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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.

openHAB 2.0 Basic UI showing a simple demo setup

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  • FreeOpen Source

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Country of Origin

  • DE flagGermany
  • European Union flagEU

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Self-Hosted
  • Kodi
  • Apple Watch
  • F-Droid
4.8 / 5 Avg rating (16)
177likes
27comments
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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused

Integrations

  1. Alexa icon  Alexa
  2.  HomeKit
  3.  Google Home
  4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT
  5.  Nest

Features

  1.  Support for Multiple protocols
  2.  Support for multiple vendors
  3.  Support for KNX
  4.  Home Automation
  5.  Modular System
  6.  MQTT
  7.  Support for ZigBee
  8.  Z-Wave
  9.  Philips Hue
  10.  Ad-free
  11.  Java based
  12.  Broadlink
  13.  Smart Home
  14.  Community-based
  15.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  16.  Chromecast Support
  17.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome

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openHAB information

  • Developed by

    DE flagopenHAB Foundation e.V.
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.8 (16 ratings)
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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Dutch
    • Finnish
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Russian
    • Spanish

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Our users have written 27 comments and reviews about openHAB, and it has gotten 177 likes

openHAB was added to AlternativeTo by poolborges on Sep 17, 2012 and this page was last updated Apr 19, 2025.

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Comment summary: openHAB is praised for its flexibility, open-source nature, and strong community support, allowing integration of diverse smart home devices. It supports numerous protocols like Z-Wave and technologies including Raspberry Pi and ESP8266. While it offers powerful automation features and a variety of scripting options, users must navigate a steep learning curve. openHAB's stability, extensive add-ons, and non-vendor lock-in are appreciated, but it's not a quick setup solution.
Top Positive Comment
thdietrich86
May 31, 2017
5

I had my fair share of endeavors with closed and open home automation solutions and this one really hit it off. openHAB is an amazingly flexible center for your smart home, regardless if you are playing around with ESP8266's or driving a whole KNX installation. It's open source and the almost 200 add-ons can talk to nearly everything out there, from Z-Wave over Alexa and IFTTT, your Tesla car and up to whatever you get onto MQTT. One warning though: "With great power comes great responsibility" ;) openHAB is not a point and shoot adventure. Setting up your SmartHome takes a few minutes but it's totally worth it! Happy Hacking ;)

[Edited by thdietrich86, July 11]

[Edited by thdietrich86, July 11]

jimtng
Jan 28, 2024
0

openHAB allows me to write powerful automation easily. It supports defining the automation using a simple web interface, or by writing code in JavaScript, JRuby, Groovy, Java, a special DSL language, or Blockly. There is a third party Python option as well.

Guest
Apr 13, 2023
1

Im using openHAB for 8 years in my home. It's stable, ease to use and allows all of my automation needs. I can recommend to new users in home automation for stability. Updates are not so often as in Home Assistant so stability is higher in OpenHAB from my experience.

Guest
Dec 5, 2022
0

A very stable open-source, privacy-friendly Home Automation platform that supports a large number of devices and manufacturers and provided many languages, e.g. JS, Ruby, for automation.

Guest
Sep 7, 2022
0

I love openHAB because of it‘s wide variety of supported devices and manufacturers, the high number of different automation engines (JavaScript, Blockly, UI, Python etc.) and the stability and performance. The UI is one of the most adjustable UIs I’ve seen so far, with some web frontend development knowledge you can build most things you think of.

Guest
Nov 1, 2021
0

I like openHAB because it's open and great

dba
Dec 29, 2019
1

Brings together nearly any smarthome system on the market, e.g. KNX, Tasmota, various smart devices such as TVs, under one system. Finally a way to automate across technologies.

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What is openHAB?

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. On top of the unified abstraction layer all connected devices are available for the overarching automation rule engines and different user interfaces.

SUPPORTED PRODUCTS

Over 200 specific add-ons provide support for brands, devices, technologies and communication protocols. Examples are Z-Wave, Philips Hue, Amazon Echo, Chromecast and Sonos. Discover all available add-ons and supported devices and/or functions at: http://docs.openhab.org/addons/bindings.html

• Home Automation Solutions: Z-Wave, EnOcean, Netatmo, Homematic, Insteon, ... • Lighting: Philips Hue, Ikea Trådfri, LIFX, Lutron, Milight, ... • Heating: Max!, Nest, Vitotronic, Heatmiser, ... • Home Entertainment: Samsung TV, LG TV, Sonos, Pioneer AVR, Squeezebox, Kodi, Plex, ... • Security: ZoneMinder, DSC, ... • Open Protocols: HTTP, TCP/UDP, MQTT, Serial, ... • Special UseCases: Minecraft, Tesla Car, Weather Services, ... • ...

OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITY

The openHAB open source initiative strongly supports its vibrant community. The forum with over 13,000 registered users is a place to find guidance, help and inspiration. Join the openHAB community forum over at https://community.openhab.org

OPENHAB FOUNDATION

The openHAB Foundation e.V. is a nonprofit organization with the mission to educate the public about the possibilities and benefits of free and open smart home solutions. Learn about the mission and the services of the foundation under http://www.openhabfoundation.org

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