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ioBroker
What it is
ioBroker brings devices and services from different manufacturers into one system for home monitoring, control, and automation. It runs on a home network and stores values, history, and rules on the user’s computer, without requiring cloud storage for its own operation. Users install adapters for the devices, protocols, and online services they need; the project lists more than 800, including examples such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, manufacturer clouds, and voice assistants. Automation options range from graphical rules and Blockly to JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node-RED. The platform supports local control, cameras, energy monitoring, and Matter, and runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted environments. Its open-source platform and basic functions are free. Free ioBroker.net remote access is limited to browser visualization without editing and has data-volume and functionality limits. The free vis-2 license needs an internet connection each time ioBroker restarts. Without a license, the Matter bridge can expose up to five devices to Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa.
For and against
For
- Runs locally without requiring cloud storage for its own operation.
- More than 800 adapters are available.
- Offers graphical and code-based automation options.
- Supports cameras, energy monitoring, and Matter.
Against
- Free remote access does not allow editing.
- Remote access has data-volume and functionality limits.
- Free vis-2 requires internet access at every restart.
- Unlicensed Matter bridge exposes up to five devices.
The verdict
ioBroker combines broad device connections with local storage and several ways to build automations. Review its remote-access and license limits if you need editing while away or broader Matter bridge access.
Who it suits
ioBroker suits users who want to connect and automate devices across manufacturers, from beginners using graphical tools and Blockly to advanced users writing scripts or custom logic.
Plans and prices
ioBroker platform
Open-source platform and basic functions
Read 4 Oct 2026 · iobroker.com
On the record
- Adapters
- Adapters connect ioBroker to devices, protocols, and online services, and users install only the ones they need.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Automations can be created with graphical rules, Blockly, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node-RED.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Camera integration
- Yesiobroker.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Energy monitoring
- Yesiobroker.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The documentation names Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, manufacturer clouds, and voice assistants as integration examples.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The site describes ioBroker as beginner-friendly through graphical tools and Blockly, while also supporting advanced scripting and custom logic.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Local control
- Yesiobroker.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Local operation
- ioBroker runs locally on the home network, stores values, history, and rules on the user's computer, and does not itself require cloud storage.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Matter limit
- Without a license, the Matter bridge can expose up to five ioBroker devices to Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Matter support
- Yesiobroker.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- ioBroker connects devices and services from different manufacturers in one system for monitoring, control, and home automation.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- Free ioBroker.net remote access is limited to browser visualization without editing and has limits on data volume and functionality.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Scale
- The homepage says more than 800 adapters are available for devices, protocols, and online services.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- For remote access, ioBroker initiates an outbound connection, so the user does not need to open a router port or use DynDNS.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project points users to its community forum, Discord, Facebook groups, documentation, and tutorials; it says community support is not contractually guaranteed.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Visualization limit
- The free vis-2 license is checked at every ioBroker restart and requires an internet connection for the adapter to start.iobroker.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Voice assistant support
- Yesiobroker.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Zigbee support
- Yesiobroker.com · read 24 Sep 2026