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 #6 in the DIY Electronics communities list.

Roughly 39K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Smart, Struggling, and Annoying. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention smart switch, digital picture frame, and smart lock.

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Yearly: +39K members
Growth: +0.9% / 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: 32K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • 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: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Range of Keypad on Lock Ultra Vision Pro
    2. I’m building a garden management app and would love feedback from real gardeners
    3. Starting a Home Automation business, looking for guidance.
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Range of Keypad on Lock Ultra Vision Pro · I’m building a garden management app and would love feedback from real gardeners · Starting a Home Automation business, looking for guidance.
    3
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a full video surveillance solution(both hardware and software)
    2. Looking for smart thermostat recommendations for condo with 2 HVAC systems
    3. I got a digital frame and want to select the best photos of my 20+ years archive, what app to use?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Looking for a full video surveillance solution(both hardware and software) · Looking for smart thermostat recommendations for condo with 2 HVAC systems · I got a digital frame and want to select the best photos of my 20+ years archive, what app to use?
    3
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. New build smart ceiling fan
    #3
    Ideas
    New build smart ceiling fan
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. smart garage door opener worth it or just another gadget that adds complexity
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    smart garage door opener worth it or just another gadget that adds complexity
    1

Topics

  • Smart
    34 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the smartest automation you’ve built that nobody notices?
    2. Smartwings Zigbee Shades
    3. Local storage cameras or Smart Security Cameras?
    #1
    Smart
    What’s the smartest automation you’ve built that nobody notices? · Smartwings Zigbee Shades · Local storage cameras or Smart Security Cameras?
    34
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    22
  • Annoying
    16 posts in the past month
    #3
    Annoying
    16
  • Home
    14 posts in the past month
    #4
    Home
    14
  • Automation
    11 posts in the past month
    1. How far have you taken home automation?
    2. Starting a Home Automation business, looking for guidance.
    3. Automation Toleration
    #5
    Automation
    How far have you taken home automation? · Starting a Home Automation business, looking for guidance. · Automation Toleration
    11

Flair

  • QUESTION
    53 posts in the past month
    1. At what point does a smart home stop feeling smart?
    2. Automation of blinds
    3. How far have you taken home automation?
    #1
    QUESTION
    At what point does a smart home stop feeling smart? · Automation of blinds · How far have you taken home automation?
    53
  • PERSONAL SETUP
    15 posts in the past month
    1. PSA: if you have cheap IR RGB strips, your phone might already be able to control them
    2. Smartwings Zigbee Shades
    3. Another wood boiler control update
    #2
    PERSONAL SETUP
    PSA: if you have cheap IR RGB strips, your phone might already be able to control them · Smartwings Zigbee Shades · Another wood boiler control update
    15
  • DISCUSSION
    7 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the smartest automation you’ve built that nobody notices?
    2. New Junction Box for Eufy S4 Max POE
    3. Finally a good price on Philips Hue Calla
    #3
    DISCUSSION
    What’s the smartest automation you’ve built that nobody notices? · New Junction Box for Eufy S4 Max POE · Finally a good price on Philips Hue Calla
    7
  • PROJECT
    2 posts in the past month
    1. CrowdSec Troubleshooter — a Docker tool I built to actually diagnose why CrowdSec (+ Traefik) isn't blocking what you think it should
    2. My Home Assistant setup buys electricity when it's cheap — cut our bill by about a third
    #4
    PROJECT
    CrowdSec Troubleshooter — a Docker tool I built to actually diagnose why CrowdSec (+ Traefik) isn't blocking what you think it should · My Home Assistant setup buys electricity when it's cheap — cut our bill by about a third
    2
  • APPLICATION OF HA
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Poll] D-Pad Navigation vs Touchscreen + Hardware Controls — Which feels more natural on a smart home remote?
    2. Looking for Android testers for my new Home Assistant Unofficial App
    #5
    APPLICATION OF HA
    [Poll] D-Pad Navigation vs Touchscreen + Hardware Controls — Which feels more natural on a smart home remote? · Looking for Android testers for my new Home Assistant Unofficial App
    2

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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