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MonitoringAlternative to TuyaAlternative to Home AssistantAlternative to SmartThings

Domoticz

Lightweight and scalable open-source Home Automation System in C++.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars4.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Smart HomeSensorsRaspberry PiHome AutomationCppIot
Overview

Why consider Domoticz?

Domoticz is a lightweight open-source home automation system. It lets you monitor and configure lights, switches, temperature sensors, weather stations, and energy meters with low memory footprints.

Guided learning

Learn Domoticz by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Domoticz

Domoticz runs with minimal resources on low-power devices, featuring scalable automation triggers (Lua, Python, Blockly) and responsive web dashboards.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name domoticz \
3 -p 8080:8080 \
4 -v $(pwd)/domoticz/data:/opt/domoticz/userdata \
5 domoticz/domoticz:latest

Domoticz is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Domoticz FAQs

Domoticz is listed as a Monitoring tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Domoticz is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Domoticz is listed as an alternative to Tuya. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.