Essential Components of a DIY Smart home Control Panel

1. Hardware

• Raspberry Pi 4/5 or other SBCs

• Touch screen (5-inch, 7-inch, or 10-inch)

• Enclosure or wall mount frame

• Power supply (PoE or DC)

2. Operating System

• Linux (Ubuntu, Debian)

• Android Open Source Project (AOSP)

3. Smart Home Platform

• Home Assistant

• OpenHAB

• Node-RED

4. User Interface

• Custom web UI (HTML5/CSS/JS)

• Dashboard tools like Lovelace UI (Home Assistant)

5. Connectivity Protocols

• Wi-Fi / Ethernet / Bluetooth / Zigbee / Z-Wave

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