FHEM

Automate common tasks in the household like switching lamps and heating. It can also be used to log events like temperature or power consumption. You can control it via web or smartphone frontends, telnet or TCP/IP directly.

GPL-3.0Smart home
License
GPL-3.0
Runs on
Perl

Commits per month, last 12 months

0 commits

Replaces

Paid products FHEM can stand in for.

How to self-host FHEM

FHEM runs on Perl. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is FHEM free?

Yes. FHEM is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host FHEM?

Yes. FHEM runs on Perl. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does FHEM replace?

People use FHEM instead of SmartThings.

Topics

Internet of Things (IoT)

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