From 7406f6c9f3e851f149ccc963c1584dcc6eb07b0d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivier Guerriat Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2017 21:09:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Added "limitations" to the README (#1338) --- README.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 36bc754..5434811 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -150,6 +150,11 @@ The following errors are experienced when starting Homebridge and can be safely *** WARNING *** For more information see http://0pointerde/avahi-compat?s=libdns_sd&e=nodejs&f=DNSServiceRegister ``` +### Limitations + + * One installation of Homebridge can only expose 100 accessories due to a HomeKit limit. You can however run multiple Homebridge instances by pointing them to different config and persistence paths (see issue #827). + * Once an accessory has been added to the Home app, changing its name via Homebridge won't be automatically reflected in iOS. You must change it via the Home app as well. + # Why Homebridge? Technically, the device manufacturers should be the ones implementing the HomeKit API. And I'm sure they will - eventually. When they do, this project will be obsolete, and I hope that happens soon. In the meantime, Homebridge is a fun way to get a taste of the future, for those who just can't bear to wait until "real" HomeKit devices are on the market.