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What is homebridge-roku?

tanykim/homebridge-roku — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2018-06-23

JavaScriptAudience · generalComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

In one sentence

A Homebridge plugin that brings Roku TV control into Apple HomeKit, so you can turn it on, launch apps, and adjust volume with Siri.

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    What it does
      Bridges Roku to HomeKit
      Discovers installed apps
      Enables Siri control
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Homebridge
    Use cases
      Voice control TV
      Launch apps by voice
      Unified smart home
    Audience
      HomeKit users
      Smart home tinkerers
    Limitations
      No full power on
      Relative volume only
      Contributions welcome

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Set up Homebridge with this plugin so Siri can turn your Roku TV on, off, or launch a specific app.

USE CASE 2

Add your Roku to an existing HomeKit setup to control your whole entertainment system in one place.

USE CASE 3

Automate your living room by combining Roku voice commands with other HomeKit accessories.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptHomebridge

How does it compare?

tanykim/homebridge-rokua15n/a15na15n/checkout-validation
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2018-06-232019-04-072014-09-04
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/52/5
Audiencegeneralgeneraldeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Can't power on older Roku models from fully off, and volume control is relative (up/down) rather than exact.

No license information is mentioned in the explanation.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Walk me through installing and configuring this Homebridge plugin to connect my Roku to HomeKit.
Prompt 2
Explain why this plugin can't turn on older Roku models from a fully powered-off state.
Prompt 3
Help me set up Siri shortcuts to launch specific apps on my Roku through this plugin.
Prompt 4
Show me what would need to change in this plugin to support setting an exact volume level.

Frequently asked questions

What is homebridge-roku?

A Homebridge plugin that brings Roku TV control into Apple HomeKit, so you can turn it on, launch apps, and adjust volume with Siri.

What language is homebridge-roku written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Homebridge.

Is homebridge-roku actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2018-06-23).

What license does homebridge-roku use?

No license information is mentioned in the explanation.

How hard is homebridge-roku to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is homebridge-roku for?

Mainly general.

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