HomeGenie – programmable home automation platform

HomeGenie is a programmable home automation server for managing connected devices, sensors and household automation. It combines a web-based control interface with scripting tools, making it suitable for both straightforward device management and more elaborate customised systems.

The software supports several home automation technologies, allowing equipment from different manufacturers to participate in common automation routines. Users can monitor devices, create dashboards, control lighting and heating, and respond to events using programmable rules.

HomeGenie has evolved into a broader automation platform with visual programming, custom widgets and optional AI-assisted functionality. Its automation engine is based on .NET. Some AI functions use local models, while others can connect to external services.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Control compatible smart home devices through a unified web interface.
• Support for home automation technologies including X10, Z-Wave, Zigbee, IR/RF and GPIO.
• Programmable automation using C#, JavaScript and Python.
• Visual programming editor for constructing automation routines without writing code.
• Customisable dashboards with user-defined widgets and layouts.
• Integrated widget editor supporting HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Automation scheduling using time-based events, conditions and extended cron expressions.
• Support for lighting scenarios, energy monitoring and household alarms.
• REST API and programming interfaces for connecting external applications.
• Optional local language model integration for natural-language interaction with devices.
• AI-assisted generation of automation programs and dashboard widgets.
• Computer vision capabilities through supported object detection and image analysis integrations.
• Voice interaction and speech processing through supported components.
• Support for custom hardware integrations and compatible ESP32 devices.
• Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, Windows and macOS, including ARM hardware.

Website: www.homegenie.it
Support:
Developer: G-Labs
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

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