Smart Home Control with OpenClaw

Turn your AI agent into a house manager. This tutorial shows how to connect OpenClaw to major smart home platforms to control devices and build automated routines.

• OpenClaw connected to Home Assistant or Apple HomeKit
• Voice and text control for lights, locks, and climate
• Automated home routines (Morning/Evening)
• Real-time status monitoring in your chat channel

OpenClaw supports the most popular smart home ecosystems:

• Home Assistant: Best for enthusiasts and complex setups.
• Apple HomeKit: Seamless for iPhone/Mac users.
• Samsung SmartThings: Great for widespread device support.

Example for Home Assistant integration:

npx openclaw-hub@latest install home-assistant

Or ask OpenClaw to assist:

• "Set up Home Assistant integration"
• "Connect to my HomeKit devices"

Once connected, try these chat commands:

• "Turn on the living room lights"
• "Set the thermostat to 72 degrees"
• "Lock all external doors"
• "What's the current power usage of the fridge?"

Create a "Morning Routine" that runs at 7 AM:

{
  "cron": {
    "enabled": true,
    "jobs": [
      {
        "name": "Morning Routine",
        "cron": "0 7 * * *",
        "message": "Execute morning routine: turn on kitchen lights, set thermostat to 70, start coffee maker, and send me a morning news summary."
      }
    ]
  }
}