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openHAB Beta

Vendor and technology agnostic open source home automation
New in version 3.16.5-beta
## What's Changed
* Increase targetSdk to 34 by @mueller-ma in https://github.com/openhab/openhab-android/pull/3811


**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/openhab/openhab-android/compare/3.16.4-beta...3.16.5-beta
openHAB - "empowering the smart home" - vendor and technology agnostic open source home automation

The builds on F-Droid have FCM removed and therefore won't be able to receive push notifications from openHAB Cloud. Instead, notifications are polled on a regular basis in these builds.
Try out new features and give early feedback!
You can install the beta version alongside the stable version.

openHAB is a Java-based open-source home automation platform that integrates and combines a vast range of different smart home systems and technologies into one single solution.
On top of the unified abstraction layer all connected devices are available for the overarching automation rule engines and different user interfaces.

Supported Products

Over 200 specific add-ons provide support for brands, devices, technologies and communication protocols. Examples are Z-Wave, Philips Hue, Amazon Echo, Chromecast and Sonos. Discover all available add-ons and supported devices and/or functions at: https://www.openhab.org/addons/
The app has an action plugin for Tasker and Locale included.

Open Source Community

The openHAB open source initiative strongly supports its vibrant community. The forum with over 13,000 registered users is a place to find guidance, help and inspiration. Join the openHAB community forum over at https://community.openhab.org.
When you find an issue please report it in the forum or at https://github.com/openhab/openhab-android/issues.
If you want to translate the app into your language join us at https://crowdin.com/project/openhab-android.

openHAB Foundation

The openHAB Foundation e.V. is a nonprofit organization with the mission to educate the public about the possibilities and benefits of free and open smart home solutions. Learn about the mission and the services of the foundation under https://www.openhabfoundation.org.

Important note

You need an openHAB server for this app.

Privacy policy: https://www.openhabfoundation.org/privacy.html#android-app

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 3.16.5-beta (559) suggested Added on Nov 19, 2024

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
      Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • org.openhab.habdroid.beta.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 7.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 3.16.4-beta (558) - Added on Nov 05, 2024

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
      Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_TYPE_DATA_SYNC
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • org.openhab.habdroid.beta.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 7.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 3.16.3-beta (557) - Added on Oct 30, 2024

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
      Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_TYPE_DATA_SYNC
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • org.openhab.habdroid.beta.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 7.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log