Homebridge Xbox TV

Homebridge plugin for Microsoft game Consoles. Tested with Xbox One X/S and Xbox Series X.

Package Requirements

Package	Installation	Role	Required
Homebridge	Homebridge Wiki	HomeKit Bridge	Required
Config UI X	Config UI X Wiki	Homebridge Web User Interface	Recommended
Xbox TV	Plug-In Wiki	Homebridge Plug-In	Required

About The Plugin

• Power ON/OFF short press tile in HomeKit app.
• Reboot Console with button, rquired webApiControl enabled.
• Record Game DVR with button, rquired webApiControl enabled.
• RC/Media/Volume control from RC app on iPhone/iPad and possible over web/local api.
• Speaker control from RC app on iPhone/iPad Speaker Service.
• Legacy Volume/Mute control is possible throught extra lightbulb/fan (slider).
• Apps, Inputs, Games can be switched if webApiControl is enabled and console is authorized.
• Siri can be used for all functions, some times need to be created legacy buttons/switches/sensors.
• Automations can be used for all functions, some times need to be created legacy buttons/switches/sensors.
• Support external integrations, RESTFul, MQTT.

Authorization Manager

• First of all please use built in Authorization Manager.
  • Start new authorization need remove old token first, to clear token use Authorization Manager GUI.
  • Make sure Your web browser do not block pop-up window, if Yes allow pop-up window for this app.

Configuration

• Device must have Instant-on power mode enabled
  • Profile & System > Settings > General > Power mode & startup
  • Console need to allow connect from any 3rd app. Allow Connections from any device should be enabled.
  • Profile & System > Settings > Devices & Connections > Remote features > Xbox app preferences.
• Run this plugin as a Child Bridge (Highly Recommended), this prevent crash Homebridge if plugin crashes.
• Install and use Homebridge Config UI X to configure this plugin.
• The sample-config.json can be edited and used as an alternative (advanced users).

Key	Description
name	Here set the accessory Name to be displayed in Homebridge/HomeKit.
host	Here set the Hsostname or Address IP of Console.
xboxLiveId	On your console select Profile > Settings > System > Console info, listed as Xbox network device ID. You can only find the Xbox network device ID in Settings on your console, this is different from your console serial number.
getInputsFromDevice	If enabled, apps will be loaded from device, only available if webApiControl enabled.
filterGames	If enabled, Games will be hidden and not displayed in the inputs list, only available if webApiControl enabled.
filterApps	If enabled, Apps will be hidden and not displayed in the inputs list, only available if webApiControl enabled.
filterSystemApps	If enabled, System Apps (Accessory, Microsoft Store, Television) will be hidden and not displayed in the inputs list, only available if webApiControl enabled.
filterDlc	If enabled, Dlc will be hidden and not displayed in the inputs list, only available if webApiControl enabled.
inputsDisplayOrder	Here select display order of the inputs list, 0 -None, 1 -Ascending by Name, 2 - Descending by Name, 3 - Ascending by Reference, 4 - Ascending by Reference.
inputs.name	Here set Input Name which You want expose to the Homebridge/HomeKit, Screensaver, Television, TV Settings, Dashboard, Accessory, Settings, Network Troubleshooter, Microsoft Store, Xbox Guide are created by default.
inputs.reference	Required to identify current running app.
inputs.oneStoreProductId	Required to switch apps.
inputs.contentType	Here select from available content types.
buttons.name	Here set Button Name which You want expose to the Homebridge/HomeKit.
buttons.command	Here select button control mode or command, Reboot and Switch App/Game- only possible if webApiControl enabled.
buttons.oneStoreProductId	Here set Input oneStoreProductId, only possible if webApiControl enabled.
buttons.displayType	Here select display type in HomeKit app, possible 0 - None/Disabled, 1 - Outlet, 2 - Switch.
buttons.namePrefix	Here enable/disable the accessory name as a prefix for button name.
sensorPower	If enabled, then the Power will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired if power ON.
sensorInput	If enabled, then the Input will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired on every Input change.
sensorScreenSaver	If enabled, then the Screen Saver will be exposed as a Motion Sensor, fired on change to Screen Saver.
sensorInputs	Her create custom Inputs sensor, sensors will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired if switch to it.
sensorInputs.name	Here set own Name which You want expose to the Homebridge/HomeKit for this sensor.
sensorInputs.reference	Here set Reference like Xbox.Dashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Xbox.Dashboard.Application to be exposed as sensor (active on switch to this Input).
sensorInputs.displayType	Here select sensor type to be exposed in HomeKit app, possible 0 - None/Disabled, 1 - Motion Sensor, 2 - Occupancy Sensor, 3 - Contact Sensor.
sensorInputs.namePrefix	Here enable/disable the accessory name as a prefix for sensor name.
webApiControl	This enable console control over Web Api. Additional functions are available in Advanced Settings section.
webApiPowerOnOff	This enable Power control over Web Api.
webApiToken	Required if webApiControl enabled, use Authorization Manager to get it.
webApiClientId	Here set your own Client Id from Azure AD or leave empty if you do not have own account.
webApiClientSecret	Here set your Client Secret from Azure AD or leave empty if you do not have own account.
volumeControlNamePrefix	Here enable/disable the accessory name as a prefix for volume control name.
volumeControlName	Here set Your own volume control name or leave empty.
volumeControl	Here choice what a additional volume control mode You want to use (0 - None/Disabled, 1 - Lightbulb, 2 - Fan), not working yet.
infoButtonCommand	Here select the function of I button in RC app.
enableDebugMode	If enabled, deep log will be present in homebridge console.
disableLogInfo	If enabled, disable log info, all values and state will not be displayed in Homebridge log console.
disableLogDeviceInfo	If enabled, add ability to disable log device info by every connections device to the network.
restFul	This is RSTful server.
enable	If enabled, RESTful server will start automatically and respond to any path request.
port	Here set the listening Port for RESTful server.
debug	If enabled, deep log will be present in homebridge console for RESTFul server.
mqtt	This is MQTT Broker.
enable	If enabled, MQTT Broker will start automatically and publish all awailable PV data.
host	Here set the IP Address or Hostname for MQTT Broker.
port	Here set the Port for MQTT Broker, default 1883.
clientId	Here optional set the Client Id of MQTT Broker.
prefix	Here set the Prefix for Topic or leave empty.
auth	If enabled, MQTT Broker will use authorization credentials.
user	Here set the MQTT Broker user.
passwd	Here set the MQTT Broker password.
debug	If enabled, deep log will be present in homebridge console for MQTT.
reference, oneStoreProductId	If web Api enabled then all available in ./homebridge/xboxTv/inputs_xxxxxx file.

Create App on Azure AD

• Go to Azure Portal
• Register new App + New registration
  • Enter a name for your app
  • Set Supported account types to Personal Microsoft accounts only
  • Click register
  • Choose Redirect URIs -> Add a Redirect URI
  • Click Add a platform -> Mobile and desktop applications
  • Enter custom redirect URI http://localhost:8888/auth/callback
• From the overview of your app page, copy Application (client) ID to webApiClientId
• Save restart plugin and authorize console again and have fun.

RESTFul Integration

• POST data as a JSON Object {Power: true}

Method	URL	Path	Response	Type
GET	http//ip:port	info, state, consoleslist, profile, apps, storages, status.	{"power": true, "app": Xbox.Dashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Xbox.Dashboard.Application}	JSON object.

Method	URL	Key	Value	Type	Description
POST	http//ip:port	Power	true, false	boolean	Power state.
	http//ip:port	App	Xbox.Dashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Xbox.Dashboard.Application	string	Set app.
	http//ip:port	RcControl	fastForward	string	Send RC command.
	http//ip:port	Volume	up, down	string	Set volume.
	http//ip:port	Mute	true, false	boolean	Set mute.

MQTT Integration

• Subscribe data as a JSON Object {App: "Xbox.Dashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Xbox.Dashboard.Application"}

Method	Topic	Message	Type
Publish	Info, State, Consoles List, Profile, Apps, Storages, Status	{"power": true, "app": Xbox.Dashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Xbox.Dashboard.Application}	JSON object.

Method	Topic	Key	Value	Type	Description
Subscribe	Set	Power	true, false	boolean	Power state.
	Set	App	Xbox.Dashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Xbox.Dashboard.Application	string	Set app.
	Set	RcControl	fastForward	string	Send RC command.
	Set	Volume	up, down	string	Set volume.
	Set	Mute	true, false	boolean	Set mute.