Fix August lock not appearing in HomeKit due to invisible error messages #179
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This PR fixes a critical issue where August Smart Lock Pro + Gen 3 devices are detected by the plugin but don't appear in HomeKit, leaving users confused with no visible error messages.
Problem
When August locks have
homeKitEnabled: true(common for Pro models), they won't be registered with Homebridge unless the user explicitly setsoverrideHomeKitEnabled: truein their configuration. However, the error message explaining this requirement was only logged at debug level (debugErrorLog), making it invisible to most users who don't have debug logging enabled.Users would see:
But no locks would appear in HomeKit, with no indication of why.
Solution
Improved error visibility: Changed
debugErrorLogtoerrorLogfor homeKitEnabled devices without override, making the error visible to all users regardless of logging level.Clearer error message: Replaced the technical error message with a user-friendly one:
Better general error handling: Changed generic device registration failures from
debugErrorLogtowarnLogfor improved visibility.Comprehensive testing: Added 4 new test cases covering all
registerDevicescenarios to prevent regressions.Documentation: Added a troubleshooting section to the README with clear configuration examples.
Impact
Users will now immediately see why their August lock isn't appearing in HomeKit and know exactly how to fix it. No more silent failures or hunting through debug logs to understand configuration issues.
Fixes #178.
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