Home Assistant — The Central Brain

Home Assistant is the heart of your domotics installation. It is an open-source software that centralizes control of all your devices, regardless of brand or protocol.

Why Home Assistant?

• Local only — data stays at home, no cloud
• Compatible with everything — thousands of supported devices
• 100% free — open-source
• Huge community — active forums, many tutorials

Installation

Home Assistant OS can be installed on a Mini PC (recommended: N100 with 8-16GB RAM). It runs natively, auto-updates, and includes all necessary tools.

Integrations

Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MQTT, Tuya local, Shelly — Home Assistant speaks all protocols. No brand lock-in.