Home Assistant

Home Assistant is a program for coordinating the work of “smart” home gadgets from a mobile device. The open source tool allows you to easily organize interaction with devices via a local network by configuring the appropriate modules according to a given use case.

Automate turning lights on, off or dimming, opening or closing blinds. Set up smart sockets, heating boilers, air conditioners, robotic vacuum cleaners and so on. After the first launch of the application, it automatically builds a list of discovered devices, the operation of which can be automated.

Features:

• remote control of smart home gadgets from a smartphone;
• creation of independent modules with different usage scenarios;
• range of supported devices from different manufacturers;
• detailed manual in the program and on the official website;
• adding your own rules and commands for each module;
• light and dark themes to choose from;
• privacy guarantee.

The interface of the service cannot be called intuitive, but if you follow the instructions displayed on the screen exactly, then the connection and organization of the work of new modules will pass without unpleasant errors. The Home Assistant platform is a godsend for enthusiasts and experimenters who want to customize their smart home system to their own needs.