HomeGenie

HomeGenie is an open source ecosystem for smart homes and connected devices, built around a local first design that does not depend on the cloud. It consists of a backend server, custom edge firmware for compact ESP32 based modules, native mobile apps, and a range of hardware projects. The project began in 2009 and is maintained by its original founder. The HomeGenie Server acts as an automation engine and orchestrator for smart homes and edge environments, with multi language scripting and support for local AI models. Related components include VisionCore for real time computer vision with YOLO and pose estimation, Homeflix for UPnP and DLNA media streaming, the Firefly gateway for infrared, Sub GHz and RF control, and HomeGenie Panel, an always on dashboard that can turn a spare tablet or phone into a control kiosk, with custom widgets generated by AI. Products use MQTT networking with end to end encryption. It is aimed at makers, home automation enthusiasts and developers who want private, self hosted control and are comfortable programming devices. The server is portable and installs from a downloaded ZIP, with a choice of hardware acceleration. The site publishes no pricing page, and the software is presented as open source. Any cost relates to hardware the user chooses to build or buy. The registry category is coding tools, though the project is a home automation platform.