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Home Assistant

Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that keeps all data local and private with no cloud dependency.

  • Automation
  • Home Automation
Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that keeps all data local and private with no cloud dependency. It automatically discovers devices on your network and integrates with over a thousand devices and services, letting you build advanced automations such as turning on lights at sunset or receiving alerts for an open garage door. Designed for tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts, it gives you full local control over your smart home and only falls back to cloud data when no local option exists.

Platform availability

Available on 2 of 6 install platforms

  • Unraid (not listed)
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel
  • ZimaOS
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)

Also on Docker Hub

Health score

60/100 Good

Maintained
No data
Popular
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Easy to install
452 install platforms, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
801 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM

Based on 2 of 4 factors.

How is this calculated?

A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

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Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB disk. ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

Checked 10 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Set up startup.sh before first start Add the custom API server lines before the SSH server line so the Octopus Energy helper starts automatically. Without this, the extra API service may not run and dependent custom features may fail. source
  • Use your own SERVER_AUTH_TOKEN Change SERVER_AUTH_TOKEN to a long unique secret string before starting it. This token protects access to the custom API, so leaving the example in place is a security risk. source
  • Enable the rate entities you need Turn on the relevant Octopus Energy rate entities in Home Assistant before using charts or automations. If they are disabled, the card or notification may not have data to show. source

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Alternatives (6)

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  • Google Home - Easily control Chromecast and Google Home devices, manage settings, sync with smart devices, and discover new features with this comprehens…
  • Home - With the new Home app, you can securely control all your Homekit accessories from your favorite iOS device.
  • Homebridge - Homebridge is an open-source bridge that makes smart-home devices work with Apple HomeKit.
  • SmartThings - Effortlessly manage home devices with voice control, create routines, monitor remotely, and track energy usage.
  • openHAB - openHAB is a vendor- and technology-agnostic open-source home automation platform.

Checked 10 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

How do I configure and secure the Home Assistant Octopus Energy custom API before first start?

Add the custom API server lines before the SSH server line in startup.sh, and set SERVER_AUTH_TOKEN to a long unique secret string. This helps the extra API service start automatically and protects access to the custom API.

How should I network WiFi-based products used with Home Assistant?

Put them on a sub-network, and if possible isolate that network with real physical VLANs.

Can other members of my household use Home Assistant?

Yes, the rest of your household can use Home Assistant.

What common Home Assistant problems should I check when troubleshooting?

Common issues include Zigbee devices dropping off and automations not firing.

Answers sourced from automatemyhome.net, community.home-assistant.io, github.com, www.home-assistant.io

Community

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