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OpenHab
openHAB is open-source home automation software designed to work across vendors and technologies.
About OpenHab
openHAB is home automation software designed to work across vendors and technologies. It runs on the user's own hardware and connects to local devices, with support listed as more than 400 technologies and systems and thousands of devices.
Users can create rules with time and event-based triggers, scripts, actions, notifications and voice control. The server runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Docker and Synology, with access through web, iOS and Android apps. It does not require a cloud service to work, but optional integrations are available for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and the myopenhab.org cloud connector.
Key features
- Connects to more than 400 technologies and thousands of devices
- Create rules with time and event-based triggers, scripts and actions
- Send notifications and use voice control for automations
- Runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Docker and Synology
- Access system through web, iOS and Android apps
- Optional integrations for Google Assistant, Alexa, HomeKit and myopenhab.org
Best for: People who want to manage devices from different vendors with a locally run system.
Good for
- Operates on local hardware without requiring a cloud service
- Supports many technologies, systems and devices through add-ons
- Available on multiple operating systems with web and mobile access
OpenHab at a glance
- Website
- openhab.org
- Category
- Lifestyle & Hobbies › Home & Garden
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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OpenHab FAQ
Does openHAB require a cloud service to work?
No. It runs on your hardware and does not require a cloud service, though optional cloud integrations are available.
Which platforms can run the openHAB server?
Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Docker and Synology are listed.
How can openHAB be installed on a Raspberry Pi?
By flashing the openHABian image to an SD card and booting with pre-configured system settings.
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