How to: Internet of Things (IoT)
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[Internet of Things](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things) describes physical objects with sensors, processing ability, software, and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices over the Internet.

- [Domoticz](https://www.domoticz.com/) - Home Automation System that lets you monitor and configure various devices like: Lights, Switches, various sensors/meters like Temperature, Rain, Wind, UV, Electra, Gas, Water and much more. ([Source Code](https://github.com/domoticz/domoticz), [Clients](https://github.com/domoticz/domoticz-android)) `GPL-3.0` `C/C++/Docker/Shell`
- [EMQX](https://www.emqx.io/) - Scalable MQTT broker. Connect 100M+ IoT devices in one single cluster, move and process real-time IoT data with 1M msg/s throughput at 1ms latency. ([Demo](https://www.emqx.com/en/mqtt/public-mqtt5-broker), [Source Code](https://github.com/emqx/emqx)) `Apache-2.0` `Docker/Erlang`
- [evcc](https://evcc.io/) - Extensible Electric Vehicle Charge Controller and home energy management system. ([Source Code](https://github.com/evcc-io/evcc)) `MIT` `deb/Docker/Go`
- [FHEM](https://fhem.de/fhem.html) - Automate common tasks in the household like switching lamps and heating. It can also be used to log events like temperature or power consumption. You can control it via web or smartphone frontends, telnet or TCP/IP directly. ([Source Code](https://svn.fhem.de/trac)) `GPL-3.0` `Perl`
- [FlowForge](https://flowforge.com/) - Deploy Node-RED applications in a reliable, scalable and secure manner. The FlowForge platform provides DevOps capabilities for Node-RED development teams. ([Source Code](https://github.com/FlowFuse/flowfuse)) `Apache-2.0` `Nodejs/Docker/K8S`
- [FMD Server](https://fmd-foss.org) - A server to communicate with the FMD (Find My Device) Android app, to locate and control your devices. ([Source Code](https://gitlab.com/fmd-foss/fmd-server), [Clients](https://gitlab.com/fmd-foss/fmd-android)) `GPL-3.0` `Docker/Go`
- [Gladys](https://gladysassistant.com/) - Privacy-first home assistant. ([Source Code](https://github.com/GladysAssistant/Gladys)) `Apache-2.0` `Nodejs/Docker`
- [Home Assistant](https://home-assistant.io/) - Home automation platform. ([Demo](https://home-assistant.io/demo/), [Source Code](https://github.com/home-assistant/core)) `Apache-2.0` `Python/Docker`
- [ioBroker](https://www.iobroker.net/) - Integration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on building automation, smart metering, ambient assisted living, process automation, visualization and data logging. ([Source Code](https://github.com/ioBroker/ioBroker)) `MIT` `Nodejs`
- [LHA](https://github.com/javalikescript/lha) - Light Home Automation application that is fully extensible using Blockly, HTML or Lua. It includes extensions such as ConBee, Philips Hue or Z-Wave JS. `MIT` `Lua`
- [Node RED](https://nodered.org/) - Browser-based flow editor that helps you wiring hardware devices, APIs and online services to create IoT solutions. ([Source Code](https://github.com/node-red/node-red)) `Apache-2.0` `Nodejs/Docker`
- [openHAB](https://www.openhab.org) - Vendor and technology agnostic open source software for home automation. ([Source Code](https://github.com/openhab/openhab-core)) `EPL-2.0` `Java`
- [OpenRemote](https://openremote.io) - IoT Asset management, Flow Rules and WHEN-THEN rules, Data visualization, Edge Gateway. ([Demo](https://demo.openremote.io/), [Source Code](https://github.com/openremote/openremote)) `AGPL-3.0` `Java`
- [SIP Irrigation Control](https://dan-in-ca.github.io/SIP/) - Open source software for sprinkler/irrigation control. ([Source Code](https://github.com/Dan-in-CA/SIP)) `GPL-3.0` `Python`
- [Tasmota](https://tasmota.com) - Open source firmware for ESP devices. Total local control with quick setup and updates. Control using MQTT, Web UI, HTTP or serial. Automate using timers, rules or scripts. Integration with home automation solutions. ([Source Code](https://github.com/arendst/Tasmota)) `GPL-3.0` `C/C++`
- [Thingsboard](https://thingsboard.io/) - Open-source IoT Platform - Device management, data collection, processing and visualization. ([Demo](https://demo.thingsboard.io/signup), [Source Code](https://github.com/thingsboard/thingsboard)) `Apache-2.0` `Java/Docker/K8S`
- [WebThings Gateway](https://webthings.io/gateway/) - WebThings is an open source implementation of the Web of Things, including the WebThings Gateway and the WebThings Framework. ([Source Code](https://github.com/WebThingsIO/gateway)) `MPL-2.0` `Nodejs`