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What is the Homebridge Service Command?

The hb-service command provides easier command line management options on Linux, macOS and Windows 10. In addition, the service is also responsible for many under-the-hood improvements that allow the Homebridge UI and Homemanager app to have more features. To learn more about the technical benefits, click here.

Am I already running the hb-service?

You can easily see if you are already running the official hb-service in Homemanager. If you don't see a warning on the dashboard inside the server card, you are already running hb-service or are on docker. Docker has no option for hb-service.

Should I upgrade my existing system?

Most of the features in Homemanager will work even if your system is not running Homebridge as a hb-service. However, we test everything on systems running the hb-service and customize the app to get the most out of it.

Since upgrading from a custom installation to the new official hb-service always bears some risk, you probably want to wait with upgrading until you have reset your system anyway, or if you are fine with restoring your system in case of a failure.

Upgrade to hb-service

Attention: Please note that upgrading may cause unwanted side effects or general problems. This is due to the fact that there are many guides with custom installation instructions. So proceed only with a backup and if you would restore your system in case of failure.

#1 Beginner Way

  1. Open the Homebridge UI Webinterface
  2. Top right menu -> Backup & Restore
  3. Download Backup Archive
  4. Setup a new system with this guide
  5. On your new system, go to the Backup & Restore page again and restore the previously downloaded backup
  6. Everything should be restored as before

#2 Expert Way

Follow these official wiki article.