About Home Assistant
Home Assistant is open source home automation software that puts local control and privacy first. It connects lights, sensors, plugs and other smart devices into one dashboard and one set of automations.
What it does
Home Assistant runs on hardware in your home and talks to devices directly where it can. You can build automations that react to time, sensor readings or events, and you can control devices from a dashboard, a phone app or a voice assistant. The project supports a large number of device integrations, and its community publishes new ones and shares ideas through forums and regular releases.
Key features
- Control lights, plugs and sensors from one dashboard
- Connect to more than 1,600 integrations
- Build automations from device states and events
- Voice control with the built-in Assist assistant
- Link Alexa and Google Assistant to your setup
Who it's for
Smart home owners who want their devices to work together without relying on a single vendor's cloud. DIY enthusiasts and privacy-minded households will get the most from it.
Pricing and good to know
Home Assistant is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license. Its project is run by a non-profit foundation. You will need suitable hardware, and some integrations depend on the devices and services you use, so check compatibility before buying.
Highlights
- Control devices from one dashboard
- Connect to more than 1,600 integrations
- Build automations from sensors and schedules
- Use voice control with Assist
- Link Alexa and Google Assistant
