r/homeautomation

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About r/homeautomation

A place to share and discuss all things related to home automation.

The community at a glance

r/homeautomation is a Subreddit for DIY Electronics Enthusiasts with roughly 4.6M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the DIY Electronics communities list.

Roughly 51K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Annoying, and Home. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention smart switch, digital picture frame, and smart lock.

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4.6M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +51K members
Growth: +1.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 19K members
  • 2017: 65K members
  • 2018: 208K members
  • 2019: 171K members
  • 2020: 545K members
  • 2023: 1.6M members
  • 2024: 1.7M members
  • 2025: 223K members
  • 2026: 42K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 3K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a Wireless PC Wake-on-LAN solution with iOS integration?
    2. Looking for a way to save power by using fan mode to cool house
    3. Looking for a home inventory app/system to track purchases, quantities, and item locations
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Looking for a Wireless PC Wake-on-LAN solution with iOS integration? · Looking for a way to save power by using fan mode to cool house · Looking for a home inventory app/system to track purchases, quantities, and item locations
    3

Topics

  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    22
  • Annoying
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Annoying
    16
  • Home
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a home inventory app/system to track purchases, quantities, and item locations
    #3
    Home
    Looking for a home inventory app/system to track purchases, quantities, and item locations
    16
  • Smart
    15 posts in the past month
    #4
    Smart
    15
  • Tired
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    8

Flair

  • QUESTION
    43 posts in the past month
    1. What do you do with these old intercom systems?
    2. Looking for a Wireless PC Wake-on-LAN solution with iOS integration?
    3. Best smart locks that do not turn the front door into a science project?
    #1
    QUESTION
    What do you do with these old intercom systems? · Looking for a Wireless PC Wake-on-LAN solution with iOS integration? · Best smart locks that do not turn the front door into a science project?
    43
  • PERSONAL SETUP
    11 posts in the past month
    1. I built a console with motorized faders to control my house lights.
    2. 3 months in with a whole-home energy monitor — the habit changes actually surprised me
    3. Smart bathroom exhaust fan automation with humidity, motion, TUYA and Home Assistant
    #2
    PERSONAL SETUP
    I built a console with motorized faders to control my house lights. · 3 months in with a whole-home energy monitor — the habit changes actually surprised me · Smart bathroom exhaust fan automation with humidity, motion, TUYA and Home Assistant
    11
  • DISCUSSION
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Is the Inovelli Button Controller + Dimmer Switch (Project Walt) dead?
    2. Made-to-Measure Shades from China — Looking for Retailer & Installer Partners
    3. What Bluetooth - Zigbee hub(s) for Shelly BLU RC Button - four‑button remote?
    #3
    DISCUSSION
    Is the Inovelli Button Controller + Dimmer Switch (Project Walt) dead? · Made-to-Measure Shades from China — Looking for Retailer & Installer Partners · What Bluetooth - Zigbee hub(s) for Shelly BLU RC Button - four‑button remote?
    7
  • PROJECT
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Open Source Infrared Database
    2. I built a hardwired smart lock because i hate batteries
    3. Home Connect Local UI fork (v1.12.3): local control for Bosch, Siemens & Neff appliances, no cloud
    #4
    PROJECT
    Open Source Infrared Database · I built a hardwired smart lock because i hate batteries · Home Connect Local UI fork (v1.12.3): local control for Bosch, Siemens & Neff appliances, no cloud
    6
  • NEWS
    6 posts in the past month
    1. We're building a local-first, accurate, open-source air quality monitor. What would you automate with it?
    2. Repurposed a cheap Bluetooth selfie button into a physical push-to-talk clicker for PC automation and AI dictation
    3. Smart Home Manager App - App Stores
    #5
    NEWS
    We're building a local-first, accurate, open-source air quality monitor. What would you automate with it? · Repurposed a cheap Bluetooth selfie button into a physical push-to-talk clicker for PC automation and AI dictation · Smart Home Manager App - App Stores
    6

Product recommendations

  • smart switch
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend Apple HomeKit Smart Switches
    2. Niko zigbee switches, or other recommended switches
    3. Can anyone recommend me a 8' dimmable zwave light for my island?
    #1
    smart switch
    Recommend Apple HomeKit Smart Switches · Niko zigbee switches, or other recommended switches · Can anyone recommend me a 8' dimmable zwave light for my island?
    7
  • digital picture frame
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best smart picture frame? Looking to buy a couple as gifts.
    2. Recommended digital picture frame with decent companion app & easy photo management?
    3. Recommended digital picture frame with decent companion app & easy photo management?
    #2
    digital picture frame
    What is the best smart picture frame? Looking to buy a couple as gifts. · Recommended digital picture frame with decent companion app & easy photo management? · Recommended digital picture frame with decent companion app & easy photo management?
    5
  • smart lock
    4 posts in the past month
    1. need recommendations for a smart lock with keypad for this style door. Never came across a door this style so would need help if others have. Please recommend a smart keypad lock if you have ideas. Thank you
    2. Unavailability of Schlage Connect in Canada. Which other locks are recommended?
    3. What kind of smart lock would you recommend for this lock system with NFC, keypad and possibility to change the cylinder / rekey for better one than come by default ?
    #3
    smart lock
    need recommendations for a smart lock with keypad for this style door. Never came across a door this style so would need help if others have. Please recommend a smart keypad lock if you have ideas. Thank you · Unavailability of Schlage Connect in Canada. Which other locks are recommended? · What kind of smart lock would you recommend for this lock system with NFC, keypad and possibility to change the cylinder / rekey for better one than come by default ?
    4
  • motion sensor
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best zwave motion sensor?
    2. Can anyone recommend good USB powered ZigBee motion sensors? I want to move away from batteries
    3. Any recommended motion sensor for Home Assistant?
    #4
    motion sensor
    Best zwave motion sensor? · Can anyone recommend good USB powered ZigBee motion sensors? I want to move away from batteries · Any recommended motion sensor for Home Assistant?
    3
  • robot vacuum
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Cleaning-Robot with the best Automation Support?
    2. Which would you recommend getting Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Pro or Roborock S7?
    3. Robot Vacuum Recs?
    #5
    robot vacuum
    Cleaning-Robot with the best Automation Support? · Which would you recommend getting Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Pro or Roborock S7? · Robot Vacuum Recs?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/homeautomation for?
Best for DIY Electronics Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/homeautomation free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/homeautomation have?
Roughly 4.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/homeautomation on?
r/homeautomation runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/homeautomation cover?
On the Hive Index, r/homeautomation is organized under DIY Electronics Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/homeautomation?
You can join r/homeautomation by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the DIY Electronics communities like?
Communities for makers, hardware hackers, and DIY electronics enthusiasts who build physical and software projects from scratch.
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