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Tasmota

Alternative open-source firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 based smart devices.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars22.0k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Esp32Esp8266MqttFirmwareSmart PlugIot
Overview

Why consider Tasmota?

Tasmota is an open-source firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 smart plugs, switches, and relays. It liberates proprietary Tuya and Sonoff hardware with local MQTT control and zero cloud tracking.

Guided learning

Learn Tasmota by building

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

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Overview of Tasmota

Tasmota provides web management interfaces, HTTP/MQTT control, timers, and automatic Home Assistant discovery without writing code.

Flashing Tasmota

Flash devices via web browser using the Tasmota WebInstaller at https://tasmota.github.io/install.

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

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Tasmota FAQs

Tasmota is listed as a Developer Tools 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.

Tasmota 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.

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