HomeGenie

Spec sheet

Purpose

HomeGenie describes itself as an open-source ecosystem for controlling smart homes and connected devices, built around local-first software and hardware.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Product

HomeGenie describes itself as an open-source ecosystem for controlling smart homes and connected devices, with firmware, a backend server, and mobile apps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Free plan

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · homegenie.it

Integrations

The server lists native support for ZigBee, Z-Wave, MQTT, KNX, and X10, plus GPIO, I2C, SPI, and PWM access on supported hardware.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Security

The maker says HomeGenie communications use end-to-end encryption and that Panel encryption keys are exchanged within the private home network rather than over the internet.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Support

The About page links to a Q&A discussion forum and says user and developer involvement is welcome.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Analytics

The server provides historical data logs, time-range navigation, interactive charts, and filters such as moving averages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Automation

The server includes customizable dashboards, an integrated code editor, virtual modules for prototyping, and historical sensor logs with charts and filters.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Automation and programming

The server supports automation scripts in C#, JavaScript, and Python, plus hardware access through GPIO, I2C, SPI, and PWM on supported hardware.Read 8 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Firefly

Firefly is a DIY gateway that combines IR, 433/315 MHz RF, and X10 devices, with modular components that plug into its board without soldering.Read 8 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

HomeGenie Mini

HomeGenie Mini is open-source firmware for ESP32 and ESP8266 devices, with local JavaScript automation and a built-in scheduler.Read 8 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Local AI

The server’s Lailama AI runs language models locally and can generate API calls to orchestrate devices; users can inspect and edit the generated scripts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Local control

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · homegenie.it

Mini connectivity

HomeGenie Mini supports HTTP, WebSocket, MQTT, and Serial, and can be discovered by SSDP/UPnP or connected to HomeGenie Panel and Server.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Mini firmware

HomeGenie Mini is open-source firmware for ESP32 and ESP8266 devices, with local JavaScript automation and no internet requirement for setup or core functionality.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Open source and history

The About page says the project began in 2009, is 100% open source, and is now primarily maintained by its original founder.Read 8 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Panel integrations

HomeGenie Panel integrates Google Gemini for conversational voice control and acts as a UPnP control point for discovering media servers and smart TVs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Panel platform

HomeGenie Panel turns an Android device into a dashboard and control hub with a built-in automation engine and customizable interface.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Pricing

The opened maker pages describe HomeGenie as open-source but do not state plan prices or trial terms.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Programming

The maker documents C#, JavaScript, and Python support through a unified API bus.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Project history

The maker says HomeGenie began in 2009 as a personal project and is now primarily maintained by its original founder.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Server

HomeGenie Server is a self-hosted automation engine that the maker says runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, and ARM devices such as Raspberry Pi.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

VisionCore

VisionCore processes video feeds for AI detections, event-based MP4 recording, and live stream monitoring, with visual metadata available to automation and local AI.Read 9 Oct 2026 · homegenie.it

Z-Wave support

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · homegenie.it

Zigbee support

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · homegenie.it

Where Specifiction places it

• Home Automation#19 of 257.8
• Home automation platforms#25 of 257.3