Collection:Home automation
Home automation or domotics is building automation for a home, called a smart home or smart house. A home automation system will control lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home security such as access control and alarm systems.
It might make sense to link to this page on the Main Page after Home Assistant gets a review.
Smart Lighting Software & Replacements
| Free software | Hardware / Platform | Replacement for |
|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant (via local API or direct Zigbee adapter), openHAB, or Node-RED | Philips Hue | Official Philips Hue App (requires mandatory account) |
| FOSS Yeelight Projects (local Wi-Fi control) | Xiaomi Yeelight | Mi Home / Yeelight App |
| Home Assistant or Node-RED (via local LAN protocol) | LIFX | LIFX App & Cloud service |
| Home Assistant or Node-RED (via local OpenAPI) | Nanoleaf | Nanoleaf App & Cloud service |
| ESPHome, MQTT, or Firmata | Arduino Controllers | Commercial control software / custom proprietary apps |
| Home Assistant, openHAB, or Node-RED | Multi-Brand Control | Corluma (proprietary unified light controller) |
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