Open Source Control4 AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like Control4

The best open source alternative to Control4 is Home Assistant. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Control4 and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Control4 are openHAB, ioBroker, Domoticz and Homebridge.

Control4 alternatives are mainly Home Automation Tools but may also be Android ROMs or Media Players. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Control4.

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Home Assistant
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
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Self-Hosted
Apple Watch
Android Auto
Android Wear
Python
F-Droid
Raspberry Pi
Kodi
37 Home Assistant alternatives
Open-source and privacy-first home automation with an emphasis on local control and backed by a worldwide community. Runs on Raspberry Pi or local server.
- - Home Assistant is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Control4.
- - Home Assistant is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Control4.
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Home Assistant Features
1. Ad-freeHome Assistant doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Privacy focusedHome Assistant is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Home Assistant using IFTTT.
4. Dark ModeHome Assistant supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. No TrackingHome Assistant will not track you or use your personal data.
6. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsHome Assistant can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Configurable
Smart Home
MQTT
Modular System
Voice Commands
Google Home integration
HomeKit integration
Alexa integration
Support for Xiaomi MiHome
Arlo integration
openHAB
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Mac
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Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
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Self-Hosted
Kodi
51 openHAB alternatives
openHAB is a Java-based open-source home automation platform that integrates and combines a vast range of different smart home systems and technologies into one single solution.
- - openHAB is the most popular Web-based alternative to Control4.
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openHAB Features
1. Privacy focusedopenHAB is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Ad-freeopenHAB doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within openHAB using IFTTT.
4. Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with openHAB.
Support for Multiple protocols
Support for multiple vendors
Support for KNX
Modular System
MQTT
Z-Wave
Support for ZigBee
HomeKit integration
Philips Hue
Alexa integration
ioBroker
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Node.JS
49 ioBroker alternatives
ioBroker is an integration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on Smart home, Building Automation, Smart Metering, Ambient Assisted Living, Process Automation, Visualization and Data Logging. It aims to be a possible replacement or extension for software like f.e.
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ioBroker Features
Support for NodeJS
High Availability
Visual Programming
Modular System
Alexa integration
Smart Home
Voice Commands
Blockly Editor
Support for multiple vendors
Web interface
Domoticz
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Mac
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38 Domoticz alternatives
Domoticz is a home automation system that lets you monitor and configure various devices like lights, switches, various sensors/meters like temperature, rain, wind, UV, electricity, gas, water and much more. Notifications/alerts can be sent to any mobile device.
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Domoticz Features
Smart Home
Support for Xiaomi MiHome
Homebridge
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Mac
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Linux
Raspberry Pi
14 Homebridge alternatives
Homebridge is a lightweight NodeJS server you can run on your network that emulates the iOS HomeKit API. It supports Plugins,community-contributed modules, that provide a basic bridge from HomeKit to various 3rd-party APIs of "smart home" devices.
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Homebridge Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsHomebridge can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Support for KNX
Smart Home
Siri Integration
DomotiGa
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Linux
28 DomotiGa alternatives
DomotiGa is Open Source Home Automation Software from the Netherlands. It is written in Gambas Basic and runs on Linux.
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Z-Wave
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HomeGenie
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
Self-Hosted
20 HomeGenie alternatives
HomeGenie, Home Automaton Server in the Internet Of Things era.
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HomeGenie Features
1. PortableHomeGenie can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Voice control
Sensors
Philips Hue
Support for DLNA
Z-Wave
domogik
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Linux
Self-Hosted
33 domogik alternatives
Domogik is a free (GPLv3) Home Automation solution.
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Z-Wave
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CyBear Jinni
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Linux
Android
28 CyBear Jinni alternatives
CyBear Jinni is smart home platform that let you control smart devices from different form factors with a single app by connecting a Hub in your home.
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CyBear Jinni Features
1. Privacy focusedCyBear Jinni is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Smart Home
MQTT
FHEM
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
23 FHEM alternatives
FHEM (TM) is a GPL'd perl server for house automation. It is used to automate some common tasks in the household like switching lamps / shutters / heating / etc. and to log events like temperature / humidity / power consumption.
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FHEM Features
LAMP
Internet of Things
Control-Freak
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Self-Hosted
20 Control-Freak alternatives
General purpose tool to manage, program and automate machines, services and apps.
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Control-Freak Features
1. PortableControl-Freak can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Smart Home
MQTT
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LinuxMCE
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Free • Open Source
Home Automation Tool
Linux
18 LinuxMCE alternatives
Linux Based home automation software. Allows for management of media, security, telecommunications, networks, and other home systems.
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