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No, it is not really possible. That would mean implementing a different HomeKit service which requires an OutletInUse characteristic that the Shelly can't provide.

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Thanks, I was just wondering because I saw this plugin on another repository: https://github.com/p009922/homebridge-shelly/blob/master/README.md

Actually it’s not possible to install it, as it’s not available by using npm. However, the Readme describes a possible configuration of the service like bulb, switch or outlet. Also it’s possible to configure the URL of each Shelly device, so you don’t need to use the same pw for all of your Shelly devices. I see the major difference here is that yours is written as a Plattform and the other as a accessory plugin

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I would say the major difference is not only that this plugin implements a platform that can handle multiple devices and that plugin implements a single accessory, but also that that plugin doesn't handle status updates at all, so if a device is switched using the physical switch that change is not reflected in HomeKit. I suppose that's fine though if you're using a Shelly to control an outlet that doesn't have a physical switch and you're only controlling it from HomeKit.

Nevertheless, it's definitely possible to install that plugin even though it's not published to npm. You can install it directly from github using $ npm install -g p009922/homebridge-shelly.

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Got it. Definitely not interested to install the other plugin, as I have more than one Outlet to control.
The use case was like to power on the coffee machine in the morning for example or turn a specific devices off when the last person is leaving home. However, when you say the Shelly doesn’t report the current state of the socket it’s useless here.

I currently have some devices like koogeek smart outlet which are connected between the outlet and the device, and I was looking forward to replace the completely by using the Shelly’s

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I guess you could use the power meter on the Shelly 2 or the new Shelly 1 PM that will be available later this spring to tell whether the outlet is in use. But do you have room for a Shelly in the wall behind your outlets? I've tried it with a Shelly 1 in my apartment but there just wasn't enough space.

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