Homey now lets you run its smart home platform on your own hardware

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TL;DR

• Homey has launched a self-hosted version of its smart home platform that runs on your own hardware instead of a dedicated hub.
• Homey Self-Hosted Server supports Matter, LAN, and cloud devices by default, with Zigbee and Z-Wave available via an optional Homey Bridge.
• The software is available worldwide with a free trial, followed by a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime license.

Homey seems to have recognized that there’s a significant overlap between people who like to build out a comprehensive smart home and those who also prefer running their own bespoke setups. With that in mind, the company has launched the Homey Self-Hosted Server, a new software-only option that lets you run the Homey Pro operating system on your own hardware. Available globally from today, it gives advanced users a way to host Homey locally on devices like a Raspberry Pi, NAS, or small home server, rather than relying on dedicated Homey hardware or cloud-only control.

Until now, Homey’s lineup has centered on a combination of cloud-based control and physical hubs, such as Homey Pro. With the Homey Self-Hosted Server, the company is opening up its platform to users who want more control over where their smart home operates, while maintaining the same local-first approach that Homey Pro is known for. According to Homey, the aim is to offer more flexibility without changing how everything from automations to data is handled day-to-day.




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