Powerful Features, Ready to Use
See Everything at a Glance
Temperature, security cameras, presence—monitor everything from one beautiful dashboard.
Automate Your Entire Day
Coffee brewing, lights turning on, music playing—all automatic. No coding required.
Control Your Home by Voice
"Turn on the light in the kitchen" - Gladys responds instantly via its built-in voice assistant or by message on your phone.
Works With Everything You Own
Built Different: Privacy-First, User-Focused
Privacy
Gladys is self-hosted: your smart home data stays on your local machine. No mandatory cloud, no tracking.
Easy to use
No terminal for day-to-day use: a clear interface to control your home. Installation is guided via Docker.
Clean UI
Every pixel matters. We design first, then code.
Stable
Built to last decades. Your smart home will never let you down.
Fast
Lightning-fast interface, instant actions. We're obsessed with performance.
Auto upgrades
New features and bug fixes installed automatically. Zero hassle.
What Our Community Says
FAQ
Is Gladys really free?
Yes, 100% free and open-source! Gladys Assistant is free software you can install with a single Docker command. No subscription is required to use Gladys, no limitations, no credit card needed.
You can install it on any Linux machine: mini-PC, Synology NAS, Raspberry Pi, server, or even an old computer. If Docker runs on it, Gladys runs on it! 🚀
Is it hard to install?
It takes some technical steps, but we guide you through them. You first need a Linux machine (Ubuntu Server, for example), then you run Gladys via Docker. Our documentation walks you through each step with screenshots and videos.
Want a faster start? The starter kit (France) ships with Gladys pre-installed. Plug it in, follow the guide, and focus on your smart home.
Is my data really private?
Yes, by design. Gladys runs at home, on your machine. Your smart home data (sensors, scenes, history) stays on your local network.
No mandatory cloud, no tracking, no data selling. Optional services like Gladys Plus exist (remote access, AI…), but the core of Gladys remains self-hosted. 🔒
Does Gladys work with my devices?
Very likely! Gladys supports thousands of devices through open protocols like Zigbee, Matter, and MQTT, plus dedicated integrations (Shelly, Sonos, Tuya, RTSP cameras, and many more).
Device not listed yet? Read our integrations vision: Matterbridge covers many legacy devices, and our AI plugin factory can build new plugins automatically. You can also ask on the forum.
Can I access Gladys remotely?
Yes, in two ways:
Option 1 (recommended): Gladys Plus, our optional service that gives you secure access (end-to-end encrypted) from anywhere. Works as an app on iOS and Android.
Option 2 (for experts): Set up your own VPN or reverse proxy. Gladys remains 100% free, but requires technical skills.








