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Gladys Assistant

Open-source, local smart home. Matter-ready, voice-controlled, private by design.

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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.

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Works With Everything You Own

Open protocols, dedicated integrations, and an AI-powered Matterbridge plugin factory for everything else.

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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

lmilcent
lmilcent@lmilcent
I discovered Gladys while looking for a free, design, functional and above all easy-to-use product. I've been using it for years, the product is evolving rapidly, driven by the demands of its community and the excellent work of its creator, which is very enjoyable! No unnecessary features in all directions, supports the majority of home automation protocols by default, and remains always responsive, even when installed on a Raspberry-Pi. Since then, I've expanded my house and improved small parts of my daily life with a bit of home automation 😊 Alerts if a room is too hot (savings in heating), alerts if the fridge stays open, living room lamp triggered by movement in the morning only when waking up, detection of water leaks, etc. And when I go on vacation, Gladys becomes my security box!
Tlse-vins
Tlse-vins@Tlse-vins
I've been using Gladys for my home for a few years now to control room temperatures (bedrooms, bathroom) but also my openings. When I go on vacation, I am more serene because with Gladys I have access to my entire installation. It's easy and intuitive to understand and set up. With the creation of scenes, we can do a lot of scenarios to make things easier and secure our home. Thanks to the contributors.
tiboys
tiboys@tiboys
Always passionate about home automation, I started like many with 1 or 2 sensors with a good dose of more or less stable tinkering. Tired of putting my hands in it and not always understanding/knowing how to improve it, I was looking for a simple and efficient product, Gladys was there. Ultra-simple installation, perfectly documented and complete for all uses. The icing on the cake, a very active community and a creator in the background who ensures constant stability and scalability. Which seems quite rare on comparative systems. I can't do without it now, and the installation grows a little more every day. Try it, you'll love it!
jparbel
jparbel@jparbel
Gladys Assistant, haven't you heard of it yet? It's my constant companion for managing ALL my home automation. It can do everything for me without a single line of code, and it's open-source. You can use it for free locally, but its full power is unlocked in the paid version for remote control of all your devices or home without ever compromising your network security. If you try it, you'll love it, and you'll also be welcomed and supported by a dynamic and caring community.
guim31
guim31@guim31
I've been using Gladys every day at home for over 2 years, to open/close my gate, control my lights in the evening from my couch, and interact with several household appliances throughout the day. Gladys also alerts me in case of intrusion into the house during my absence, in case of water damage, but also to manage my garden: programming my pool pump according to the water temperature/opening of the drip irrigation... in short, a lot of things to make my daily life easier! My criteria for choosing home automation are mainly: open source, a simple and clear interface, and respect for my privacy. Gladys is the ideal choice for me!

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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.