Gladys Assistant

Gladys Assistant is an open-source, privacy-first smart home assistant that runs locally to monitor devices, build automations, and control your home from a unified interface. It is designed to keep your data on your own machine while supporting a broad range of smart home devices and protocols.

Key Features

• Local-first deployment with no cloud required for core functionality
• Central dashboard to monitor sensors, presence, and home status
• Automation and scenes to trigger actions without writing code
• Voice and chat-based control via integrations such as Telegram and major voice assistants
• Broad device ecosystem support through community-built integrations (for example Zigbee, Matter, MQTT, RTSP cameras, and popular brands)
• Docker-based installation and upgrades oriented toward low-maintenance operation

Use Cases

• Build daily routines (lighting, music, heating) based on time, presence, or sensor data
• Home security and safety alerts (intrusion detection, water leak detection, doors left open)
• Centralize monitoring and control of a mixed smart-home environment across vendors

Gladys Assistant is a solid choice for users who want a clean, fast home automation experience while keeping control of their data. Its community-driven integrations and automation features make it suitable for both small and advanced smart-home setups.