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The Raspberry Pi is a great device to perform all kinds of daily tasks<\/strong>. You can use it as a low-end PC or turn it into a multimedia center or a NAS server. In fact, it can be used to control all your home automation devices through a simple setting.<\/p>\n

The possibility of controlling Smart devices at home with the Smartphone is interesting, but you need to keep your mobile phone with you at all times. Now you can set a Raspberry Pi and control every home automation device with just  few settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raspberry Pi home automation settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First you need a screen to connect your Raspberry Pi<\/strong> to in order to set home automation configuration. You should use\u00a0 touch screen model so you won\u2019t need keyboard<\/a> and mouse for interaction with the Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Screen resolution is not that important to control home automation devices. With a 1024×600 screen you are ready to go. For example, you can easily find 7 inches IPS touch screens with speakers. There are lots of different models compatible with a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5. You can also use it with another HDMI output device if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you have mounted the touch screen with the Raspberry Pi<\/strong>, or in case you use a PC monitor, mouse and keyboard, you have to install certain software solutions to start controlling your Smart House. The most important apps for home automation control from a Raspberry Pi include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very well known software you can use to manage all home automation devices from your house. It has a great community of users that are always improving and helping all around the world. Home Assistant<\/a> is compatible with the most popular protocols like Philips Hue, Zigbee or Z-Wave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domoticz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another excellent option for low-end devices. You can use it with Philips Hue, Zigbee and Z-Wave<\/strong> as well as other protocols. Create your own rules, scenarios and routines for home automation. You can manage through the web all kinds of third party apps and devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OpenHAB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last alternative is OpenHAB<\/a>. It is very complete but the interface is not that intuitive<\/strong>. You should use it if you already have experience setting home automation control apps or devices with a Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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