openHAB review: home automation you host
openHAB is open source home automation you run at home. See what stays on your hardware, how the phone apps work, and when remote access is optional.
openHAB is open source home automation you run at home. See what stays on your hardware, how the phone apps work, and when remote access is optional.
SwitchBot’s little robots press your existing buttons and flip your existing switches, which means privacy-friendly automation without replacing a single appliance. Local API support and Home Assistant integration exist for the people who check for those things. Its cloud features were the default path historically, and the devices are plastic where rivals are metal. A […]
Aqara’s sensors and hubs run on Zigbee, which keeps automations on your hub instead of a company’s cloud, and the line covers motion, door, water leak and vibration sensing at fair prices. The devices also pair directly with Home Assistant for people who want zero vendor involvement. The official app nudges you toward its own […]
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