Older Macmini and Homekit Questions
I have a Mac mini (late 2012) running only SS with 4-4k cameras. I also have an NAS with Homebridge setup. I have only just begun learning how to use Homebridge. I am just not ready to spend money on the new M1 Mac mini with such a small home system, unless it unavoidable. I would like to use the camera motion triggers to turn on some outdoor lights I have already setup in Homekit. Looking for the right direction on where I need to start learning and some feedback if I am going in the right direction.
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However, this requires macOS 11 Big Sur, and unfortunately your 2012 Mac mini does not officially support Big Sur.
There is apparently an unofficial way to install Big Sur onto a 2012 Mac mini. If you don't want to attempt this (and I understand if not), then probably the best course of action would be to upgrade your Mac hardware so that you can run Big Sur. If the new M1 mini seems unnecessary, you could consider a second hand 2014 or 2018 model perhaps (though the 2014 models were somewhat underpowered so bear that in mind).
This should be possible too with homebridge, though it looks a bit complicated and we haven't tested this ourselves. Homebridge has a webhooks plugin that looks like it can accept a HTTP request to effect a state change in an accessory. In SecuritySpy, you would use the "Run shell script" action under Preferences - Cameras - Actions to initiate the HTTP request to homekit via curl (for which SecuritySpy provides a template in the pop-up menu to the right of this option).