A curated list of open-source and user-controlled smart home and home automation projects, services, and resources.
Awesome SmartHome is a curated directory of resources for smart home and home automation enthusiasts, focusing on open-source and user-controlled solutions. It provides lists of notable projects, commercial systems, and tools to help users build private, transparent home automation setups. The project addresses the need for alternatives to proprietary systems that may compromise user privacy and control.
Home automation hobbyists, DIY smart home builders, and developers seeking open-source, privacy-respecting alternatives to commercial smart home platforms. It's also useful for researchers and advocates of user-controlled technology.
Developers choose this for its focused curation on open and user-controlled technologies, saving time in researching reliable projects. Its emphasis on privacy and avoidance of vendor lock-in offers a unique, ethical perspective compared to generic lists.
Curated list of awesome SmartHome/Home Automation things (open and leaving users in control)
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Lists only open-source projects with strict criteria like at least a year of active development, 200 commits, and 200 stars, ensuring reliability and community validation.
Emphasizes alternatives like Mycroft.AI for voice assistants and open-source video surveillance, directly addressing eavesdropping concerns and promoting user control.
Includes analysis of commercial systems such as Revolv's shutdown and SmartThings' acquisitions, highlighting risks like vendor lock-in and service discontinuation.
Covers dashboards like Freeboard and floor plan software like Sweet Home 3D, offering visualization options beyond core automation systems for enhanced customization.
The list was last compiled in 2021, so it misses newer projects, updates, or changes in status, such as potential abandonments or new privacy features in commercial systems.
As a static GitHub README, it lacks real-time updates, user reviews, or community features, making it less useful for dynamic feedback or support compared to wikis or forums.
While focused on user control, it may overlook some proprietary systems that have improved in privacy or usability, limiting a balanced view for users open to hybrid solutions.