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Backup & Restore → Get Scheduled Backup
AI-generatedOverview
This node interacts with the Homebridge API to retrieve details about a scheduled backup using a specified Backup ID. It is useful for users who want to manage and monitor their Homebridge backups programmatically, such as fetching backup status or metadata for scheduled backups.
Use Case Examples
- A user wants to check the status of a scheduled backup by providing the backup ID and an access token.
- An automation workflow retrieves scheduled backup details to verify backup completion before proceeding with other tasks.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Access Token | Access token from Login operation or manually entered for authentication with the Homebridge API. |
| Backup ID | The unique identifier of the scheduled backup to retrieve details for. |
| Request Options | Additional HTTP request options such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy settings, and timeout configuration. |
Output
JSON
backupId- The ID of the scheduled backup retrieved.status- The current status of the scheduled backup.createdAt- Timestamp when the scheduled backup was created.details- Additional metadata or details about the scheduled backup.
Dependencies
- Homebridge API access with an access token
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the Access Token is valid and has not expired to avoid authentication errors.
- Verify the Backup ID is correct and corresponds to an existing scheduled backup to prevent 'not found' errors.
- Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests time out or fail to reach the Homebridge server.
- If SSL certificate validation fails, consider enabling the 'Ignore SSL Issues' option, but be aware of security risks.
Links
- Homebridge API Documentation - Official documentation for Homebridge API endpoints and usage.