WebThings Gateway
Self-hosted web application for monitoring and controlling smart home devices.
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Open-source self-hosted smart home gateway to unify multi-protocol devices.
Core Features
- Unified control of all smart devices (lights, sensors, switches)
- Supports Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth and more
- Self-hosted for privacy, no cloud dependency
- Built on W3C Web of Things standards for interoperability
- Secure tunnel for remote access
What It Can't Do
- •Linux requires setting Bluetooth permissions and firewall ports; default self-signed certificate needs browser security exception; smaller plugin ecosystem compared to Home Assistant.
Use Cases
- Manage smart lights, sensors and switches from different brands in one place
- Create automation rules like turning off lights at sunset or activating a fan when temperature rises
- Monitor your home remotely through a secure tunnel
Detailed Introduction
WebThings Gateway is an open-source Web of Things gateway that lets you monitor and control all your smart devices from a single web interface. It supports multiple protocols (Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, etc.) and provides a secure tunnel for remote access. Built on W3C standards, it ensures interoperability across different brands. Compared to Home Assistant, it is lighter and more standardized, but has a smaller plugin ecosystem. Ideal for privacy-focused users who want to avoid cloud dependency.
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Step 1: Install Docker (recommended) or use the snap package
Step 2: Run 'docker run -p 8080:8080 webthingsio/gateway'
Step 3: Open http://localhost:8080 in browser and complete first-time setup
- Step 1: Install Docker (recommended) or use the snap package
- Step 2: Run 'docker run -p 8080:8080 webthingsio/gateway'
- Step 3: Open http://localhost:8080 in browser and complete first-time setup
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Stop the Docker container: 'docker stop <container_id>'; remove: 'docker rm <container_id>'; delete data by removing ~/.webthings directory.
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