# Home Automation **URL:** https://community.openhab.org/c/hardware/home-automation/24.md [Latest](https://community.openhab.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openhab.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openhab.org/tags.md) --- ## [Sonoff NSPanel Setup](https://community.openhab.org/t/sonoff-nspanel-setup/131770)
**Author:** [@m-home](https://community.openhab.org/u/m-home)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/sonoff-nspanel-setup/131770 "2026-10-19T17:37:49Z")
I thought I’d start a new thread on the best ways to get this working with openhab. I current have it working for me, replacing all the sources on the home screen with better feeds from openhab. and the thermostat worki… --- ## [Heating engineer — best openHAB approach for UK combi boiler monitoring?](https://community.openhab.org/t/heating-engineer-best-openhab-approach-for-uk-combi-boiler-monitoring/170529)
**Author:** [@Hp\_Heating](https://community.openhab.org/u/Hp_Heating)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/heating-engineer-best-openhab-approach-for-uk-combi-boiler-monitoring/170529 "2026-10-17T04:56:49Z")
Hi all, I’m a heating engineer in Surrey, UK — we do boiler repair in Woking and the surrounding area. More and more of my customers are asking about smart heating, and I want to be able to give them solid advice (and po… --- ## [Mikrotik Clairé](https://community.openhab.org/t/mikrotik-claire/170675)
**Author:** [@xkadama](https://community.openhab.org/u/xkadama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/mikrotik-claire/170675 "2026-10-13T08:00:56Z")
works with Home Assistent. Did not find a single thread in Openhab about this gadget. Mikrotik does not mention it neither. Does it work in Openhab or does someone has it already running and does not mind to share? --- ## [BTicino/Legrand Home automation general discussions: openwebnet protocol](https://community.openhab.org/t/bticino-legrand-home-automation-general-discussions-openwebnet-protocol/131485)
**Author:** [@m4rk](https://community.openhab.org/u/m4rk)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/bticino-legrand-home-automation-general-discussions-openwebnet-protocol/131485 "2026-10-04T17:06:28Z")
@massi This thread is for general discussions on BTicino/Legrand openwebnet automation, how to’s, beginner help, expert help etc. Please post here for anything other than binding specifc topics. For binding topics use l… --- ## [Balboa hottub integration without wifi module](https://community.openhab.org/t/balboa-hottub-integration-without-wifi-module/147110)
**Author:** [@mackemot](https://community.openhab.org/u/mackemot)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/balboa-hottub-integration-without-wifi-module/147110 "2026-09-06T05:38:27Z")
Hi all I Just thought that I could share my latest integration with Balbo hottuub. From the beginning I was using the original wifimodule and a python script for controlling my hot tubs. My wifi modules had really poor … --- ## [Water valve via OpenHAB](https://community.openhab.org/t/water-valve-via-openhab/149850)
**Author:** [@ErikDB](https://community.openhab.org/u/ErikDB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/water-valve-via-openhab/149850 "2026-09-02T18:14:06Z")
Hi all! I’m completely new to openHAB, and I’m yet to set up the device I want to have everything working on. But I like doing research in advance :slight\_smile: And along with other project I plan, I would like to oper… --- ## [Raspberry Pi 4B failures](https://community.openhab.org/t/raspberry-pi-4b-failures/163012)
**Author:** [@chrisinatl](https://community.openhab.org/u/chrisinatl)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/raspberry-pi-4b-failures/163012 "2026-08-23T14:33:56Z")
My first Pi4B while running OH 4.3.3 died after ~ 4 years. This was not an SD card failure… at power on the green LED never flashes as it normally had and the system does not boot up. Transplanted the SD card to a new P… --- ## [Top hinge window opener](https://community.openhab.org/t/top-hinge-window-opener/169506)
**Author:** [@domofl](https://community.openhab.org/u/domofl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/top-hinge-window-opener/169506 "2026-07-31T19:08:30Z")
Hi all, Does anybody have any advice on at top hinge window opener? I have zwave, zigbee and wifi devices already, so anything with that is nice. Maybe zemismart? Thank you, Ramon --- ## [Willow - Open Source Echo/Google Home Quality Speech Hardware for $50](https://community.openhab.org/t/willow-open-source-echo-google-home-quality-speech-hardware-for-50/146717)
**Author:** [@kristiankielhofner](https://community.openhab.org/u/kristiankielhofner)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/willow-open-source-echo-google-home-quality-speech-hardware-for-50/146717 "2026-07-13T17:29:00Z")
Hi openHAB! My name is Kristian Kielhofner and I am the creator of Willow: Willow is completely open source hardware device firmware that provides Amazon Echo/Google Home competitive wake word and speech recognition … --- ## [Aqara U200](https://community.openhab.org/t/aqara-u200/157193)
**Author:** [@kip](https://community.openhab.org/u/kip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/aqara-u200/157193 "2026-07-07T07:25:06Z")
Hi guys, who of you has the new aqara u200 smart lock and have you somehow managed to integrate it to openhab? --- ## [DS18B20 sensor - lightning damage](https://community.openhab.org/t/ds18b20-sensor-lightning-damage/169674)
**Author:** [@sliver001](https://community.openhab.org/u/sliver001)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/ds18b20-sensor-lightning-damage/169674 "2026-07-06T08:23:34Z")
I have DS18B20 temperature sensors connected to my OH system. One of the sensors, located on the roof, is frequently damaged by lightning. I’m not talking about a direct strike, but rather a lightning strike from a dista… --- ## [Which Good Home Air Purifier Should I Buy?](https://community.openhab.org/t/which-good-home-air-purifier-should-i-buy/169478)
**Author:** [@zoo](https://community.openhab.org/u/zoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/which-good-home-air-purifier-should-i-buy/169478 "2026-07-06T05:03:08Z")
I researched the best home air purifier lately and wanted to ask for some recommendations from people who have actually used them at home. I am mainly trying to improve indoor air quality and reduce things like dust, all… --- ## [Starting over in a new house](https://community.openhab.org/t/starting-over-in-a-new-house/169645)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Smeker](https://community.openhab.org/u/Jeff_Smeker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/starting-over-in-a-new-house/169645 "2026-06-29T16:14:30Z")
Moving to a new house in a month or so, and leaving behind my dated Insteon (primarily) system. Have the opportunity to start fresh, and looking for tips on the best hardware platform. Looking at zooz, inovelli, or maybe… --- ## ['Semi-smart' alarm clock](https://community.openhab.org/t/semi-smart-alarm-clock/168986)
**Author:** [@ErikDB](https://community.openhab.org/u/ErikDB)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/semi-smart-alarm-clock/168986 "2026-06-28T23:29:49Z")
In the light of toning down on smartphone usage, I would like to switch back to a dedicated alarm clock on the bedside table. But of course, there are criteria: I want to be able to configure the alarms via all sorts o… --- ## [Ultrasonic water flow meter (cheapest I've seen)](https://community.openhab.org/t/ultrasonic-water-flow-meter-cheapest-ive-seen/125179)
**Author:** [@vanja](https://community.openhab.org/u/vanja)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/ultrasonic-water-flow-meter-cheapest-ive-seen/125179 "2026-06-10T09:10:04Z")
Hello everyone, been looking for some water flow meter, after being completely amused by my aeotec power meter :slight\_smile: stumbled upon this one: 169USD same thing 141USD on amazon Usually those ultrasonic de… --- ## [TP-Link KP125M (Matter Support)](https://community.openhab.org/t/tp-link-kp125m-matter-support/146765)
**Author:** [@prat67](https://community.openhab.org/u/prat67)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/tp-link-kp125m-matter-support/146765 "2026-06-02T13:24:25Z")
I know there are a few topics regarding the KP125, but nothing that I can see regarding KP-125M with matter support? Anybody been able to try these? I tried installing the TP-LInk bindings (both regular and the beta se… --- ## [\[Beginner\] What's a good start in 2026?](https://community.openhab.org/t/beginner-whats-a-good-start-in-2026/168712)
**Author:** [@OpenMastering](https://community.openhab.org/u/OpenMastering)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/beginner-whats-a-good-start-in-2026/168712 "2026-05-15T08:29:49Z")
Hi there, I didn’t see a lot of “state of the home automation” posts, so please bear with my beginner questions. What I want: I live in Germany and I’m interested in starting automating things in the house. Main priorit… --- ## [Segway Navimow H-series (lawn mower robot)](https://community.openhab.org/t/segway-navimow-h-series-lawn-mower-robot/156578)
**Author:** [@ErikDB](https://community.openhab.org/u/ErikDB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/segway-navimow-h-series-lawn-mower-robot/156578 "2026-05-06T17:05:40Z")
We’re looking into a lawn mower robot, and our gardener recommends the Segway Navimow H500E. Does anyone have experience with this robot, in combination with OPENHAB? There’s no binding, if I’m not mistaken. But maybe s… --- ## [So I've just tried OpenGarage \[TL;DR: don't bother. Use a Shelly\]](https://community.openhab.org/t/so-ive-just-tried-opengarage-tl-dr-dont-bother-use-a-shelly/168981)
**Author:** [@xr37](https://community.openhab.org/u/xr37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/so-ive-just-tried-opengarage-tl-dr-dont-bother-use-a-shelly/168981 "2026-04-05T22:56:42Z")
I bought one of those OpenGarage things some time ago (I don’t recall where but it was quite expensive here in Europe, €100+) and today I found the time to look at it and install it on an old garage door. The gadget is … --- ## [Heatit Wifi6 in use wiith OH?](https://community.openhab.org/t/heatit-wifi6-in-use-wiith-oh/168690)
**Author:** [@FrankR](https://community.openhab.org/u/FrankR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/heatit-wifi6-in-use-wiith-oh/168690 "2026-03-07T08:12:57Z")
Hi all, my Heatit TF021 Zwave thermostat can’t be controlled anymore and I am planning to replace it by another one. Has anyone ever integrated a Heatit Wifi6 (EAN 7071236018117) thermostat with openHAB? Can it be use… --- ## [Harmony Hub alternative?](https://community.openhab.org/t/harmony-hub-alternative/133446)
**Author:** [@itb](https://community.openhab.org/u/itb)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/harmony-hub-alternative/133446 "2026-02-28T15:47:38Z")
Hi, I currently have a Harmony Hub, which controls my home cinema setup (SetTop box, amplifier, TV). I used this in openHAB with success. Lately the hub starts acting weird, being offline a lot and not responding to comm… --- ## [Commands that are sent to Aqara H2EU Rollershutter are divided by 100](https://community.openhab.org/t/commands-that-are-sent-to-aqara-h2eu-rollershutter-are-divided-by-100/168621)
**Author:** [@meph](https://community.openhab.org/u/meph)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/commands-that-are-sent-to-aqara-h2eu-rollershutter-are-divided-by-100/168621 "2026-02-24T19:09:37Z")
Hi all, I have several H2EU Rollershutter devices that I operate in Matter mode. The devices have been correctly added to OpenHAB via Matter. I can see their state. If I close them manually via the hardware button, the… --- ## ["Duplicate channels" error when adding a light switch ZWA4011/58433](https://community.openhab.org/t/duplicate-channels-error-when-adding-a-light-switch-zwa4011-58433/168595)
**Author:** [@n0rd](https://community.openhab.org/u/n0rd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/duplicate-channels-error-when-adding-a-light-switch-zwa4011-58433/168595 "2026-02-24T06:07:04Z")
I am trying to add a Jasco/GE ZWA4011 light switch to my OpenHAB 5.1.3 setup. The thing is discovered and appears in my inbox as “Z-Wave Node 015: Enbrighten ZWA4011, 58433 Enbrighten Z-Wave In-Wall Smart Light Switch, 7… --- ## [BRMesh control via ESPHome binding](https://community.openhab.org/t/brmesh-control-via-esphome-binding/168569)
**Author:** [@palazzja](https://community.openhab.org/u/palazzja)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/brmesh-control-via-esphome-binding/168569 "2026-02-21T02:42:50Z")
Hi all, I wanted to share a modification of a modification that will allow me to control RGBW from lights that use the BRMesh app. I have a ton of RGB bulbs and use the Wiz binding for 25+ bulbs as well as another 40 f… --- ## [MCO Home Z-Wave thermostats drifting](https://community.openhab.org/t/mco-home-z-wave-thermostats-drifting/168234)
**Author:** [@Gerry\_Maguire](https://community.openhab.org/u/Gerry_Maguire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/mco-home-z-wave-thermostats-drifting/168234 "2026-02-08T19:17:31Z")
Have a number of the above controlling UFH heating. It appears that one of the stats is potentially drifting in terms of its room temperature measurement. It appears to be reading higher than what in independent, calibra… --- ## [New ZWave interface for OpenTherm boilers](https://community.openhab.org/t/new-zwave-interface-for-opentherm-boilers/155023)
**Author:** [@agricola](https://community.openhab.org/u/agricola)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/new-zwave-interface-for-opentherm-boilers/155023 "2026-02-07T16:48:24Z")
Hello, since Mai 2023 I’d installed a new heating boiler with the OpenTherm-Protokoll. Also I’d by the MyOT interface for OpenTherm boilers. It provides a ZWave-Interface. So I will save the history of data and will re… --- ## [Anyone would love to join HS1SA-E smoke alarm beta program?](https://community.openhab.org/t/anyone-would-love-to-join-hs1sa-e-smoke-alarm-beta-program/168186)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Xie](https://community.openhab.org/u/Leo_Xie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/anyone-would-love-to-join-hs1sa-e-smoke-alarm-beta-program/168186 "2026-02-03T23:29:24Z")
Dear OpenHAB users. we should engage with user base more, that’s the way for us to make better products. we are offering beta program now, would you like to try it out? Key updates since the last version: What we pr… --- ## [GC-TBZ48 thermostat remote sensor setpoint](https://community.openhab.org/t/gc-tbz48-thermostat-remote-sensor-setpoint/168154)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_De\_Anda](https://community.openhab.org/u/Miguel_De_Anda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/gc-tbz48-thermostat-remote-sensor-setpoint/168154 "2026-02-01T21:39:16Z")
I have a GoControl GC-TBZ48 Thermostat that generally works well. I was looking at the “thing configuration parameters” and noticed parameters 43/46 which allow for a remote sensor node/temperature to be set. I’ve always… --- ## [Humidifier with no cloud](https://community.openhab.org/t/humidifier-with-no-cloud/168073)
**Author:** [@Nadahar](https://community.openhab.org/u/Nadahar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/humidifier-with-no-cloud/168073 "2026-01-24T14:48:35Z")
I need a humidifier, and I find myself in the same situation as “always”. Trying to figure out what products, if any, can be controlled locally, without first registering, creating an account, downloading some mobile “ap… --- ## [Recommendations for USB Z‑Wave LR (and optional Zigbee) Sticks for OpenHAB 5 on Raspberry Pi 5](https://community.openhab.org/t/recommendations-for-usb-z-wave-lr-and-optional-zigbee-sticks-for-openhab-5-on-raspberry-pi-5/167666)
**Author:** [@oh\_newbie](https://community.openhab.org/u/oh_newbie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 12:56am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/recommendations-for-usb-z-wave-lr-and-optional-zigbee-sticks-for-openhab-5-on-raspberry-pi-5/167666 "2025-12-27T00:56:11Z")
Hi, I’m migrating from OH 2.5 to OH 5.0.2 which is running on RPI 5 Model B and need a reliable USB stick for the new installation. Also, I recently purchased a Home Connect 620 Z-Wave Long Range smart lock. The lock… [Next page](https://community.openhab.org/c/hardware/home-automation/24.md?page=1)