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HomebridgePS4.md

PS4 On Homebridge

These are instructions to create a series of buttons within the Apple Home app that control PS4 power and open/close any app you want.

1. Install Node.js

   Begin by installing Node.js if you haven't already. Their website has up-to-date versions and installation instructions for your OS.

   For macOS I use Homebrew to install packages. If you're a developer (or an aspiring one), I highly recommend using it. Via homebrew, installing node is as simple as brew install node.

2. Install Homebridge

   homebridge is a node server that allows you to emulate a Homekit device from the comfort of your computer.

   We are going to install homebridge as a global node package. In your command line, run sudo npm install -g --unsafe-perm homebridge.

   Check the installation by running homebridge, and if everything loads as expected (you should see a big QR code), kill the server with Control-C.

3. Install PS4 Waker

   ps4-waker is a command line application that tricks your PS4 into turning on, going in to standby, opening an app, pressing buttons, etc. You can learn how it works by checking out its documentation.

   Install it with npm i ps4-waker -g, then run it with ps4-waker and follow any instructions. It will ask you to install the PS4 Second Screen app on your iPhone, and enter a PIN from the PS4.

   1. Install CMD Switch

   cmdswitch2 is a plugin for node that creates Homekit switches that can run shell commands.

   Install it with npm install -g homebridge-cmdswitch2.

4. Create a Config File

   Homebridge works by reading from a config file. Create a config.json in your .homebridge folder. It should be located at ~/.homebridge.

   Paste the following config into it:

   {
       "bridge": {
           "name": "Homebridge",
           "username": "CC:22:3D:E3:CE:30",
           "port": 51826,
           "pin": "031-45-154"
       },
   
       "platforms": [{
           "platform": "cmdSwitch2",
           "name": "CMD Switch",
           "switches": [
               {
                   "name" : "PS4",
                   "on_cmd": "ps4-waker",
                   "off_cmd": "ps4-waker standby",
                   "state_cmd": "ps4-waker search | grep -i '200 Ok'",
                   "polling": true,
                   "interval": 5,
                   "timeout": 2000,
                   "manufacturer": "Sony Corporation",
                   "model": "PS4",
                   "serial": "PS4"
               },
               {
                   "name" : "Destiny 2",
                   "on_cmd": "ps4-waker start CUSA05042",
                   "off_cmd": "ps4-waker remote ps",
                   "state_cmd": "ps4-waker search | grep -i 'CUSA05042'",
                   "polling": true,
                   "interval": 5,
                   "timeout": 2000,
                   "manufacturer": "Sony Corporation",
                   "model": "PS4",
                   "serial": "PS4"
               },
               {
                   "name" : "Netflix",
                   "on_cmd": "ps4-waker start CUSA00129",
                   "off_cmd": "ps4-waker remote ps",
                   "state_cmd": "ps4-waker search | grep -i 'CUSA00129'",
                   "polling": true,
                   "interval": 5,
                   "timeout": 2000,
                   "manufacturer": "Sony Corporation",
                   "model": "PS4",
                   "serial": "PS4"
               },
               {
                   "name" : "Hulu",
                   "on_cmd": "ps4-waker start CUSA00131",
                   "off_cmd": "ps4-waker remote ps",
                   "state_cmd": "ps4-waker search | grep -i 'CUSA00131'",
                   "polling": true,
                   "interval": 5,
                   "timeout": 2000,
                   "manufacturer": "Sony Corporation",
                   "model": "PS4",
                   "serial": "PS4"
               }
           ]
       }]
   }
   

   on_cmd is the command that will run when the Home switch goes to on. off_cmd runs when the switch goes off. And state_cmd runs periodically to determine what state the switch should be in. In this case, we search for a PS4 on the network, and then check to see if its running config contains either "200 Ok" (if we're checking to see if its on) or a Title ID (if we're checking to see if a specific app is running).

   Modify the json with whatever apps you want to open. You can find the Title ID of a specific app by running it on the PS4 and then running ps4-waker search. The ID should be in the response.

5. Start Homebridge

   Once your config is created, start Homebridge again with homebridge. It must remain running at all times to work.

6. Add the device to Home

   Open your Home app and add a new device with the plus button on the top right of the app. Scan the QR code at the next screen.

   All of your buttons should automatically be added to your Home!

Hi thanks for the instruction, unfortunately after running ps4-waker my device will be logged in, but will logged out also immediately.
Do you know how i can fix it?

Thanks in advance.

Hello, the command ‘’Ps4-waker’’ can’t be found please help! Thanks in advice