Home Assistant Device Database public preview
The Open Home Foundation has announced the public preview of its Device Database, allowing users to browse anonymous and aggregated device data. The database can be used to search and filter devices, providing community insights on device requirements and integrations. The initial scope of the database is narrow, but it is expected to grow with community input.
- ▪The Device Database is a public and open way to browse anonymous and aggregated device data.
- ▪The database allows users to search and filter devices based on specific criteria.
- ▪The initial scope of the database is deliberately narrow, but it is expected to expand with community input.
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The Open Home Foundation, which governs the Home Assistant home-automation project, has announced the "public preview" of its Device Database: Providing a public, open way to browse the anonymous, aggregated device data we collect was always part of the plan, and this preview is our first step toward it. You can already use it to search and filter devices to see aggregated community insights, starting with a deliberately focused set of specifics, such as whether a device requires an internet connection, and which protocols and integrations it works with. We've kept that initial scope narrow on purpose, giving us a solid foundation we can build on together with you, our community, as the database grows. LWN looked at Home Assistant in May 2025. to post comments
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