FHEM
Perl-based server for home automation tasks
FHEM is a long-standing, GPL-licensed server for home automation used to control lights, heating, alarms, and many other devices. It supports a vast range of protocols through community modules.
Key features
- Vast protocol support
- Community module library
- Lightweight Perl server
- Long-term reliability
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Extremely mature
- Runs on modest hardware
Trade-offs
- Dated, technical interface
- Configuration is arcane
FHEM replaces
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- FHEM vs Home Assistant Operating System
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- FHEM vs Domoticz
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- FHEM vs Home Assistant Supervisor
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- FHEM vs Z-Wave JS UI
- FHEM vs openHAB
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- FHEM vs Domoticz Plugin Hub
- FHEM vs Jeedom
- FHEM vs OpenHAB Cloud
- FHEM vs Zwave-JS Server
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