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Best Mobile App Home Automation for self-hosting

The 14 best Mobile App home automation you can self-host, ranked by community traction.

ntfy

Home Automation

Send push notifications to your phone via simple HTTP

Replaces Pushover, Pushbullet

★ 33.3k Easy setup Apache-2.0

Homebridge

Home Automation

Bring non-HomeKit smart devices into Apple Home

Replaces Apple HomeKit hubs

★ 25.4k Easy setup Apache-2.0

WLED

Home Automation

Firmware for controlling addressable LED strips

Replaces Philips Hue

★ 18.5k Easy setup MIT

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc

Home Automation

Local push notification relay for self-hosted systems

Replaces Pushover, Firebase Cloud Messaging

★ 15.7k Easy setup MIT

Mushroom

Home Automation

Modern minimalist card collection for Home Assistant dashboards

Replaces proprietary smart home apps

★ 5.1k Easy setup Apache-2.0

Bubble Card

Home Automation

Minimalist mobile-first card pack for Home Assistant

Replaces SmartThings app

★ 4.5k Easy setup MIT

Home Assistant Companion

Home Automation

Self-hosted backend pairing for Home Assistant mobile apps

Replaces Google Home app

★ 3.8k Easy setup Apache-2.0

Gladys Assistant

Home Automation

Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone

Replaces SmartThings, Google Home

★ 3.1k Easy setup Apache-2.0

OwnTracks Recorder

Home Automation

Self-hosted store and access for location history

Replaces Google Location Sharing, Life360

★ 1.2k Medium setup GPL-2.0

Domoticz Plugin Hub

Home Automation

Local home automation hub with broad device support

Replaces SmartThings

★ 599 Medium setup GPL-2.0

OpenSprinkler

Home Automation

Open-source internet-connected irrigation controller

Replaces Rachio

★ 553 Medium setup GPL-3.0

Jeedom

Home Automation

Flexible open-source home automation platform

Replaces SmartThings, Hubitat

★ 413 Medium setup GPL-2.0

Streamline Smart Home Dashboards

Home Automation

Touch-friendly wall panel dashboard for automation

Replaces Control4 touch panels

★ 78 Medium setup Apache-2.0

Calaos

Home Automation

Free home automation platform with touchscreen UI

Replaces Loxone

★ 73 Hard setup GPL-3.0

Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged Mobile App within the home automation category. Compare them on the individual app pages for setup difficulty and resource requirements.