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WebThings Gateway
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WebThings Gateway
Free
Self-hosted gateway software; Docker image; experimental Snap; source build
Read 9 Oct 2026 · webthings.io
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- Add-on caution
- The documentation warns that the project cannot guarantee third-party add-ons are safe to use.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Its rules engine lets users create “if this then that” automations with a drag and drop interface.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Community add-ons
- The documentation says there are over a hundred community-contributed add-ons to choose from.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The documentation warns that many add-ons may not yet work properly with Gateway 2.0.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Device views
- Users can place devices on an interactive floorplan and view sensor data logged over time.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Install options
- The recommended installation method for version 2.0 is Docker; an experimental Snap package and source build are also available.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Adapter add-ons add compatibility with devices and protocols, and the add-ons system also supports notification and interface extensions.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Local control
- Yeswebthings.io · read 25 Sep 2026
- Operating systems
- The Docker installation instructions include commands for Linux, Windows, and macOS hosts.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- WebThings Gateway is software for smart home hubs that lets users monitor and control their home over the web.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Raspberry Pi status
- The previous Raspberry Pi OS images are not available for Gateway 2.0, and the Raspberry Pi download is marked deprecated.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The project describes the gateway as enabling smart home control without a middleman, and WebThings Cloud can provide an end-to-end encrypted tunnel for remote access.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to its forum, Matrix channel, or GitHub issues for support.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Unified interface
- It provides a unified web interface for monitoring and controlling smart home devices.webthings.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Zigbee support
- Yeswebthings.io · read 25 Sep 2026
- Z-Wave support
- Yeswebthings.io · read 25 Sep 2026