VirtualBox and Parallels Desktop VM Network Settings
If you want to run Homebridge in a Linux Virtual Machine using VirtualBox (Linux, macOS or Windows) or P 8000 arallels Desktop (macOS), you will need set the VM to use the "Bridged Adapter" network mode.
This mode will ensure the VM is running on the same, "real" network as your other devices, instead of a virtual network created by Virtual Box.
- Attached to: Bridged Adapter
- Name: Select your main network adapter, Ethernet or WiFi
- Source: Bridged Adapter -> Your main Ethernet or WiFi Adapter
- Network Adapter: Bridged
- Configure Adapter: Select your main network adapter, Ethernet or WiFi
You can then install the Linux distribution of your choice and follow the instructions on the Wiki to install Homebridge as a service: