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FHEM vs FMD

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FHEM compared with FMD
Detail FHEM FMD
What it doesGPL'd perl server for house automation Decentralised remote device location and control
StageEstablished Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Not given
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Support for multiple house automation protocols
  • Auto-creating devices and logs from new devices
  • Event logging to files or database with filters
  • Timed commands for automated scheduling
  • Multiple interface formats and protocols
  • Modular architecture with over 430 modules
  • Multiple frontend options for control
  • Web and smartphone frontends
  • Locate via GPS
  • Locate via cell towers
  • Take pictures remotely
  • Lock device remotely
  • Ring device
  • Factory-reset device
  • SMS commands
What makes it different
  • Over 430 modular modules for extensibility
  • GPL open source with continuous development
  • Auto-creation of devices and plots from sensor data
  • Multiple control interfaces including web, mobile, and telnet
  • Decentralised architecture with user data control
  • Multiple command transport channels including SMS and messaging apps
  • Self-hostable server option
Ships internationallyNot given Not given
Sells onlineNot given Not given
Physical shopNot given Not given
Works withNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)64 no change since last check38 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)4028
Citation Flow (Majestic)4834
Referring domains (Majestic)1635318

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