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: May 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.
• ESPHome
  Firmware platform for custom ESP-based sensors and devices such as BLE proxies and displays.

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.
• RFXTRX
  433 MHz RF transceiver for legacy wireless devices.

Networking & DNS

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

Energy & Power Management

• EVCC
  Smart EV charging based on solar production and dynamic energy pricing.
• GoodWe
  Solar inverter platform.
• Alfen
  EV charging hardware.
• WaterP1MeterKit
  Water meter reader integrated into the energy dashboard.

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Climate & Ventilation

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

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Lighting & Shading

• Philips Hue
  Primary lighting system throughout the house.
• IKEA Home Smart
  Zigbee lighting, remotes and sensors.
• Somfy
  Shutters and blinds, automated based on time, temperature and sunlight.
• SwitchBot
  Automated blind tilt motors.
• EcoDim
  Zigbee wall dimmers.
• Govee
  Christmas smart lighting.
• Yeelight
  Smart desk lamp.

Furniture & Comfort

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

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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.
• Inkbird
  Temperature sensor for pool monitoring.
• One2Track
  GPS watch for tracking the kids.

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Security & Cameras

• Reolink
  Cameras and doorbell, integrated with AI-based detection.
• Foscam
  Outdoor cameras.
• Bold
  Smart door lock.

Related tutorials: Smart home security with Alarmo

Media & Voice

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

Appliances

• Siemens
  Connected oven via Home Connect.
• Oral-B
  Connected electric toothbrushes.
• HP
  Network printer and scanner.

Cleaning & Outdoors

• Roborock
  Robot vacuum cleaner.
• Navimow
  Robotic lawn mower.
• Rain Bird
  Garden irrigation control.

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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.

Related tutorials: Smart charging EVs with EVCC and Track car parking location