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Calaos is ranked #19 of 25 in home automation platforms on Inferse. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web.
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Facts
- Purpose
- Calaos is a home automation system that connects hardware to user interfaces for controlling a home.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Calaos can automate connected items by time, ambience, or mood.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Music
- Calaos lets users share music across the house and play it in different rooms.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Software
- Its software stack includes a server, touchscreen interface, HTML5 web app, configuration tool, and iOS and Android apps.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker says the codebase was released under the GPL after the original company closed in 2013.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The current hardware list includes Wago PLC, KNX, MQTT, Zigbee via zigbee2mqtt, DMX via OLA, 1-Wire, Web API devices, receivers, cameras, Squeezebox, GPIO, Enphase, and Philips Hue via MQTT.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Self-hosted
- Calaos OS is a preconfigured operating system installed on a dedicated computer that runs the Calaos server.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- System architecture
- Calaos OS is built on Debian, and its application components run in separate Podman containers.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Recovery
- Calaos OS records system state before software installations so users can roll back if an update goes wrong.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- Calaos OS requires a computer that stays powered on, a USB stick, and a network connection; a touchscreen is optional.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker points users to its community wiki, forum, Discord server, and team email for help.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware caveat
- The maker says donated hardware may help add support but does not guarantee that the hardware will work.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Interfaces
- Its interfaces include Calaos Home for touchscreens, mobile apps for Android and iOS, and a web app reached through the server’s IP address.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Installer
- Calaos Installer is a configuration tool, and its installer is documented as compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Self-hosted OS
- Calaos OS is a ready-to-use operating system installed on a dedicated home automation computer and includes the Calaos server and additional services.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware requirement
- Calaos OS installs on a 64-bit PC, and its documentation recommends a permanently powered computer connected to the network by cable.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Trial mode
- Live mode boots Calaos OS from a USB stick without installing it or changing the computer’s disk.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Update recovery
- Calaos OS records system state before software installation so the system can restart from a previous state if an update goes wrong.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Data backup
- Calaos OS stores Calaos and service settings in one folder, which its documentation says makes backups simple.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- Calaos Remote UI panels communicate with the server using HMAC-SHA256 authentication.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Interface limitation
- Not all types of input/output are displayed or controllable in every Calaos user interface.doc.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
- Project history
- The Calaos site says the original French company closed in 2013 and its codebase was released as GPL, after which a community continued development.calaos.fr · 8 Oct 2026
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Sources
- calaos.fr/en/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- doc.calaos.fr/en/hardware/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- doc.calaos.fr/en/calaos_os/introduction/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- doc.calaos.fr/en/getting_started/test/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- doc.calaos.fr/en/getting_started/requirements/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- doc.calaos.fr/en/calaos_os/requirements/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- doc.calaos.fr/en/hardware/remote_ui/· checked 8 Oct 2026