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ELC 2019: Comparison of Open Source Software Home Automation Tools by Leon Anavi, Konsulko Group

With the market grow of Internet of Things the demand for open source home automation software for controlling numerous connected appliances also increases. Open source solutions allow users to customize the setup depending their own specific needs and to manage devices manufactured by different vendors in one place. This presentation will provide an overview of the popular open source tools for home automation and focus on some of the most popular among them: Home Assistant, OpenHAB and Domoticz. We will explore the supported embedded Linux development boards on which these platforms can be installed as well as the IoT with which they can interact out of the box. Practical examples for simple home automation will be provided. The talk is appropriate for open source enthusiasts, makers, engineers, students and even beginners. No previous experience is required.