A Homebridge plugin for controlling Husqvarna Automower and Gardena Smart robotic lawn mowers as Apple HomeKit accessories using the Husqvarna Group cloud services.

Be advised, because this plug-in uses cloud services, service interruptions or outages are possible as it relies solely on the aforementioned cloud services to manage the communication with your device(s).

Hardware Requirements

The following hardware requirements are necessary for the proper operation of the plug-in. If you are unsure whether your mower is supported by the plug-in, you can find the compatibility matrix HERE.

• The Automower must have an Automower Connect module installed, Bluetooth only models will require an upgrade. For more information, please contact your local Husqvarna Automower dealer.
• The Sileno must be a Smart series mower which you can control remotely via an app while not near the device, Bluetooth only models are not supported.

Known Issues

• Starting with iOS 16, Apple has changed their naming scheme within HomeKit such that all services for an accessory use the accessory name. If all the switches and sensors are named after your mower, and you are using 1.4.0 or later of the plug-in, removing the mower using the instructions found HERE should correct the issue.

Supported Capabilities

Be advised, the capabilities mentioned below vary between product lines by Husqvarna. Depending on the type of mower you have purchased, different capabilities will be provided by the plug-in.

• A switch to control whether each mower (based on configuration - see documentation):
  • should mow the property.
  • or has the on-board schedule enabled or disabled.
• A pause switch to control whether each mower:
  • should pause while mowing on the property, and resume once the switch is turned off.
• A motion sensor to indicate whether each mower:
  • is moving about the property.
  • has been tampered with (requires the Husqvarna app to troubleshoot) and needs assistance. **
  • has encountered a fault (requires the Husqvarna app to troubleshoot) and needs assistance. **
• A contact sensor to indicate when each mower:
  • is going to the charge station, by indicating open contact state.
  • has arrived home, or resumed operation, by indicating closed contact state.
• A contact sensor to indicate when each mower:
  • is leaving the charge station, by indicating open contact state.
  • has left home, or returned home, by indicating closed contact state.
• A custom characteristic to modify the cutting height of the mower. **

** These features are not directly supported within the Apple HomeKit app and will require a 3rd party application (such as Controller for HomeKit) to use for any automations.

Additional Capabilities:

• The sensors may now be turned on or off based on your personal needs within the configuration settings.
• Streams events from Husqvarna rather than polling for changes. This allows you to run automations without having to worry about the timing of when a change is noticed, it should be within a few seconds.
• Does not cause logout of the Husqvarna mobile application.
• Multiple languages may be supported in logs (need help with translations).

Disclaimer

This plug-in is in no way affiliated with Husqvarna, the Husqvarna Group, or any of its subsidiaries or partners. Any trademarks used here-in are property of Husqvarna and/or the Husqvarna Group.