Smart Home Automation

Transform your home into an intelligent space with the Smart Home Automation skill. Connect with HomeKit, Philips Hue, and other popular platforms to create AI-driven automations. OpenClaw can learn your preferences and automatically adjust lighting, temperature, and more based on your habits and routines.

Features

• HomeKit integration
• Philips Hue lighting control
• Thermostat automation
• AI-powered scene suggestions
• Location-based triggers
• Energy usage monitoring

Prerequisites

• HomeKit hub or Philips Hue bridge
• Devices configured on your local network
• Network credentials for device access

Installation

# Install Smart Home Automation skill
clawdbot skills install smart-home-automation

# Configure HomeKit
clawdbot smarthome setup homekit --pairing-code "XXX-XXX-XXX"

# Add Philips Hue bridge
clawdbot smarthome setup hue --bridge-ip 192.168.1.100

# Discover devices
clawdbot smarthome discover

# Test device control
clawdbot smarthome toggle --device "Living Room Lights"

Configuration

Create Automation Rules

clawdbot smarthome automation create \
  --name "Movie Mode" \
  --trigger "time=20:00" \
  --actions "lights=20%,temperature=70"

Use Cases

Morning Routine

Automatically adjust your home when you wake up.

At 7 AM: Gradually brighten lights to 80%, start coffee maker, set thermostat to 72°F, play morning news briefing.

Away Mode

Enhance security and save energy when you leave.

When no motion detected for 30 min: Turn off all lights, lower blinds, set thermostat to eco mode, enable security camera monitoring.

Movie Night

Create the perfect viewing atmosphere with one command.

"Hey OpenClaw, movie mode" - Dim lights to 20%, lower blinds, set temperature to 70°F, pause notifications.

Energy Optimization

AI learns your patterns to reduce energy waste.

OpenClaw learns you leave at 9 AM and return at 6 PM, automatically adjusting climate control during work hours.

Documentation

Full documentation available at: /docs/skills/smart-home

Repository

https://github.com/clawdbot/skills/tree/main/smart-home-automation