Mozilla WebThings Gateway
Open gateway for the decentralized web of things
WebThings Gateway is an open-source gateway for monitoring and controlling smart home devices over the web using open standards. Originating at Mozilla, it now continues as a community project.
Key features
- Web of Things standards
- Add-on device support
- Rules engine
- Local web interface
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Open standards-based
- Privacy-focused
Trade-offs
- Smaller community after Mozilla
- Fewer integrations than HA
Mozilla WebThings Gateway replaces
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