HomeGenie is an open source, programmable, home automation server for smart connected devices and applications.
HomeGenie can interface to various devices such as X10, Insteon, Z-Wave, Philips Hue, UPnP/DLNA, RFXCom, KNX, communicate with external web services and integrate all of this into a common automation enviroment.
With a modern built-in web user interface, HomeGenie can be enjoyed from any PC, smartphone or tablet.
Key Features
- DLNA/UPnP Control Point.
- Lighting Control and Scenarios.
- IR/RF Remotes and Voice Control.
- Energy Monitor and Statistics.
- Basic alarm.
- X10 driver for Marmitek ActiveHome CM11, CM15 Pro and W800RF32.
- Z-Wave driver for any Zensys compatible usb key (Aeon Labs Z-Stick) and RaZberry.
- Insteon PLM 2413S/2413U, RFXCom, LightwaveRF.
- KNX, Philips Hue Bridge, Infrared remote control, UPnP and more…
- Integrated Web Server frontend based on jQuery Mobile UI.
- Control remotely from any PC, Tablet and Smartphone.
- Consumption/usage statistics and realtime kW counter.
- Simulated Meter report for devices not supporting it (even for X10 ones).
- Programmable Events and Macros.
- C#, JavaScript, Ruby and Python scripting + Arduino programming.
- IoT ready! Integrated Program and Widget editor with a powerful API/SDK.
- Service clustering via events forwarding and MQTT.
- Installs and runs everywhere: Windows, Linux, Mac.
- Suitable for running on embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi.
Website: www.homegenie.it
Support: Wiki, GitHub Code Repository
Developer: G-Labs
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
HomeGenie is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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