Gladys Assistant
Gladys Assistant is a privacy-first, open-source home automation platform. It runs locally with an embedded SQLite database, offering a clean dashboard for controlling smart devices, scenes, and automations — no cloud dependency.
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Gladys Assistant
A privacy-first, open-source home automation platform. Gladys runs with an embedded SQLite database and provides a modern dashboard for managing smart home devices, scenes, and automations.
First-Time Setup
- Visit your domain — you will be guided through creating your admin account
- Configure your home — set up rooms and floors in the dashboard
- Add integrations — connect smart devices via MQTT, Zigbee2MQTT, Z-Wave, Philips Hue, Tasmota, and more
- Create scenes — automate your home with triggers, conditions, and actions
- Set up the dashboard — customize widgets to monitor temperature, humidity, camera feeds, and device states
Key Features
- Privacy-first — runs locally, no cloud dependency
- Embedded SQLite database — no external database needed
- Modern, responsive dashboard
- 30+ integrations (MQTT, Zigbee2MQTT, Z-Wave, Philips Hue, Tasmota, Google Cast, etc.)
- Scene engine with triggers, conditions, and actions
- Multi-user support with fine-grained permissions
- Camera integration and live feeds
- Calendar and alarm clock features
- Telegram and other notification services
Configuration
TZ— timezone for the server (default:UTC)SQLITE_FILE_PATH— database file location (pre-configured to persist in the data volume)SERVER_PORT— web server port (default:80)
Data Storage
All data is stored in the /var/lib/gladysassistant volume, including the SQLite database file and device configuration.