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FHEM

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FHEM is ranked #22 of 25 in home automation platforms on Inferse. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Facts

Home automation
FHEM is a Perl server for automating household devices such as lamps, shutters, and heating, and logging events such as temperature, humidity, and power use.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
How it is controlled
The server can be controlled through web or smartphone frontends, telnet, or TCP/IP directly.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Self-hosting requirement
FHEM requires a 24/7 server such as a NAS, Raspberry Pi, PC, or Mac Mini, with Perl and attached hardware to access devices and sensors.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Automation features
FHEM can automatically create devices and logs when it receives data from a new device, log events to files or a database with regular-expression filters, notify external programs or scripts, and run timed commands.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Interfaces
Its text, JSON, and XML interfaces are available over plain TCP/IP, SSL, or HTTP.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Modules
The site describes FHEM as modular, with over 430 modules and the ability to add device support.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Device and service support
The listed protocol and integration examples include HomeMatic, Z-Wave, EnOcean, Philips Hue, FRITZ!Dect, Alexa, HomeKit, HomeBridge, and MQTT.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Media integrations
The site lists support examples including TVs from LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, and Sony; Bose and Sonos devices; and Kodi, Plex, and Apple TV.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
License
The site identifies FHEM as GPL-licensed and specifies GPL version 2.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Downloads and containers
The download section lists version 6.4 packages dated 2025-03-29, nightly versions, and a container image for Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Supported installation systems
The installation section covers Debian, Ubuntu, Raspbian, Unix, macOS, and Windows, and advises against deploying FHEM on Fritz!Box under the stated Fritz!OS conditions.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Documentation and support
FHEM provides a command reference, wiki, and forum; the site says users may ask questions in English, though most forum entries are in German, and directs support requests to the forum rather than private email.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Security and privacy statement
The privacy notice says internet data transmission may have security gaps and that complete protection from third-party access cannot be guaranteed.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026
Who it is for
FHEM is intended for people who can run a continuously available Perl server and connect compatible hardware for household automation.fhem.de · 8 Oct 2026

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