Verification Request: homebridge-ha-virtual-devices

Plugin Name

homebridge-ha-virtual-devices

Link To GitHub Repo

https://github.com/fmontant/homebridge-ha-virtual-devices

Plugin Icon (Optional)

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The plugin does not offer the same nor less functionality than that of any existing verified plugin.

🟢 Yes

The plugin successfully installs and does not start unless it is configured.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not require the user to run Homebridge in a TTY or with non-standard startup parameters, even for initial configuration.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not contain any analytics or calls that enable you to track the user.

🟢 Yes

If the plugin needs to write files to disk (cache, keys, etc.), it stores them inside the Homebridge storage directory.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not throw unhandled exceptions, the plugin must catch and log its own errors.

🟢 Yes

More Information

This plugin creates virtual HomeKit thermostat accessories from Home Assistant temperature sensors, allowing users to benefit from Apple's native thermostat interface while keeping Home Assistant as the source of truth.

It includes:

• a complete Homebridge Settings UI
• automatic device discovery
• persistent device catalog
• favorites and archive management
• custom HomeKit names and rooms
• graceful handling of Home Assistant connectivity issues
• comprehensive documentation and GitHub releases

The plugin has been tested with Homebridge 2.2.x, Node.js 24 and current versions of Home Assistant.

Start with the linked homebridge-ha-virtual-devices repository and compare its installation, configuration, UI, persistence, error handling, and documentation claims with the verification checklist in this issue. Review the plugin and its releases, then mark the request complete only when each listed requirement has been confirmed.