WebThings Gateway

Spec sheet

Purpose

WebThings Gateway is software for smart home hubs that lets users monitor and control their home over the web.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Free plan

YesRead 25 Sep 2026 · webthings.io

Integrations

Adapter add-ons add compatibility with devices and protocols, and the add-ons system also supports notification and interface extensions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Security

The project describes the gateway as enabling smart home control without a middleman, and WebThings Cloud can provide an end-to-end encrypted tunnel for remote access.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Support

The project directs users to its forum, Matrix channel, or GitHub issues for support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Add-on caution

The documentation warns that the project cannot guarantee third-party add-ons are safe to use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Automation

Its rules engine lets users create “if this then that” automations with a drag and drop interface.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Community add-ons

The documentation says there are over a hundred community-contributed add-ons to choose from.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Compatibility limit

The documentation warns that many add-ons may not yet work properly with Gateway 2.0.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Device views

Users can place devices on an interactive floorplan and view sensor data logged over time.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Install options

The recommended installation method for version 2.0 is Docker; an experimental Snap package and source build are also available.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Local control

YesRead 25 Sep 2026 · webthings.io

Operating systems

The Docker installation instructions include commands for Linux, Windows, and macOS hosts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Raspberry Pi status

The previous Raspberry Pi OS images are not available for Gateway 2.0, and the Raspberry Pi download is marked deprecated.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Unified interface

It provides a unified web interface for monitoring and controlling smart home devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io

Z-Wave support

YesRead 25 Sep 2026 · webthings.io

Zigbee support

YesRead 25 Sep 2026 · webthings.io

Plans and prices

Every WebThings Gateway plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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