Top 10 Openhab Add-ons 2023
Introduction
Top 10 Openhab Add-ons 2023: Openhab is a popular smart home system. Openhab is a platform that enables, among other things, automation. The real strength of Openhab, however, is the very many add-ons. Cloud services, hardware-based services or other information can be displayed or controlled in Openhab. Since there are really a lot of add-ons, I’ll give you an overview of the 10 most used add-ons according to the Openhab website.
Top 10 Add-ons
And off we go. Below you can find the top 10 Openhab add-ons 2023:
1 Zigbee
The Zigbee add-on wirelessly connects all possible smart home components that run on the Zigbee protocol . This allows devices from different manufacturers to be integrated and connected with each other. Click here for the documentation: Zigbee
2 Bluetooth
Enables the connection and control of Bluetooth devices of all kinds. Click here for documentation: Bluetooth
3 MQTT
Is an “Internet of Things” protocol that can connect different devices together. First, an MQTT broker must be selected, then the events and functions in Openhab can be used. Here you can find the documentation: MQTT
4 Xiaomi Mi
This add-on interacts with the Xiaomi Mi Smart Home components. Click here for the documentation: Xiaomi Mi
5 Google Voice
As the name suggests: Integrates Google Assistant with Home Assistant and enables voice control via Google Devices, for example. Click here for the documentation: Google Voice
6 NEST
In 6th place is an add-on that integrates and lets you control the NEST components. Click here for the documentation: NEST
7 IKEA
Allows direct integration of IKEA TRÅDFRI components. These components from the Swedish home furnishings store are often inexpensive, making it easy to upgrade your smart home. Click here for the documentation: IKEA
8 HomeKit
Of course, HomeKit from Apple also has its own add-on. With HomeKit integration, all HomeKit-enabled devices are integrated and usable in Openhab in no time. Click here for the documentation: Home Kit
9 Philips Hue
The Philips Hue solution has been on the market for a long time and is thus already almost one of the smart home pioneers. At least with regard to lighting. Click here for the documentation: Philips Hue
10 SONOS
And in 10th place, an Openhab add-on from Sonos: it lets you control your SONOS boxes and play your favorite music when you return home. Click here for the documentation: SONOS
