What is LinuxMCE?
LinuxMCE (Linux Media Center Edition) is an open source software platform for home automation and entertainment. It allows you to control lighting, climate control, media centers, video intercoms, security cameras and more from a single unified interface.
Some key features of LinuxMCE include:
- Intuitive user interface with drag-and-drop control
- Works with Z-Wave, X10, IP cameras, SNMP devices and more for home automation
- Media center functions for videos, music, photos, live TV with DVR capabilities
- Multi-room audio allows music playback to be synchronized across the house
- Voice recognition commands for hands-free control
- Integrated VoIP phone system
- Compatible with touchscreens, remotes, smartphones and web browsers
- Supports home security monitoring with event logging and alerts
- Open source platform based on Kubuntu Linux
LinuxMCE aims to be an all-in-one solution for home control and entertainment. With its broad device support, customizable user interfaces and open source extensibility, it is a popular choice for home automation enthusiasts and early adopters.
Home Assistant, openHAB, Control4, Domoticz, domogik, Control-Freak, HomeGenie, ioBroker, Jeedom, Scrypted, DomotiGa, Freedomotic, HUEston are some alternatives to LinuxMCE.