™Home automation
Control Nest v2
In developmentHome automation for lights, fans, and other relay-connected devices. Use the mobile app to manage rooms, switch devices, and set controller-run schedules.
Project overview
Control Nest v2 connects a React Native and Expo mobile app to AutoPiHub controllers on Raspberry Pi. A Next.js website manages houses and controller setup. Each house can have several controllers, and each device belongs to a room.
- Mobile controls for relay-connected lights, fans, and other devices
- Several houses, rooms, controllers, and house members
- On and off schedules that run on the controller
- Local network discovery and remote access through Cloudflare Tunnel
- Activity history, energy estimates, and app and controller updates
Technologies
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Device and room controls
Add devices to rooms and select their controller and GPIO header pin. Use the mobile app to switch relay-connected devices. Each house can have several Raspberry Pi controllers, and house members use their own accounts.
Schedules
Choose the days and on and off times in the app. AutoPiHub runs the schedule on the Raspberry Pi, so the app does not need to stay open.
Local and remote access
The mobile app discovers nearby controllers during setup. Pair the phone and Pi on the same trusted local network. Cloudflare Tunnel provides remote HTTPS access without inbound router port forwarding.
Activity and energy estimates
Review device changes and request history in the mobile app. Optional device power ratings support energy estimates. These estimates are not meter readings.
App and controller updates
The app can check for compatible mobile updates. House admins can start controller firmware updates and follow their progress. Controller updates continue after the phone disconnects. Failed activation restores the previous working release and its data.
Hardware and setup
Use a Raspberry Pi running Raspberry Pi OS, suitable relay hardware, and an Android phone for the published app. Install AutoPiHub, create a house and controller on the website, pair the Pi, then add rooms and devices. The setup guide explains the hardware requirements and installation steps.