8 Best Python Home Automation Libraries 2024

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by Kanika Maheshwari dot icon Updated: Feb 15, 2024

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Here are some famous Python Home Automation Libraries. Home Automation Libraries' use cases include Controlling Lights and Appliances, Automated Scheduling, Home Security, Home Entertainment, and Automated Gardening.  


Python Home Automation libraries are a collection of tools, modules, and frameworks that can build home automation systems. These libraries can control lights, thermostats, doors, appliances, security systems, and more. These libraries allow developers to control various home devices and appliances from within their Python code.  


Let us know more about these libraries in detail. 

home-assistant

  • Powerful automation engine that allows you to create complex rules.
  • Platform agnostic, meaning it can be used with various hardware platforms. 
  • Built-in GraphQL API that can be used to interact with the system from outside applications.

home-assistantby BenWoodford

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License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)

:house_with_garden: Open-source home automation platform running on Python 3

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            home-assistantby BenWoodford

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            :house_with_garden: Open-source home automation platform running on Python 3
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                      home-assistant-core

                      • The open-source home automation platform is written in Python 3. 
                      • Easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) for controlling devices.
                      • Can be extended with custom components, which can be written in Python and add functionality to the system.
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                                home-assistant-coreby engrbm87

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                                :house_with_garden: Open-source home automation platform running on Python 3
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                                          pyinsteon

                                          • Two-way communication capabilities.
                                          • Can control both light and appliance devices.
                                          • Support local and remote control and is affordable. 

                                          pyinsteonby pyinsteon

                                          Python doticonstar image 26 doticonVersion:1.4.2doticon
                                          License: Permissive (MIT)

                                          Python library to support Insteon home automation projects

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                                                    pyinsteonby pyinsteon

                                                    Python doticon star image 26 doticonVersion:1.4.2doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                    Python library to support Insteon home automation projects
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                                                              python-velbus

                                                              • Provides a range of options for configuring and controlling automation devices.
                                                              • Easy to integrate with existing systems, allowing users to add new devices or replace existing ones quickly.  
                                                              • Includes various useful debugging tools to help users identify and solve problems quickly and easily. 

                                                              python-velbusby thomasdelaet

                                                              Python doticonstar image 13 doticonVersion:v2.1.2doticon
                                                              License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                              A python library to control the Velbus home automation system

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                                                                        python-velbusby thomasdelaet

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                                                                        A python library to control the Velbus home automation system
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                                                                                  tellcore-py

                                                                                  • Includes a configuration utility that makes it easy to configure and manage multiple devices.
                                                                                  • Supports a wide variety of devices, from dimmers to sensors.
                                                                                  • Available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.

                                                                                  tellcore-pyby erijo

                                                                                  Python doticonstar image 43 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
                                                                                  License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                  Python wrapper for Telldus' home automation library Telldus Core

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                                                                                            tellcore-pyby erijo

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                                                                                            Python wrapper for Telldus' home automation library Telldus Core
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                                                                                                      pytomation

                                                                                                      • Extensible and powerful architecture.
                                                                                                      • Wide variety of devices, protocols, and platforms.
                                                                                                      • Web-based dashboard where users can view and control their devices in real time. 

                                                                                                      pytomationby zonyl

                                                                                                      Python doticonstar image 87 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
                                                                                                      License: Others (Non-SPDX)

                                                                                                      Pytomation is an extensible device communication and automation system written in Python. It's uses include home automation and lighting control but is certainly not limited to that. It is supported on any platform that support Python ( Windows, Mac OS-X, Linux, etc )

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                                                                                                                pytomationby zonyl

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                                                                                                                Pytomation is an extensible device communication and automation system written in Python. It's uses include home automation and lighting control but is certainly not limited to that. It is supported on any platform that support Python ( Windows, Mac OS-X, Linux, etc )
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                                                                                                                          zigpy

                                                                                                                          • Built-in support for gateway devices.
                                                                                                                          • Powerful command-line tool for debugging and managing.
                                                                                                                          • Allows users to configure devices easily. 

                                                                                                                          zigpyby zigpy

                                                                                                                          Python doticonstar image 642 doticonVersion:0.56.0doticon
                                                                                                                          License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                                                          Library implementing a ZigBee stack

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                                                                                                                                    zigpyby zigpy

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                                                                                                                                    Library implementing a ZigBee stack
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                                                                                                                                              lighting-automation

                                                                                                                                              • Specifically designed to control lighting.
                                                                                                                                              • Provides a comprehensive set of features.
                                                                                                                                              • Advanced features such as energy monitoring, notifications, and remote access.

                                                                                                                                              lighting-automationby JohnMTorgerson

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                                                                                                                                              A personal home automation program for running my RGB and white lighting

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                                                                                                                                                        lighting-automationby JohnMTorgerson

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                                                                                                                                                        A personal home automation program for running my RGB and white lighting
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