HomeGenie Mini is the open-source firmware that turns any ESP32 or ESP8266 into a powerful, self-reliant smart device.
Forget clouds, gateways, and internet dependencies. With effortless setup, a built-in scheduler, and JavaScript automation, you can create fully independent devices that run on their own logic.
Flash HomeGenie Mini directly from your browser using our pre-built examples and bring your next project to life in minutes.
Built for Independence and Power
HomeGenie Mini is engineered from the ground up to provide robust, standalone functionality for your hardware projects.
Total Independence
Create devices that work anywhere, anytime, with or without an internet connection.
- 100% Off-Grid Operation: No internet required for setup or core functionality.
- Cloud-Free and Private: Your data and logic stay on your device.
- Effortless Setup: Configure your device in seconds via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or Bluetooth.
- Flexible Time Sync: Keeps perfect time using its internal RTC (ESP32), a mobile app, or an optional NTP server.
Powerful Onboard Intelligence
Every device becomes its own automation engine, capable of complex tasks.
- Advanced Automation: A built-in scheduler with Cron expressions and a powerful JavaScript engine to run your custom logic.
- Versatile Connectivity: Multi-channel I/O with native support for HTTP, WebSocket, MQTT, and Serial.
- Robust Core: Features multi-threading support, an event router, and an extensible API for custom needs.
Seamless Integration
While powerful alone, HomeGenie Mini is also a perfect team player in a larger ecosystem.
- Secure Remote Access: Optional, end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) remote control from anywhere.
- Instant Discovery: Easily discovered on your network via SSDP/UPnP.
- Panel-Ready: Connects directly to HomeGenie Panel for a complete control interface.
- Server-Ready: Integrates seamlessly with HomeGenie Server for orchestrated, multi-device automation.
Applications
- Wearable devices
- Smart Homes & Building Automation
- Interactive Art & Mechatronics
- Robotics & Remote Controls
- Health & Environmental Monitoring
- Education & Prototyping
