My Smart Home

Smart Home Stack

This page gives a high-level overview of the software platforms and manufacturers that power my smart home.

Last updated: February 2026

Core Platform

  • Home Assistant
    Central automation platform that orchestrates all devices, logic and integrations.
  • Zigbee2MQTT
    Vendor-agnostic Zigbee layer to avoid ecosystem lock-in and keep devices interchangeable.

Infrastructure & Hosting

  • Proxmox VE
    Hypervisor running all services in virtual machines and containers.
  • Intel Nuc
    Compact, low-power hardware for 24/7 hosting.
  • Synology
    Network storage, backups and supporting services.

Networking & DNS

  • AdGuard Home
    Network-wide ad blocking and DNS filtering.
  • Unbound
    Local recursive DNS resolver for privacy and performance.

Energy & Power Management

  • DSMR-Reader
    Smart meter data collection and energy insights.
  • EVCC
    Smart EV charging based on solar production and dynamic energy pricing.
  • GoodWe
    Solar inverter platform.
  • Alfen
    EV charging hardware.

Climate & Ventilation

  • Itho Daalderop
    Mechanical ventilation (WTW), controlled automatically with WiFi module
  • Tado
    Smart thermostats and radiator valves.
  • Philips
    Air purification and humidification.
  • Netatmo
    Indoor and outdoor climate sensors.

Related tutorials: monitoring temperature trends and making my sauna smarter.

Lighting & Shading

  • Philips Hue
    Primary lighting system throughout the house.
  • IKEA Home Smart
    Zigbee lighting, remotes and sensors.
  • Somfy
    Rolluiken and zonwering, automated based on time, temperature and sunlight.
  • EcoDim
    Zigbee wall dimmers.

Furniture & Comfort

  • Okin
    Bluetooth-controlled motors in the bed, integrated for comfort automations.

Related tutorials: Control your Bed Motors

Sensors & Presence

  • Aqara
    Motion, temperature, door and leak sensors.
  • Third Reality
    Soil moisture sensors for garden automation.
  • Shelly
    Smart plugs for monitoring and power control.

Security & Cameras

  • Reolink
    Cameras and doorbell, integrated with AI-based detection.
  • Foscam
    Indoor cameras.

Media & Voice

  • Google
    Voice assistants and smart displays for feedback and notifications.
  • Sonos
    Multi-room audio.
  • JBL / Xiaomi
    Additional smart speakers.
  • Philips Hue Sync
    Lighting synchronization with media playback.

Mobility & Outdoors

Related tutorials: Integrating Segway Navimow

Cars

  • Kia EV6
    Fully electric daily driver, integrated with home energy and charging automations.
  • Hyundai Inster
    Compact electric car, used for short trips and secondary mobility.