How To Update Docker Homebridge

How to Update Docker Homebridge

This guide explains how to manually update the Homebridge Docker container to the latest version. The Homebridge Docker image does not update automatically, so you must manually pull the latest image and restart the container. And this process assumes you are running docker-homebridge following the standard setup procedure.

Prerequisites

• Docker and Docker Compose (if applicable) are installed.
• You have a running Homebridge container set up as described in How to Install Docker Homebridge.
• Back up your Homebridge configuration directory (e.g., /home/user/homebridge) to prevent data loss.

Update Using Docker Compose

Follow these steps:

1. Navigate to your Docker Compose directory:

   cd /path/to/your/docker-compose.yml

   Replace /path/to/your/docker-compose.yml with the directory containing your docker-compose.yml file.

2. Pull the latest image:

   docker compose pull

   This downloads the latest homebridge/homebridge:latest image (or the tag specified in your docker-compose.yml).

3. Recreate and start the container:

   docker compose up -d

   This stops the existing container, recreates it with the updated image, and starts it in detached mode.

Important Notes

• Verify the image tag: Ensure your docker-compose.yml or docker run command uses homebridge/homebridge:latest for the latest version or a specific version (e.g., homebridge/homebridge:1.6.0) if desired.
• Configuration compatibility: Check the Homebridge Docker documentation for any changes in configuration requirements or environment variables in the new version.
• Backup: Always back up your Homebridge configuration before updating to avoid potential data loss.
• Troubleshooting: If the container fails to start, check the logs with docker logs homebridge or verify your configuration.

For additional details, refer to the Homebridge Docker GitHub repository.