Plugins Overview
EZLogic plugins are small applications which extend the features of EZLogic, adding functionality that makes it easier for users to complete tasks without knowing code.
MiOS is committed to helping developers create plugins which expand and enhance the core functionality of our products. Our open platform and feature-rich APIs are designed to inspire developers to make truly wonderful plugins of their own.
- Click ‘Plugins’ > ‘Edge Plugins’ to open the plugin management area.
- Click ‘Marketplace’ to view all official and community developed plugins.
- Use the plugin name and ‘Info’ icons to learn about a plugin’s features.
- Click ‘Copy to My Ezlo’ when you have decided on the plugin you want to install:
- Click ‘My Private Plugins’ to view your new plugin.
- Click ‘Manage Installations’ to install the plugin on the controller of your choice:
- After installing, click ‘Manage Installations’ again then ‘Configure’. Some plugins require you to provide additional information before they will work:
- Many plugins will create devices which you can view in the ‘Devices’ area. For example, the ‘Ezlo Protocols’ plugin creates 3 new devices as shown below:
- You can now select and configure these devices in meshbot triggers and actions:
Plugin help documentation is hosted on our developer site at https://developer.mios.com/docs/
Note – you must add a plugin prefix to your plugins. Please read that page first before embarking on your scripts.
- Plugin prefixes
- Quick start guide for plugin developers
- View and download a working plugin example
- Explanation of plugin types
- How to upload your plugin to EZLogic
- How to install a plugin
- How to publish a plugin to the marketplace
- How to download a plugin from the marketplace
The MiOS API offers a robust set of commands and features that let developers easily modify existing functionality or add new functionality.
MiOS regularly publishes in-house developed plugins to meet the feature requests of the Ezlo community.
- You can access these plugins in EZLogic by clicking ‘Plugins’ > ‘Edge Plugins’ > ‘Marketplace’.
- The following list will be updated as we create more plugins:
| Name | Description | Details |
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| Ezlo Wake on LAN plugin | Lets you send commands to wake local area network devices from sleep or hibernation. Simply add the target device’s mac address and port to begin using the plugin in a meshbot action. The target device must support the ‘Wake on LAN’ feature. | Language Plugin Type Dependencies |
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| Ezlo Protocols Plugin | Creates 3 devices which you can use to send custom HTTP, TCP or UDP commands in a meshbot: Triggers – use your own automation solution to trigger Ezlo scenes. Actions – send commands to target entities using the protocol of your choice. Each device contains fields that let you customize the request. | Language Plugin Type Dependencies |
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| Ezlo DSC alarm panel plugin | Adds support for DSC alarm panels using the EnvisaLink 4 module. | Language Plugin Type Dependencies |
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| Ezlo Ping Sensor Plugin | Monitors whether a specific device, service or website is reachable. You can trigger notifications or other meshbot actions if the entity goes offline. | Language Plugin Type Dependencies |
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| Ezlo IP Device Generator | Easily create a virtual device capable of sending http commands to any physical WiFi device. This provides fast integration and control of generic WiFi devices without needing 3rd party plugins or logic engines.
You can control your virtual devices via dashboard tiles and use them in meshbot triggers and actions.
The plugin also lets you create shareable templates which other users can download and modify to suit their needs.
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| Ezlo SiteSensor Plugin | Lets you query website APIs and store data from the response to a variable. You can use the sensor for a range of tasks – from a simple ‘is the site up’ checker, to complex requests that trigger meshbots based on the data provided by the response. | Language Plugin Type Dependencies |
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| Ezlo Ping and WOL Plugin | Ping – Send periodic requests to test whether a device, service or website is reachable. You can trigger notifications or other meshbot actions if the entity goes offline. WOL – Send commands to wake local area network devices from sleep or hibernation. Simply add the device’s mac address and port to start using the plugin in meshbot actions. The target device must support the ‘Wake on LAN’ feature. | Language Plugin Type Dependencies |
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| Ezlo Philips HUE plugin | Lets you import and control Philips Hue devices in EZLogic. | Language Plugin Type Dependencies |
Setup guidance Installation requires a Philips Hue bridge on the same network as your Ezlo controller – https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/p/hue-bridge/046677458478#overview
Note. Your Phillips bridge hub needs to have a static IP address in order to maintain the connection. If its IP changes via DHCP or some other process then the connection will break. You should be able to configure a static IP address for the hub in your router’s settings. Please consult its documentation for precise details. | ||
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| Ezlo SONOFF plugin |
Lets you import SONOFF devices that support DIY mode to Ezlo controllers. You can then control them via EZLogic meshbots or the mobile app. |
Language Lua Plugin Type Gateway Dependencies Firmware – 2.0 and up |
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Setup guidance You must first enable DIY mode on your SONOFF device. See SONOFF’s documentation if you need help with this.
EZLogic will import your device to your controller and create a new tile for it on the dashboard. You can now use your SONOFF device in meshbots and the Vera/Mios mobile apps. |
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| Ezlo SmartThings plugin |
Allows you to integrate your SmartThings hub into the Ezlo ecosystem. You can then control SmartThings devices using EZLogic and our mobile apps and include them in meshbot automations and Vera scenes. This first version of the plugin supports switches, dimmers, dimmer-switches and contact sensors. |
Language Lua Plugin Type Gateway Dependencies Firmware – 2.0 and up |
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Setup guidance
EZLogic will import your SmartThings devices to your Ezlo controller. You can now access and use these devices in meshbots and our mobile apps and visualize them on the dashboard. |
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| Ezlo Nest Plugin |
Lets you add wireless Google Nest thermostats to your Ezlo system. Once integrated, you can create meshbot automations which feature your Nest thermostats and also control them via the dashboard. Click here for help to set up the Nest plugin. |
Language Lua Plugin Type Gateway Dependencies Firmware – 2.0 and up |
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| Ezlo MQTT plugin |
Allows you to use the MQTT messaging protocol to control your devices and run scenes. MQTT is used for machine-to-machine communications to pass critical telemetry or security information between subscribed client entities. MQTT’s small footprint, scalability, reliability and minimal bandwidth use has made it a popular choice for major IoT deployments and large-scale communications. Click here to view the dedicated help page on the Ezlo MQTT plugin. |
Language Lua Plugin Type Gateway Dependencies Firmware – 2.0 and up |