Home Assistant

Home Assistant is a software platform designed to act as a central hub for your smart home, connecting and controlling a wide variety of devices. 

Key Features:

Open-Source: The software is free to use and its code is open for anyone to examine and contribute to.

Local Control: Home Assistant operates primarily on your local network, minimizing reliance on cloud services and enhancing privacy.

Integration Platform: It integrates with a vast array of smart home devices and services, allowing you to control them from a single interface.

Automation: You can create automations that trigger actions based on events, such as turning lights on when motion is detected or adjusting the temperature based on the time of day.

User Interface: Home Assistant offers a web-based interface, companion apps for Android and iOS, and voice control via supported virtual assistants