Calaos
Free home automation platform with touchscreen UI
Calaos is a free and open-source home automation platform that includes a server, touchscreen interface, and mobile apps. It targets wired installations and offers a complete local stack.
Key features
- Complete local automation stack
- Touchscreen interface
- Mobile apps
- Wired installation focus
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Polished native UIs
- Fully self-contained
Trade-offs
- Small community
- Best suited to wired homes
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