Supports Daikin Air Conditioners on HomeBridge by connecting to the optional Daikin Wifi Controller
or the alternative FAIKIN WIFI Controller (no typo).
Daikin has removed their local API in newer products. They offer a cloud API accessible only under NDA, which is incompatible with open source. This affects units fitted with the BRP069C4x wifi adapter.
The Daikin App will most likely ask you to update the devices firmware. If you want to continue to use this plugin, DO NOT UPDATE THE FIRMWARE.
In case you already updated the firmware or you bought a new device, you may want to have a look at this plugin instead: https://github.com/tasict/homebridge-daikin-local-platform.
This plugin retrieves sensor and mode data from a Daikin WIFI controller in your local network and allows you to set operation modes and target temperatures. As it is a plugin for HomeBridge you will have access to these features using Apple Home.
It is recommended to configure your DHCP server to reserve a fixed IP for the wifi controller. This plugin can be installed using Homebridge UI.
This screenshot shows the configuration in Homebridge UI:
The FAN: The FAN allows you to turn on the fan of your Daikin AC. You can also set the speed of the fan. Apple HomeKit allows you to set a speed percentage from 0% to 100%. This plugin translates this percentage value as follows: 0% to 9%: SILENT mode 10% to 20%: AUTO mode 21% to 30%: Level 3 31% to 40%: Level 4 41% to 60%: Level 5 61% to 80%: Level 6 81% to 100%: Level 7 (max)
The AC: Apple HomeKit settings allow you to enable or disable the swing aka oscillation mode. As HomeKit is limited to a true or false value, the plugin's configuration allows you to configure the type of swing mode. Available modes are "horizontal swing", "vertical swing" and "3D".
Econo Mode: When enabled in the configuration, a switch will appear in HomeKit to toggle the AC's Econo mode. This energy-saving mode reduces power consumption by moderating the cooling/heating output.
Powerful Mode: When enabled in the configuration, a switch will appear in HomeKit to toggle the AC's Powerful mode. This mode provides maximum cooling or heating output for rapid temperature change.
Important: Econo mode and Powerful mode are mutually exclusive - they cannot both be active simultaneously. Turning on one will automatically turn off the other, as they have opposite effects on power consumption and performance.
Night Quiet Mode: When enabled in the configuration, a switch will appear in HomeKit to toggle the AC's Night Quiet mode. This mode reduces noise for silent operation during nighttime.
AC Modes (Dry/Fan): When enabled in the configuration, a fan slider will appear in HomeKit to switch between special AC modes:
- 0-20%: Off
- 21-49%: Dry mode (dehumidification)
- 50-79%: Fan-only mode
- 80-100%: Return to normal operation (Cool/Heat/Auto)
Note: Night Quiet Mode can be used independently with either Econo or Powerful modes.
The apiroute is used for two main calls: Get info such as current activity and sensor readings from the thermostat and set the target temperature and modes. The Aircon LAN adapter provides two directories for these settings and data:
-
/commonuses the GET method for control and system information about the Aircon (e.g software version, MAC address, Reboot System, Region) -
/airconuses the GET method to set Aircon related information (e.g Target Temperature, Modes like Heat and Cool, Temperature Sensor Readings, Timers)
Currently, this plugin supports:
- Daikin wifi controllers supporting the "aircon" URLs (System: Default)
- Skyfi controllers supporting the "skyfi" URLs (System: Skyfi)
- ESP32-Faikin chipset (System: Faikin) - An open-source alternative WiFi controller for Daikin units
To test http connectivity, use your browser to connect to your device using one of these URLs:
http://192.168.1.88/aircon/get_model_info
http://192.168.1.88/skyfi/aircon/get_model_info
replace the IP (192.168.1.88) with the IP of your device.
Your browser should return a line like this:
ret=OK,model=0AB9,type=N,pv=2,cpv=2,cpv_minor=00,mid=NA,humd=0,s_humd=0,acled=0,land=0,elec=0,temp=1,temp_rng=0,m_dtct=1,ac_dst=--,disp_dry=0,dmnd=0,en_scdltmr=1,en_frate=1,en_fdir=1,s_fdir=3,en_rtemp_a=0,en_spmode=0,en_ipw_sep=0,en_mompow=0
If it does not, your device is not yet supported.
If you're using the ESP32-Faikin open-source WiFi controller, select "Faikin" as the system type in the configuration. The Faikin system provides:
- Local control without cloud dependencies
- MQTT and Home Assistant integration
- Enhanced features and faster response times
- Full compatibility with this plugin's special modes (Econo, Powerful, Night Quiet)
For Faikin devices, the plugin automatically uses the JSON-based control API. The special modes work as follows:
- Econo Mode: Controlled via the
econoparameter (boolean) - Powerful Mode: Controlled via the
powerfulparameter (boolean) - Night Quiet Mode: Controlled via the
fanparameter set to 'Q' (Quiet mode) - Swing Mode: Controlled via
swinghandswingvparameters (separate horizontal and vertical swing booleans)
For traditional Daikin controllers, the special modes work as follows:
- Econo Mode: Controlled via the
en_economodeparameter - Powerful Mode: Controlled via the
en_powerfulparameter - Night Quiet Mode: Controlled via the
f_rateparameter set to 'B' (Silent/Night mode) - Swing Mode: Controlled via the
f_dirparameter (0=No swing, 1=Vertical, 2=Horizontal, 3=3D)
Faikin Attribute Support: The plugin currently supports these Faikin control attributes:
power(boolean) - AC on/off statemode(H/C/A/D/F) - Heat, Cool, Auto, Dry, Fan modestemp(number) - Target temperature in Celsiusfan(A/Q/1-5) - Auto, Quiet, or manual fan levels 1-5swingh(boolean) - Horizontal louvre swingswingv(boolean) - Vertical louvre swingpowerful(boolean) - Powerful modeecono(boolean) - Economy mode
Not yet implemented:
target- Single temp or min/max array for Faikin auto modeenv- Temperature reference for Faikin auto modestreamer- Air purifier/ionizer boolean
To test Faikin connectivity, access your Faikin device's web interface at http://<faikin-ip>.local or check the /aircon/get_control_info endpoint.
To test https connectivity see HTTPS/Registered client support
The response of an unsupported device will look like this:
ret=PARAM NG,msg=404 Not Found
Tested devices are documented here: (https://github.com/cbrandlehner/homebridge-daikin-local/wiki/Tested-devices,-reported-to-work)
If you have other devices or firmware versions working, please update the wiki.
Some models require requests via https containing a registered client token.
It is necessary to register a client token with each device. The same token may be registered with multiple devices.
These instructions are based on comments in GitHub Project ael-code/daikin-control Issue #27
- Generate a UUID4 (https://www.uuidgenerator.net can be used), e.g.
7b9c9a47-c9c6-4ee1-9063-848e67cc7edd - Strip the
-from the UUID, i.e.7b9c9a47c9c64ee19063848e67cc7edd - Grab the 13-digit key from the sticker on the back of the controller. e.g.
0123456789012 - Register the UUID as a client token
curl --insecure -H "X-Daikin-uuid: 7b9c9a47c9c64ee19063848e67cc7edd" -v "https://<controller-ip>/common/register_terminal?key=0123456789012"
This UUID must be used in client requests to the device.
Test your registered token using the above requests but using https instead of http, e.g.
curl --insecure -H "X-Daikin-uuid: 7b9c9a47c9c64ee19063848e67cc7edd" -v "https://192.168.1.88/aircon/get_model_info"
curl --insecure -H "X-Daikin-uuid: 7b9c9a47c9c64ee19063848e67cc7edd" -v "https://192.168.1.88/skifi/aircon/get_model_info"
In the configuration file, make sure you specify https in the apiroute option
and add the registered token as the value of uuid in the configuration for each device, e.g.
"accessories": [
{
"accessory": "Daikin-Local",
"name": "Living room",
"apiroute": "https://192.168.1.50",
"uuid": "7b9c9a47c9c64ee19063848e67cc7edd",
"system": "Default",
"swingMode": "2",
"defaultMode": "0",
"fanMode": "FAN",
"fanName": "Living room FAN"
}
],
Make sure to use the correct token if a different token has been registered with each device.
The code of this plugins generates debug output. Normally, this debug output is not visible on the homebridge console.
Before reporting any issue or bug, enable debugging and restart.
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