Best Iot Tools

Arduino IDE 2.0

4.2 rating

Modern open-source IDE for programming Arduino microcontrollers, featuring autocompletion, live debugging, and a rebuilt code editor.

Domoticz

4.2 rating

Lightweight open-source home automation system for local device control, energy monitoring, and scripted automation across 150+ device types.

ESPHome

4.4 rating

Open-source firmware framework that converts ESP32/ESP8266 microcontrollers into smart home devices using simple YAML configuration, no coding required.

Homey Pro

4.2 rating

Advanced smart home hub offering local automation and device control with support for Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, and Thread protocols.

IFTTT

4.2 rating

Pioneer of consumer automation connecting apps and smart home devices with simple if-this-then-that applets, offering the simplest path to basic automation.

InfluxDB

4.2 rating

Purpose-built time series database for real-time monitoring, IoT telemetry, and observability with high-speed ingest and SQL query support.

Minut

4.4 rating

Privacy-first property monitoring platform using IoT sensors to detect noise, smoking, and occupancy in short-term rentals without cameras or recordings.

Nest (Google)

4.2 rating

Google Nest is a line of smart home devices including thermostats, cameras, doorbells, and speakers that integrate with the Google Home ecosystem.

Obico

4.4 rating

Open-source smart 3D printing platform with AI-powered failure detection, remote monitoring, and control for OctoPrint and Klipper printers.

OctoEverywhere

4.4 rating

Cloud platform for 3D printer remote access, AI failure detection, and monitoring, supporting OctoPrint, Klipper, Bambu Lab, and more.

PlatformIO

4.4 rating

Cross-platform embedded development ecosystem with IDE integration, CLI tools, debugging, unit testing, and library management for 1,500+ boards.

ProtoPie

4.5 rating

Advanced interaction prototyping tool for creating high-fidelity, multi-device prototypes with logic, variables, and sensor-based interactions for mobile, web, desktop, and IoT.

Shodan

4.9 rating

The world's first search engine for Internet-connected devices, enabling discovery and monitoring of networked assets across the IoT and beyond.

SmartRent

4.2 rating

End-to-end smart home platform for multifamily properties combining cloud-based software with hardware integrations to automate operations and enhance resident experiences.

SmartThings

4.2 rating

Samsung's AI-powered smart home platform connecting 300+ device types through a single app with energy management and automation routines.

Tasmota

4.2 rating

Open-source firmware for ESP8266/ESP32 IoT devices enabling local MQTT control, OTA updates, and smart home integration without cloud dependency.

TileBoard

4.2 rating

Open-source tile-based dashboard UI for smart home and IoT automation, built with Node.js and Vue for displaying real-time device status and control.

UpKeep

4.5 rating

AI-native CMMS platform that auto-generates work orders, schedules technicians, and prevents equipment failures through unified maintenance operations.

Yale Smart Locks

4.1 rating

Yale Smart Locks offer keyless entry via smartphone, PIN codes, and automatic unlock with smart home ecosystem integration including Apple Home and Google Home.

ioBroker

4.2 rating

Open source home automation platform supporting 1000+ integrations and scripts for smart home control and automation.