In this part, we will provide an initial configuration of our prepared docker installation of OpenHAB or Home Assistant. We will provide you how to import basic items (entity) as outputs ligths, sockets and shutters. We will import the inputs as buttons, pir (motion), temperature and humidity sensors.

The heart of the PiHome automation si open source platform Home Assistant or OpenHAB. We will prepare a docker manager Casa OS for easy installation of the home automation software, together with other critical tools as MQTT, Code server and n8n which is essential in modern smarthome.