DarwinMQTT
macOS to Home Assistant Bridge
Monitor your Mac's battery, camera, microphone, CPU usage, and more — all controllable through Home Assistant. Privacy-first design with seamless MQTT connectivity.
Smart Integration
Seamlessly connect your Mac to Home Assistant with real-time monitoring and control capabilities.
System Monitoring
- • Real-time battery status
- • CPU, memory, and disk usage
- • Camera and microphone in-use detection
- • Active app and screen lock tracking
- • Volume level and online/offline status
Remote Control
- • Volume adjustment and mute/unmute
- • Microphone mute/unmute control
- • Sleep and shutdown commands
- • Background operation
Home Assistant
- • Automatic device discovery
- • MQTT connectivity
- • Secure TLS support
- • Easy setup process
Privacy First
- • No cloud services required
- • Data stays on your network
- • No data collection policy
- • Open source friendly
What's New in 1.1.0
A major update packed with new sensors, controls, and quality-of-life improvements.
Camera In-Use Detection
Know when any app is using your webcam — perfect for "on air" automations.
Microphone Detection & Control
Detect microphone usage and mute/unmute directly via Home Assistant.
System Resource Sensors
Monitor CPU, memory, and disk usage right from your Home Assistant dashboard.
Active App Tracking
See which application is in the foreground on your Mac at any time.
Screen Lock Status
Detect when your Mac is locked or unlocked for presence-based automations.
In-App Log Viewer
Built-in log viewer with copy support for easier troubleshooting. Clean, no more debug clutter.
Easy Setup
Get started in minutes with our simple three-step setup process.
Download
Get DarwinMQTT from the Mac App Store and install on your Mac.
Configure
Enter your MQTT broker details and connect to Home Assistant.
Enjoy
Your Mac appears automatically in Home Assistant. Start monitoring and controlling!
Ready to Connect?
Join the smart home revolution with DarwinMQTT. Privacy-focused, easy to use, and powerful.
