FHEM AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like FHEM

FHEM is described as '(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' and is a Home Automation tool in the home & family category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FHEM for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted and Android apps. The best FHEM alternative is Home Assistant, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FHEM are openHAB, ioBroker, Gladys Assistant and Home.

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  1. Home Assistant icon

    Home Assistant

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    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.

    43 Home Assistant alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Python
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Kodi
    • Cloudron
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    • Home Assistant is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to FHEM.

    • Home Assistant is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FHEM.

    • Home Assistant is Free and Open SourceFHEM is also Free and Open Source
    • Home Assistant is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableFHEM is not according to our users
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    openHAB

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    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.

    51 openHAB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    • Cloudron
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    • openHAB is the most popular Web-based alternative to FHEM.

    • openHAB is Free and Open SourceFHEM is also Free and Open Source
    • openHAB is Privacy focusedFHEM is not according to our users
  4. ioBroker icon

    ioBroker

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    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.

    48 ioBroker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
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  5. Gladys Assistant icon

    Gladys Assistant

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    Gladys is an open-source program which runs on your Raspberry Pi or Docker. She integrates into your life, seamlessly communicating across your entire home network and your devices while checking your calendar. Based on NodeJS.

    15 Gladys Assistant alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
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  6. Home icon

    Home

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    With the new Home app, you can securely control all your Homekit accessories from your favorite iOS device. Have your iPhone turn off the lights. See who’s at the front door from your iPad. And even control things remotely with the help of Apple TV.

    31 Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Domoticz

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    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.

    39 Domoticz alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Scrypted icon

    Scrypted

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    Scrypted integrates with the three major home hubs. Control your things with via voice or your preferred app, whether it is Google Home, Apple HomeKit, or Amazon Alexa.

    45 Scrypted alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Jeedom

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    Jeedom is a complete home-automation software. With Jeedom, you can do many things, such as :

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi
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    HomeGenie

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    HomeGenie, Home Automaton Server in the Internet Of Things era.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted
    Control panel
     
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    domogik

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    Domogik is a free (GPLv3) Home Automation solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    HUEston

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    A small GUI for accessing Philips HUE Lamps under any Windows environment.

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    • Windows
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    Homegear

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    Connect Homematic and other smart home devices to your smarthome system (openHAB, NodeRED, etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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