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Home AssistantOpen Source Smart Home Automation

Smart home gear usually means one app per brand. Home Assistant pulls lights, locks and thermostats into one private platform on your own box. Cameras, sensors and energy monitors join them too.

PriceFree + Cloud
LicenceApache-2.0
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Requirement
Home Assistant
Homey Server
Architecturex86 + ARM–
PriceFree + Cloud$4.99/mo or $149 lifetime
Containers1 (app only)–
DatabaseSQLite–
RuntimePython–
Install optionsDocker + Home Assistant OS–
ClientsiOSAndroidmacOSWebiOSAndroidWeb

Common questions

Does Home Assistant work without internet?

Yes. Almost everything runs locally. Internet is only needed for cloud-based integrations or remote access.

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