Operational Mode

Switch between Normal, Paused, and Reset modes to control how the plugin runs or removes accessories.

Modes

The plugin offers three operational modes, selected through the mode field in config.json.

Value	Mode	Behavior
`"normal"`	Normal	Runs the plugin as usual for regular operation.
`"paused"`	Paused	Keeps accessories in place, but all devices become non-responsive.
`"reset"`	Reset	Removes the accessories associated with this plugin.

Field	Description
`mode`	Operational mode for the plugin. Required. Accepts `"normal"`, `"paused"`, or `"reset"`. Defaults to `"normal"`.

Set the field inside your platform block:

config.json

json

{
  "platforms": [
    {
      "platform": "ADTPulse",
      "name": "ADT Pulse",
      "mode": "normal"
    }
  ]
}

Set mode to "normal" for regular operation.

This is the default and the value you use for everyday monitoring and control.

config.json

json

{
  "mode": "normal"
}

Set mode to "paused" to pause the plugin.

While paused, all devices become non-responsive, so the security panel and sensors stop reacting from within the Home app.

config.json

json

{
  "mode": "paused"
}

Set mode to "reset" to remove the accessories associated with this plugin.

When the plugin starts in Reset mode, it begins a countdown with warnings before removing anything.

danger

You have approximately 40 seconds to reverse the mode setting and restart Homebridge before all accessories related to this plugin are removed.

This countdown exists to guard against unintended resets, which would otherwise force you to reconfigure automations and accessories from scratch.

config.json

json

{
  "mode": "reset"
}