Top 10 Home Assistant Integrations 2023
Introduction
Top 10 Home Assistant Integrations 2023: Home Assistant is one of the most popular smart home systems in the world. And it’s no secret that I’m absolutely convinced . Home Assistant only offers a platform at its core, which enables automation, for example. The real strength of Home Assistant, however, is the very large number of integrations. Cloud services, hardware-based services or other information can be displayed or controlled in Home Assistant. Since there are really a lot of integrations, I’ll give you an overview of the 10 most used integrations according to Home Assistant Analytics.
Top 10 integrations
And off we go. Below you will find the top 10 home assistant integrations 2023:
1 FFmpeg
FFmpeg integration allows other Home Assistant integrations to play video or audio streams. I must honestly say that I am quite surprised. I have not used the integration yet. Click here for the documentation: FFmpeg
2 Google Cast
Enables the connection and control of the Chromecast device from Google. Chromecast is already partly built into TVs, so that the entire TV can be controlled with it. Click here for the documentation: Google Cast
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 Home Assistant can be used. Here you can find the documentation: MQTT
4 UPnP/IGD
The UPnP/IGD integration allows to get network statistics of most routers: The amount of data, the runtime, the IP address and the connection status can be read out. Click here for the documentation: UPnP/IGD
5 Google Assistant
As the name suggests: Integrates Google Assistant with Home Assistant and enables voice control via Google Devices, for example. Click here for documentation: Google Assistant
6 DLNA Digital Media Renderer
In 6th place is an integration that functions as a media player. Allows you to play videos and music. Click here for the documentation: DLNA Digital Media Renderer
7 ESPHome
Allows direct integration of ESPHome controlled components. These components are often used for more specialized applications in the smart home. Something for absolute professionals. Click here for the documentation: ESPHome
8 HomeKit
Of course, HomeKit from Apple also has its own integration. With HomeKit integration, all HomeKit-enabled devices are integrated and usable in Home Assistant 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 System Monitor
And in 10th place, another Home Assistant integration: namely the System Monitor for monitoring Home Assistant and the device on which Home Assistant is operated. Click here for documentation: System Monitor
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