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Domoticz

Open Source Home Automation — Control Your Smart Home

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The story

Free open source home automation system that monitors and controls lights, switches, sensors, and various smart home devices on Linux, Windows, Raspberry Pi and more.

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The Domoticz homepage

Questions and answers

Is Domoticz really free?

Yes, Domoticz is 100% free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license with no subscriptions, premium tiers, or hidden costs.

What hardware does Domoticz support?

Domoticz supports over 150 hardware types including Z-Wave, Zigbee, MQTT, RFXCOM, Philips Hue, 1-Wire, EnOcean, P1 Smart Meters, and custom hardware can be added via Python plugins.

Can I run Domoticz on a Raspberry Pi?

Yes, Domoticz runs on all Raspberry Pi models including the Pi Zero. Its lightweight C++ core uses under 50 MB of RAM, making it ideal for low-power devices.

Does Domoticz require a cloud connection?

No, Domoticz runs entirely locally on your own hardware. All data stays on your device, all automations run locally, and no internet connection is required for operation.

How does Domoticz compare to Home Assistant?

Domoticz is significantly lighter using under 50 MB RAM versus Home Assistant's 512 MB+, runs on minimal hardware like a Pi Zero, has native Windows support, and offers powerful dzVents scripting. Home Assistant has more integrations but requires more hardware resources and has frequent breaking changes.

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Key features

  • Z-Wave support
  • Zigbee support
  • MQTT support
  • Energy monitoring and smart meter support
  • Push notifications to mobile devices
  • dzVents scripting engine
  • Lua and Python automation
  • Blockly visual programming
  • Auto-learning sensors and switches
  • Scalable HTML5 web interface

Pricing

100% free and open source under GPL-3.0 license with no subscriptions, premium tiers, or hidden costs

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Link metrics

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37
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Citation Flow
39
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Referring domains
1,978
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External backlinks
21,693
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