Best API Home Automation for self-hosting

★ 89.8k Medium setup Apache-2.0

Open-source home automation that puts privacy first

Replaces SmartThings, Google Home

FR

Frigate

Local NVR with real-time AI object detection

Replaces Google Home

★ 34.9k Hard setup MIT

NT

ntfy

★ 33.3k Easy setup Apache-2.0

Send push notifications to your phone via simple HTTP

Replaces Pushover, Pushbullet

TA

Tasmota

★ 24.7k Medium setup GPL-3.0

Open-source firmware for ESP-based smart devices

Replaces Tuya Cloud

TH

ThingsBoard

★ 22.2k Hard setup Apache-2.0

Open-source IoT platform for device management and data

Replaces AWS IoT, Azure IoT

WL

WLED

Firmware for controlling addressable LED strips

Replaces Philips Hue

★ 18.5k Easy setup MIT

FR

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc

Local push notification relay for self-hosted systems

Replaces Pushover, Firebase Cloud Messaging

★ 15.7k Easy setup MIT

ZI

Zigbee2MQTT

★ 15.5k Medium setup GPL-3.0

Bridge Zigbee devices to MQTT without vendor hubs

Replaces SmartThings

ES

ESPHome

★ 11.5k Medium setup GPL-3.0

Configure ESP devices with simple YAML

Replaces SmartThings

HACS

Community store for custom Home Assistant integrations and themes

Replaces SmartThings community add-ons

★ 7.6k Easy setup MIT

EV

evcc

Solar-aware electric vehicle charging controller

Replaces SmartThings

★ 7.1k Medium setup MIT

SC

Scrypted

★ 5.8k Medium setup Apache-2.0

High-performance smart home and camera platform

Replaces Google Home

HY

Hyperion

Ambient lighting software for screens and media

Replaces Philips Hue Sync, Govee Immersion

★ 3.8k Medium setup MIT

DO

Domoticz

★ 3.8k Medium setup GPL-3.0

Lightweight home automation system

Replaces SmartThings

ES

ESPEasy

★ 3.5k Medium setup GPL-3.0

Multifunctional firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 sensors

Replaces Tuya

SO

Sonoff DIY Tools

Local control toolkit for Sonoff smart switches

Replaces eWeLink Cloud

★ 3.3k Medium setup MIT

MO

Mozilla WebThings Gateway

★ 2.6k Medium setup MPL-2.0

Open gateway for the decentralized web of things

Replaces SmartThings, Google Home

SM

SmartApp Bridge

★ 2.1k Medium setup Apache-2.0

Self-hosted automation engine for IoT devices

Replaces SmartThings

DE

deCONZ

★ 1.9k Medium setup BSD-3-Clause

Zigbee gateway software for ConBee and RaspBee

Replaces Philips Hue Bridge

DI

diyHue

Open-source emulator of the Philips Hue Bridge

Replaces Philips Hue Bridge

★ 1.8k Medium setup MIT

TI

TinyTuya Server

Local control library and server for Tuya devices

Replaces Tuya Smart app

★ 1.7k Medium setup MIT

HA-Bridge

★ 1.5k Easy setup Apache-2.0

Emulate Philips Hue to control devices by voice

Replaces Philips Hue Bridge

OpenEnergyMonitor Emoncms

★ 1.3k Medium setup AGPL-3.0

Web app for processing, logging, and visualizing energy data

Replaces Sense

HASS.Agent

Windows companion for Home Assistant control

Replaces IFTTT

★ 1.3k Easy setup MIT

Z-

Z-Wave JS UI

Full-featured Z-Wave control panel and MQTT gateway

Replaces SmartThings

★ 1.2k Medium setup MIT

openHAB

★ 1.1k Hard setup EPL-2.0

Vendor-neutral open-source home automation

Replaces SmartThings, Google Home

PY

Python Matter Server

★ 1k Medium setup Apache-2.0

Matter controller server for smart home integrations

Replaces Apple Home, Google Home

AP

AppDaemon

★ 962 Medium setup Apache-2.0

Python apps and automation framework for Home Assistant

Replaces SmartThings

EM

EMHASS

Energy management optimization for Home Assistant

Replaces Tesla Energy app

★ 655 Hard setup MIT

ZI

Zigbee2MQTT Frontend

Open Zigbee coordinator firmware for many adapters

Replaces Philips Hue Bridge

★ 561 Hard setup MIT

OpenSprinkler

★ 553 Medium setup GPL-3.0

Open-source internet-connected irrigation controller

Replaces Rachio

OpenHAB Cloud

Companion cloud service for remote openHAB access

Replaces SmartThings

★ 306 Hard setup EPL-2.0

SM

SmartIR

Climate, TV, and fan control via IR controllers

Replaces Sensibo

★ 236 Easy setup MIT

ZW

Zwave-JS Server

★ 162 Medium setup Apache-2.0

Small server wrapping the Z-Wave JS driver over WebSocket

Replaces SmartThings

SM

SmartHomeNG

Modular home automation framework with KNX focus

Replaces Loxone

★ 127 Hard setup GPL-3.0

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