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Home Assistant

Open source home automation platform supporting 1000+ devices with local control, powerful automations, custom dashboards, and voice assistant. No cloud required.

4 sources 85,952 stars Self-hosted Apache-2.0

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Home Assistant interface screenshot

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About

Transform your house into a smart home while keeping complete control over your data. This open source home automation platform connects with over 1000 different brands and devices, automatically discovering and integrating them into your network. Key features that set it apart: The platform excels at presence detection, using your phone's location to trigger automations when you arrive or leave home. Home Assistant Cast turns any TV into a dashboard display, while NFC tags enable instant automation triggers. Backed by a worldwide community of developers and DIY enthusiasts, this solution offers enterprise-level functionality without subscription fees or data harvesting. Perfect for tech-savvy homeowners who value privacy and local control over their smart home ecosystem.

Highlights

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Local control and privacy

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Powerful automation engine

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Customizable dashboards

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Built-in voice assistant

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Extensive add-on ecosystem

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Energy management

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Mobile companion apps

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NFC tag automation

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Local Control

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Wide Integration

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Advanced Automation

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Energy Management

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Voice Assistants

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Device Organization

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Dashboards

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Community Support

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