# openHAB openHAB - a vendor and technology agnostic open source automation software for your home This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## openHAB 5.2 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 5.2 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-05T19:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [GitHub](), [Code](), [pull-requests]() Tags: [bug-fixes](), [code](), [features](), [github](), [pull-requests](), [release](), [release-notes]() ### AI overview The article announces the openHAB 5.2 release, highlighting user-facing changes, new features, bug fixes, and a small number of breaking changes. It also reports community contribution statistics across openHAB repositories. ### Source excerpt Can you believe it's already been a year since the major release of openHAB 5.0? We are thrilled to introduce openHAB 5.2, packed with exciting new features, plenty of bug fixes, and amazing new AI features! ## openHAB 5.1 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 5.1 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-12-22T19:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [Release notes](), [ui](), [Homekit](), [JavaScript](), [Python](), [GitHub](), [pull-requests]() Tags: [apple](), [bug-fixes](), [features](), [github](), [javascript](), [pull-requests](), [python](), [release](), [release-notes](), [updates]() ### AI overview openHAB 5.1 is a release featuring a modernized Main UI, a HomeKit Binding for importing Apple-ecosystem devices, and updates to JavaScript and Python Scripting. It also includes enhancements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and an upgrade script. The supplied text reports 124 contributors and 1,967 commits during the release period. ### Source excerpt But that's not all! Following the release of openHAB 5.0 this summer, this release includes many enhancements and bug fixes. Several changes of the openHAB 5.1 release are "under the hood", but often those are the important changes that make our codebase ready for the future, so openHAB can continue to develop steadily. ## openHAB Garmin App DevFeed: [openHAB Garmin App]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-07-27T09:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [App](), [Bluetooth](), [REST API](), [Android](), [iOS](), [API]() Tags: [android](), [app](), [ble](), [bluetooth](), [devices](), [ios](), [release](), [rest-api](), [smart-home]() ### AI overview The openHAB Garmin app has reached its first official release and is available through the Garmin Connect IQ Store. It lets users view and control openHAB sitemaps from supported Garmin watches and bike computers. The app uses Bluetooth Low Energy to communicate with a paired smartphone, with platform-specific HTTP, HTTPS, and certificate requirements. ### Source excerpt No matter whether you want to quickly turn on the garden lighting from your wrist or open the garage door from your bike -- your sports watch or your bike computer now provide convenient access to openHAB. ## openHAB 5.0 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 5.0 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-07-21T19:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [Matter](), [Scripting](), [GitHub](), [pull-requests](), [Code](), [Java]() Tags: [code](), [features](), [github](), [improvements](), [java](), [new-features](), [pull-requests](), [release](), [release-notes](), [scripting](), [tooling]() ### AI overview openHAB 5.0 is a major release with Matter support, a new Python Scripting add-on, upgraded dependencies, Java 21, virtual threads, and 64-bit-only support. The release includes breaking changes and contributions across the project's repositories. ### Source excerpt As this is a major release, we have a number of breaking changes that are required for the new features and improvements. So, please have a look at our official release notes to learn about all breaking changes, new add-ons, enhancements and fixes. ## FOSDEM 2025 Recap DevFeed: [FOSDEM 2025 Recap]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-02-05T15:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [FOSDEM](), [Open Source](), [Matter](), [Automation]() Tags: [2025](), [alternatives](), [community](), [fosdem](), [home-automation](), [matter](), [open-source](), [recap]() ### AI overview A recap of FOSDEM 2025, where the openHAB Foundation hosted a booth and discussed open-source home automation, Matter, energy management, monitoring, and technical topics with developers and users. ### Source excerpt Many conversations have shown, that the attendees of the booth recognize the benefits and importance of open-source solutions at the heart of their home, no matter which open-source platform is actually used. In the open-source community, it is important to understand that openHAB and other platforms are no competitors, but rather alternatives with their unique strengths. ## openHAB 4.3 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 4.3 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-12-15T17:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [Development](), [pull-requests](), [GitHub](), [SVG](), [ui](), [dashboards]() Tags: [add-ons](), [bug](), [core](), [new-features](), [news](), [pull-requests](), [release](), [svg](), [ui](), [web]() ### AI overview The openHAB 4.3 release introduces features including a log viewer, UI support for Thing actions, and an interactive SVG canvas for smart home dashboards. The article also reports contribution and repository activity across openHAB Core, add-ons, and web UIs, and discusses development planning for openHAB 5. ### Source excerpt It is worth to mention, that our other repositories have also received numerous contributions (e.g. documentation), but listing them all would probably be too much here. Big thanks to all our contributors for driving openHAB forward! ## openHAB 4.2 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 4.2 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-07-07T16:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [Development](), [pull-requests](), [GitHub](), [Maintainers](), [Code]() Tags: [bug-fixes](), [code](), [development](), [features](), [github](), [improvements](), [maintainers](), [pull-requests](), [release](), [statistics](), [ui]() ### AI overview The article announces the openHAB 4.2 minor release, highlighting notification enhancements, other improvements, and bug fixes. It also reports contribution activity across the project's Core, add-ons, and web UI repositories, and recognizes top contributors and maintainers. ### Source excerpt One year has passed since our big openHAB 4.0 release, and we are thrilled to announce our first summer minor release of the openHAB 4.x series: openHAB 4.2. openHAB 4.2 adds a number of exciting new features, including some long awaited notification enhancements, as well as a multitude of smaller improvements and bug fixes. ## openHAB 4.0 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 4.0 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-07-23T16:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [Java](), [Release notes](), [GitHub]() Tags: [bug-fixes](), [contributions](), [contributors](), [github](), [improvements](), [java](), [new-features](), [release](), [release-notes](), [releases]() ### AI overview openHAB 4.0 is a major release that adds UI support for transformation and persistence configuration, supports all supported scripting languages for transformations and profiles, improves Units of Measurement support, and upgrades the platform to Java 17. The release includes breaking changes, new add-ons, enhancements, and fixes, alongside substantial development activity across its repositories. ### Source excerpt Java 17 brings a wealth of benefits to our user and especially our developers, including security enhancements, performance improvements and reduced memory usage as well as new language features and APIs. ## FOSDEM 2023 Conversations About openHAB, Smart Homes, and Community Needs DevFeed: [FOSDEM 2023 Conversations About openHAB, Smart Homes, and Community Needs]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-02-08T22:44:57Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [FOSDEM](), [Home Assistant](), [Open Source]() Tags: [community](), [fosdem](), [home-assistant](), [open-source](), [smart-home]() ### AI overview A personal account of the openHAB booth at FOSDEM 2023 describes conversations with visitors, community contributions, and interest in smart energy topics. It also reflects on how openHAB compares with Home Assistant and other smart-home platforms. ### Source excerpt Thank YOU community for the great work! ## openHAB 3.4 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 3.4 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-12-19T13:38:57Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [Release notes](), [Development]() Tags: [code](), [community](), [contributors](), [github](), [pull-requests](), [release](), [release-notes]() ### AI overview The article announces openHAB 3.4 and reports on the project's development activity, including new add-ons, supported thing types, repository contributions, and community participation. It also highlights voice-related updates and emphasizes backward compatibility. ### Source excerpt It is worth to mention that the times are over where I was one of the main contributors to the code base - the community definitely took the lead here by now and I would like to do a shout-out to our top 4 code contributors (having done the most commits in 2022): ## openHAB 3.3 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 3.3 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-06-27T07:30:48Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [iOS](), [iphone](), [User Interfaces](), [JavaScript]() Tags: [add-ons](), [bug-fixes](), [community](), [improvements](), [ios](), [iphone](), [javascript](), [new-features](), [pull-requests](), [release](), [release-notes](), [statistics](), [ui](), [user-interfaces]() ### AI overview The openHAB 3.3 release introduces new add-ons, enhancements, bug fixes, and updates across the platform's core, interfaces, Android and iOS clients, and JavaScript library. The article reports development and community activity over the preceding six months and highlights improved iOS support for the Main UI. ### Source excerpt Our community has been growing as well over the last 6 months with an additional 1400 new users signed up, with over 800 of these users posting for the first time. Additionally our forums saw over 135,000 user visits and over 26,000 user posts. Impressive numbers indeed. ## openHAB 3.2 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 3.2 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-12-20T20:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [log4j](), [Open Source](), [Maintainers](), [Maven Central]() Tags: [log4j](), [maintainers](), [maven-central](), [open-source](), [release](), [releases]() ### AI overview The openHAB 3.2 winter release adds new add-ons, enhanced voice features, and automation improvements. It includes log4j 2.17 after earlier openHAB patch releases addressed Log4Shell risks, and the announcement recognizes open-source maintainers and contributors. ### Source excerpt Having said this, I would like to also make sure that our openHAB committers are recognized for their work. While I often do the announcements, I don't contribute to the code base that much anymore - the major work is on the shoulders of many individuals that - most of the time silently - keep coding and contributing to our common project. I therefore like to thank every contributor, especially the ones of the 18 new add-ons that are included in the 3.2 release and would now like to give the word directly to some of our maintainers that worked on outstanding new features: ## openHAB 3.1 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 3.1 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-06-28T10:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [ui](), [User experience (UX)](), [Prometheus](), [telemetry]() Tags: [metrics](), [new-feature](), [platforms](), [prometheus](), [release](), [releases](), [ui](), [ux]() ### AI overview The openHAB 3.1 summer release focuses on stabilization, bug fixes, UI improvements, and new features. It adds Micrometer metrics APIs, integration options for Prometheus, InfluxDB, and Grafana, and 42 add-ons, bringing the total to more than 350. ### Source excerpt Our summer release openHAB 3.1 is out! It improves many details over 3.0 and again comes with a huge list of new add-ons. ## openHAB 2.5 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 2.5 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2019-12-15T11:26:55Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [Release notes](), [Automation](), [build times](), [ide](), [Refactoring]() Tags: [automation](), [build-times](), [ide](), [integration](), [refactoring](), [release](), [release-notes](), [releases]() ### AI overview openHAB 2.5 is announced after a year-long gap since version 2.4. The release includes a new build system, Eclipse SmartHome reintegration, 46 new add-ons, and the Ephemeris feature for more fine-grained automation rules. ### Source excerpt A full year has passed since openHAB 2.4 and a lot has happened meanwhile. A new release is overdue and we are happy to announce the new 2.5 release to all of you today! ## Why should we - as the openHAB community - be present at events? DevFeed: [Why should we - as the openHAB community - be present at events?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2019-06-06T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [Internet of things](), [Open Source](), [Automation](), [Software]() Tags: [community](), [events](), [home-automation](), [iot](), [marketing](), [open-source](), [opinion]() ### AI overview An opinion piece argues that the openHAB community should attend events to grow its membership, engage beginners and existing users, and demonstrate the value of open source to companies. ### Source excerpt My call to action for our community: Keep in mind (at every occasion) that we have marketing goals. Let's turn interested people into amateurs and turn amateurs into community members. Let's grow the community! ## openHAB 2.4 Release DevFeed: [openHAB 2.4 Release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2018-12-16T23:57:45Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [openHAB]() Topics: [releases](), [configuration](), [voice ai](), [Linux](), [Raspberry Pi]() Tags: [configuration](), [feature](), [linux](), [raspberry-pi](), [release](), [release-notes](), [speech](), [text-to-speech](), [ui]() ### AI overview The openHAB 2.4 release introduces 34 new add-ons and updates the core runtime and existing add-ons. It highlights Profiles for reducing configuration complexity, new text-to-speech options including Google Cloud TTS and Pico TTS, and other improvements. ### Source excerpt As for the past few years, the openHAB maintainers have decided to do a new release just in time for the holiday season, which is the busiest time of the year in our community. So what could be more welcome than a brand new stable release?