There are various free software packages to assist in home automation (smart homes, domotics). They are not all packaged for Debian but may run on Debian.

Notice that some of these systems are delivered as a runnable ISO "live" image, as an alternative to packages. Some people may find this beneficial while others prefer a package.

Here is a brief summary:

Product

Package/ITP

Language

Notes

Domoticz

ITP

Python

TAR download

Home Assistant

RFP

Python

Install on ARMbian

misterhouse

misterhouse

Perl

OpenHAB

none yet

Java

Deb Repository

Liblightify (OSRAM light bulbs)

Package

Node-RED

none yet

Javascript

Install on Ubuntu Install on Rasbian

Related wiki pages:

X10

X10 is a communications protocol mainly used for domotics

Matching mobile applications

Android

F-Droid carries free open source applications available for Android devices. Their availability and matching existing Debian packages may be a good indicator of project advancement and maturity.

* https://staging.f-droid.org/search?q=home+automation&lang=en

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