Homebridge 101 - How To Update Node.js

Homebridge DREADED notification saying that your homebridge is not compatible with Node js and it needs an update. THEN In this video I’ll show you on how to do that in less than 2 minutes without pulling your hair out.
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00:00 Intro
00:14 Opening
02:08 Software numbering system
03:08 Update Node PC
04:42 Update Node macOS
05:52 Update Node Raspberry Pi / Docker
08:07 Update Node Synology
09:29 Closing
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[@MrKhalidhamad]

Hi Eddie ...Works Perfectly with Rasberry PI now my homebridgeNode is updated , the steps are so Easy
Thanks for the Easy Explanation

[@eddiedsuza]

You're welcome!

[@joshuahaney1135]

You the man thank you sir

[@eddiedsuza]

Any time!

[@calvinyankf]

I tried some days ago, some of the plugin may not compatible with the latest version of the node.js. Therefore, after I updated the node.js, the accessory did not work properly.

[@gnz8v]

I have actually updated the node but Homebridge itself still refuse to pick up the update.
Edit: Thank you! Just realised mine is actually docket and it doesn't pull the Node.js from Synology itself.

[@eddiedsuza]

As long as you are at version 20. You are good.

[@mpferreiraf1]

Thanks Eddie. I always learn a lot from your videos. I have more tha 100 Tuya devices running on a Raspberry Pi Homebridge. When I update the node, do I lose all configurations of rooms and also all automations made and have to reconfigure or it keeps the Apple Home App intact?

[@eddiedsuza]

With node updates - you don't lose any configurations - it's purely system update. However - before any updates - always download a backup. Cheers

[@jimmybondy1140]

Hi Eddie ... Good Video .. BUT still PROBLEMS... I use a DS1618+ with DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 6... and there is NO Node 20 in in the Community .... and now...

[@eddiedsuza]

Please update manually to 7.2 and download the Node 20 from this page www.synology.com/en-global/support/download/DS1618+?version=7.2#packages

[@jimmybondy1140]

@@eddiedsuza hi Eddie I try this but I did not work🤔

[@eddiedsuza]

You will need to update the DSM version to 7.2 to see node 20 install

[@mounirkabbara379]

Can you make a plugin for smartess app

[@eddiedsuza]

I’d love to however I am a developer by profession however let me know which devices use which app and maybe I can lookup a possible working plugin

[@mounirkabbara379]

I am using homebrige on raspberry pi 2 and SmartEss app for monitoring my inverter power

[@titothomas78]

How to update node.js for homebridge running in synology

[@eddiedsuza]

Hey Tito.. this is covered in the video .. Thanks

[@wwoodcox]

community doesn't show a v20. Only v18. Is there something missing? or a download site?

[@eddiedsuza]

Please look for node 20 in this page to install manually and also update to DSM 7.2 www.synology.com/en-global/support/download/DS1618+?version=7.2#packages

[@sophiazar4008]

Hi, Do you help on HA? I have emailed you but it has bounced back. Thank you.

[@eddiedsuza]

i m still dipping my toes into HA .. Got my new home running on it but yeah you can connect with me via [e-mail]

[@ritzpatel0]

Which raspberry pi🎉should I”d I get?

[@eddiedsuza]

At a minimum a raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB ram

[@elmaslisto]

No hate, please stop this videos for homeshit, all people move to Home Assistant to do it same better please move forward and give more value to your community

[@eddiedsuza]

Appreciate the feedback - there’s still an active Homebridge community and this video was part of that. With regards to HA - yes I have list that’s coming out soon

[@Mfmseth]

@elmaslisto your soo wrong there alot that homebridge does better then HAOS including groove

[@jimmybondy1140]

In the beginning we all sitting on the trees ...
Ahoi ... I think your comment is absolutely inappropriate! Information for all systems is added value for everyone. The other is that some are not ready to expand the horizon.
Or cannot ...
We have been moving this channel for years.
Like many of our friends ...
Perfect, informative and helpful.
Even if Eddie does not always answer questions directly ..
... luckily you don't have to subscribe to the channel ...
But it is also in nature that some, still sit on a narrow branch ... ..yes no hate....