Gladys Assistant
Gladys Assistant is a modern, privacy-first and open-source home automation software designed to help users craft their perfect smart home experience. It is self-hosted, ensuring that all data remains on your local machine in a simple SQLite database, prioritizing user privacy. Gladys is built for ease of use with a clean, intuitive UI, requiring no SSH or file editing, making it accessible to novices and experts alike.
Key Features
- Customizable Dashboards: Create multiple dashboards to monitor cameras, sensor charts, and occupancy status.
- Automation with Scenes: Automate daily tasks like waking up with music or scheduling coffee, triggered by events, time, or manually.
- Smart Communication: Interact with Gladys via the interface or Telegram integration to control devices or access camera feeds.
- Wide Compatibility: Supports numerous integrations like Zigbee, Philips Hue, MQTT, Google Home, Tasmota, Sonos, Alexa, and RTSP cameras, all developed by the community.
- Performance and Stability: Built with fast technologies (Preact + Node.js) and designed to run reliably for years.
- Auto-Upgrades: Runs as a Docker container with automatic updates via Watchtower.
- Remote Access: Optional Gladys Plus service offers secure, end-to-end encrypted remote access as a Progressive Web App.
Use Cases and Target Users
Gladys Assistant caters to a diverse audience:
- Novices: Individuals looking to automate their homes with a simple, privacy-respecting solution.
- Developers: Tech enthusiasts who contribute to the open-source project and code for their smart homes.
- Professionals: Those managing extensive sensor networks for advanced home automation.
Unique Selling Points
Gladys stands out with its focus on privacy, user-friendliness, and community-driven development. Its ability to run on any Linux machine with Docker (e.g., Raspberry Pi, NAS, or old PC) makes it highly versatile. The active community and responsive creator ensure constant improvements and stability, setting it apart in the open-source home automation space.
