebridge you can ask Siri to control devices that don't have any support for HomeKit at all." + + # Uninstalling -If you need to reset the container (stop and remove and try again) run the following commands. +If you need to reset the container (stop and remove and try again) run the following commands. -WARNING: if you use these commands you are stopping and removing the container. Don't do this unless you are sure that you don't mind potentially losing stuff. If you haven't managed to get the Controller running then there is probably no harm in going forward. Otherwise, only do this if you know at least a little bit about what you are doing. +WARNING: if you use these commands you are stopping and removing the container. Don't do this unless you are sure that you don't mind potentially losing stuff. If you haven't managed to get the Controller running then there is probably no harm in going forward. Otherwise, only do this if you know at least a little bit about what you are doing. And always backup. ``` sudo docker-compose down && sudo docker container stop homebridge && sudo docker container rm homebridge && sudo docker image rm oznu/homebridge && sudo docker system prune && sudo systemctl start docker @@ -27,9 +34,3 @@ rm -rf /home/pi/.firewalla/run/docker/homebridge ``` There are lots of homebridge communities on [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/homebridge/) and [discord](https://discord.com/channels/432663330281226270/432671265774632961). If you have homebridge questions, please check there. - -# What is Homebridge? - -> Homebridge is a lightweight NodeJS server you can run on your home network that emulates the iOS HomeKit API. It supports Plugins, which are community-contributed modules that provide a basic bridge from HomeKit to various 3rd-party APIs provided by manufacturers of "smart home" devices. - ->Since Siri supports devices added through HomeKit, this means that with Homebridge you can ask Siri to control devices that don't have any support for HomeKit at all."