Connectivity

Home Assistant reaches your devices in different ways. Some devices are on your network, some use a radio like Bluetooth, and some are connected with a cable. These pages explain each type of connection: what it is, what you need for it, and how to set it up.

• Bluetooth: Connect Bluetooth Low Energy devices to Home Assistant with a Bluetooth adapter or a Bluetooth proxy.
• Infrared: Control infrared devices, like TVs and air conditioners, from Home Assistant with an infrared remote adapter.
• Radio frequency: Control radio frequency devices, like remote outlets, garage doors, and string lights, from Home Assistant with a radio frequency remote adapter.
• Serial: Connect devices with a serial port, like AV receivers, projectors, and smart meters, to Home Assistant.
• Zigbee: Connect Zigbee devices, like lights, plugs, switches, and sensors, to Home Assistant with a Zigbee adapter.