Homebridge LG webOS TV

Homebridge plugin for LG webOS. Tested with OLED65G6V, 32LM6300PLA, 49SK8500, OLED65C7T, 55SK800PLB, OLED48CX.

Package Requirements

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

Abut The Plugin

• Power and Screen ON/OFF short press tile in HomeKit app.
• RC/Media control is possible after you go to the RC app on iPhone/iPad.
• Speaker control is possible after you go to RC app on iPhone/iPad Speaker Service.
• Legacy Volume and Mute control is possible throught extra lightbulb/fan (slider).
• Inputs can be changed using Inputs selector in HomeKit.app, additionally can create separate tile.
• Channels can be changed using Channels selector in HomeKit app, additionally can create separate tile.
• Brightness, Contrast, Backlight, Color, Picture Mode, Sound Mode and Sound Output can be changed using extra tile.
• Siri can be used for all functions, some times need create legacy buttons/switches/sensors.
• Automations can be used for all functions, some times need create legacy buttons/switches/sensors.
• Support external integrations, RESTFul, MQTT.

Configuration

• Please configure LG Connect Apps
• 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.
• Be sure to always make a backup copy of your config.json file before making any changes to it.

Key	Description
name	Here set the accessory Name to be displayed in Homebridge/HomeKit.
host	Here set the Hsostname or Address IP of TV.
mac	Here set the Mac Address of TV.
getInputsFromDevice	This enable load inputs and apps direct from device.
filterSystemApps	This enable filter sysem apps, only if getInputsFromDevice is true.
disableLoadDefaultInputs	This function disable load default inputs Live TV, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 in to the inputs list.
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 Name which You want expose to the Homebridge/HomeKit.
inputs.reference	Here set Reference. Live TV, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 are created by default.
inputs.mode	Here select input mode, 0 - Input/App, 1 - Live TV Channel.
buttons.name	Here set Name which You want expose to the Homebridge/HomeKit.
buttons.mode	Here select button mode, 0 - Input/App, 1 - Live TV Channel, 2 - Remote Control.
buttons.reference	Here set Reference, only for Input/App or Live TV Channel mode, in other case leave empty.
buttons.command	Here select Remote Control command which will be assigned to the button.
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.
sensorPixelRefresh	If enabled, then the PoPixel Refresh will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired if Pixel Refresh ON.
sensorVolume	If enabled, then the Volume will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired on every Volume change.
sensorMute	If enabled, then the Mute will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired if Mmute ON.
sensorInput	If enabled, then the Input will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired on every Input change.
sensorChannel	If enabled, then the Channel will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired on every Channel change.
sensorSoundMode	If enabled, then the Sound Mode will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired on every Sound Mode change, webOS >= 6.0.
sensorSoundOutput	If enabled, then the Sound Output will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, ffired on every Sound Output change.
sensorPictureMode	If enabled, then the Picture Mode will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired on every Picture Mode change, webOS >= 4.0.
sensorScreenOnOff	If enabled, then the Screen On/Off will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired on Screen OFF, webOS >= 4.0.
sensorScreenSaver	If enabled, then the Screen Saver will be exposed as a Contact Sensor, fired on Screen Saver ON, webOS >= 4.0.
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 com.webos.app.hdmi1 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.
pictureModeControl	Here enable/disable control of picture mode, webOS >= 4.0.
pictureModes.name	Here set own Name which You want expose to the Homebridge/HomeKit for this sensor.
pictureModes.reference	Here select mode to be exposed in Homebridge/HomeKit.
pictureModes.displayType	Here select display type in HomeKit app, possible 0 - None/Disabled, 1 - Outlet, 2 - Switch.
pictureModes.namePrefix	Here enable/disable the accessory name as a prefix for picture mode.
soundModeControl	Here enable/disable control of sound mode, webOS >= 6.0.
soundModes.name	Here set own Name which You want expose to the Homebridge/HomeKit for this sensor.
soundModes.reference	Here select mode to be exposed in Homebridge/HomeKit.
soundModes.displayType	Here select display type in HomeKit app, possible 0 - None/Disabled, 1 - Outlet, 2 - Switch.
soundModes.namePrefix	Here enable/disable the accessory name as a prefix for sound mode.
soundOutputControl	Here enable/disable control of sound output.
soundOutputs.name	Here set own Name which You want expose to the Homebridge/HomeKit for this sensor.
soundOutputs.reference	Here select output to be exposed in Homebridge/HomeKit.
soundModes.displayType	Here select display type in HomeKit app, possible 0 - None/Disabled, 1 - Outlet, 2 - Switch.
soundOutputs.namePrefix	Here enable/disable the accessory name as a prefix for sound output.
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 select volume control mode 0 - None/Disabled, 1 - Slider, 2 - Fan.
turnScreenOnOff	This enable possibility turn the screen ON/OFF, webOS >= 4.0.
turnScreenSaverOnOff	This enable possibility turn the screen saver ON/OFF, webOS >= 4.0.
sslWebSocket	If enabled, SSL WebSocket will support TV with new firmware.
serviceMenu	If enabled, service menu will be available from the input list.
ezAdjustMenu	If enabled, ez adjust menu will be available from the input list.
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.
disableTvService	If enabled, TV service will be disabled and prevent display double services if TV already support HomeKit native.
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	All can be found in homebridge_directory/lgwebosTv, inputs_xxx file, where reference == id, or channels_xxx file, where reference == channelId.

RESTFul Integration

• POST data as a JSON Object {Power: true}
• References:
  • Picture Mode - cinema, eco, expert1, expert2, game, normal, photo, sports, technicolor, vivid, hdrEffect, hdrCinema, hdrCinemaBright, hdrExternal, hdrGame, hdrStandard, hdrTechnicolor, hdrVivid, dolbyHdrCinema, dolbyHdrCinemaBright, dolbyHdrDarkAmazon, dolbyHdrGame, dolbyHdrStandard, dolbyHdrVivid, dolbyStandard.
  • Sound Mode - aiSoundPlus, standard, movie, clearVoice, news, sport, music, game.
  • Sound Output - tv_speaker, external_speaker, external_optical, external_arc, lineout, headphone, tv_external_speaker, tv_external_headphone, bt_soundbar, soundbar.

Method	URL	Path	Response	Type
GET	http//ip:port	systemnfo, softwareinfo, channels, apps, power, audio, currentapp, currentchannel, picturesettings, soundmode, soundoutput, externalinputlist.	{"state": Active}	JSON object.

Method	URL	Key	Value	Type	Description
POST	http//ip:port	Power	true, false	boolean	Power state.
	http//ip:port	Input	input reference	string	Set input.
	http//ip:port	Channel	channel reference	string	Set channel.
	http//ip:port	Volume	100	integer	Set volume.
	http//ip:port	Mute	true, false	boolean	Set mute.
	http//ip:port	Brightness	100	integer	Set brightness.
	http//ip:port	Backlight	100	integer	Set backlight.
	http//ip:port	Contrast	100	integer	Set contrast.
	http//ip:port	Color	100	integer	Set color.
	http//ip:port	PictureMode	picture mode reference	string	Set picture mode.
	http//ip:port	SoundMode	sound mode reference	string	Set sound mode.
	http//ip:port	SoundOutput	sound output reference	string	Set sound output.
	http//ip:port	RcControl	REWIND	string	Send RC command.

MQTT Integration

• Subscribe data as a JSON Object {Power: true}
• References:
  • Picture Mode - cinema, eco, expert1, expert2, game, normal, photo, sports, technicolor, vivid, hdrEffect, hdrCinema, hdrCinemaBright, hdrExternal, hdrGame, hdrStandard, hdrTechnicolor, hdrVivid, dolbyHdrCinema, dolbyHdrCinemaBright, dolbyHdrDarkAmazon, dolbyHdrGame, dolbyHdrStandard, dolbyHdrVivid, dolbyStandard.
  • Sound Mode - aiSoundPlus, standard, movie, clearVoice, news, sport, music, game.
  • Sound Output - tv_speaker, external_speaker, external_optical, external_arc, lineout, headphone, tv_external_speaker, tv_external_headphone, bt_soundbar, soundbar.

Method	Topic	Message	Type
Publish	System Info, Software Info, Channels, Apps, Power, Audio, Current App, Current Channel, Picture Settings, Sound Mode, Sound Output, External Input List	{"state": Active}	JSON object.

Method	Topic	Key	Value	Type	Description
Subscribe	Set	Power	true, false	boolean	Power state.
	Set	Input	input reference	string	Set input.
	Set	Channel	channel reference	string	Set channel.
	Set	Volume	100	integer	Set volume.
	Set	Mute	true, false	boolean	Set mute.
	Set	Brightness	100	integer	Set brightness.
	Set	Backlight	100	integer	Set backlight.
	Set	Contrast	100	integer	Set contrast.
	Set	Color	100	integer	Set color.
	Set	PictureMode	picture mode reference	string	Set picture mode.
	Set	SoundMode	sound mode reference	string	Set sound mode.
	Set	SoundOutput	sound output reference	string	Set sound output.
	Set	RcControl	REWIND	string	Send RC command.