Homebridge is a lightweight NodeJS server you can run on your home network that emulates the iOS HomeKit API. Homebridge allows you to integrate with smart home devices that do not support the HomeKit protocol. After installing Homebridge, it remains running and connected to your network, ready to service requests from Siri. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Homebridge on your Synology NAS using Docker. You can also use HOOBS or Home Assistant for your smart home devices.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Homebridge v1.8.5 release.

💡Note: Check out my new guide on how to Install Homebridge Using Portainer.

💡Note: Check out my new guide on how to Install Homebridge on Your UGREEN NAS.

• STEP 1

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• STEP 2

Install Container Manager via Synology “Package Center”. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.

• STEP 3

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it homebridge. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 4

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the images below.

• STEP 5

Once you click on User-defined script a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:

1. General: In the Task field type in Install Homebridge. Uncheck “Enabled” option. Select root User.
2. Schedule: Select Run on the following date then select “Do not repeat“.
3. Task Settings: Check “Send run details by email“, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that click OK.

docker run -d --name=homebridge \
-e DSM_HOSTNAME=MariusHosting \
-e PACKAGES=ffmpeg \
-v /volume1/docker/homebridge:/homebridge \
--net=host \
--restart always \
homebridge/homebridge

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Run command area below, change the DSM_HOSTNAME value with the name of your NAS. To find your NAS name go Control Panel / Network / General tab / Server name.

• STEP 6

After you click OK on STEP 5 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.

After you click OK, type in your DSM Password then click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 7

After you click Submit on STEP 6, select your “Install Homebridge” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install Homebridge – click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 8

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• STEP 9

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:8581 Click GET STARTED. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 10

Type in your own credentials (Username and Password) then click CREATE ACCOUNT. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 11

Click OPEN DASHBOARD. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 12

Enjoy HomeBridge and start adding Plugins.

• STEP 13

If you want to add FFmpeg, click the Plugins tab, then search for ffmpeg. Click the Install icon to Install Homebridge Camera Ffmpeg. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 14

Select the latest version, then click INSTALL. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 15

The plugin is now successfully installed. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 16

At the top right of the page, click on the 3 vertical lines then UI Settings icon. Select your favorite Homebridge theme, then click SAVE to save the settings. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Enjoy Homebridge!

Note: If you want to run the Homebridge container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make Homebridge work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.

Note: How to Add USB Support on DSM 7.

Note: You can easily change the admin user and password by clicking the 3 dots at the top right in homebridge home.
Note: Find out how to update Homebridge container with the latest image.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
Note: How to Activate Email Notifications.
Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
Note: How to Change Docker Containers Restart Policy.
Note: How to Use Docker Containers With VPN.
Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
Note: How to Install Homebridge Without Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Monday / January 13th, 2025 at 2:28 AM