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FHEM

GPL'd perl server for house automation

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The story

FHEM is an open-source server for automating household tasks like switching lights, shutters and heating, and logging events like temperature and power consumption.

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The FHEM homepage

Questions and answers

What hardware is required to run FHEM?

FHEM requires a 24/7 server such as a NAS, Raspberry Pi, PC or MacMini with a perl interpreter and attached hardware like USB sticks (CUL, EnOcean, Z-Wave) to access actors and sensors.

What protocols does FHEM support?

FHEM supports a wide range of protocols including HomeMatic, Z-Wave, EnOcean, KNX, Philips HUE, MQTT, Alexa, HomeKit, and many others for house automation, audio/video devices and weather services.

How can you control FHEM?

FHEM can be controlled via web frontends, smartphone apps (iPhone and Android), telnet, or TCP/IP directly. Multiple frontend options are available including built-in web interface, FHEM Tablet UI, and smartVISU.

What are the available installation options for FHEM?

FHEM can be installed on Debian/Ubuntu/Raspbian, Unix, macOS, Windows, and some Fritz!Box models. Docker container images are also available through the GitHub repository.

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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

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