Home Assistant
mediumPowerful home automation platform supporting thousands of devices and integrations.
2 GB RAM Active Apache-2.0 iOS & Android
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Pros
- Massive device compatibility
- Very active community
- Powerful automations engine
- Local-first control
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- YAML config can be complex
- Breaking changes in updates
- Can be overwhelming for beginners
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