Home8 is a cloud-based tool operated by App8 BV for designing smart home display interfaces for ESP32 touchscreens connected to Home Assistant. It wraps ESPHome, LVGL, YAML generation, and firmware compilation into a web-based designer: users build layouts by dragging and dropping widgets, then compile in the cloud and deploy to devices with one click.
The core workflow is “design—compile—deploy.” The designer supports widgets such as sensors, buttons, gauges, clocks, sliders, and images, with real-time preview available. The Home Assistant integration lets users browse entities, bind them to widgets, and preview sensor values. Initial flashing can be done via USB or the browser, while later updates are pushed over WiFi via OTA. On the device side, current support focuses on several Waveshare ESP32 touchscreens, with hardware templates that include drivers and pin configurations.
Pricing is very clear: the free plan is available indefinitely, supports up to 2 screens, and requires no credit card, but includes a watermark and limited components. Standard costs €2.49/month/screen and unlocks all components while removing the watermark. Unlimited costs €9.99/month, covers all screens, and includes priority compilation. Monthly and annual billing are supported, with annual billing saving about 17%. Payments are handled through Stripe, and plans can be canceled at any time.
Home8 is a cloud service. Screen designs, account data, and Home Assistant tokens are stored on European servers; tokens are encrypted at rest. The official site states that data is not shared with third parties and that only functional cookies are used. It is worth noting that Home8 depends on cloud compilation and OTA distribution, so it is not a fully local or self-hosted solution. There is limited information about team collaboration: templates can be saved personally or shared globally, but enterprise features such as roles, permissions, and audit logs are not disclosed. No public API documentation was found either, though the terms mention API keys and prohibit API abuse.
The main advantage is that Home8 greatly lowers the barrier to building Home Assistant touchscreen interfaces: there is no need for a local toolchain or hand-written YAML. It is well suited to smart home enthusiasts, small integration projects, and multi-room control panel scenarios. The downsides are that hardware support remains relatively narrow, the free plan has limitations, and the product depends on cloud services. For enterprises that require on-premise deployment, a permissions system, or compliance certifications, the currently available information is insufficient.
The collected text does not provide information about access from mainland China, a Chinese-language interface, or local payment options, so availability should be considered unknown. Payments appear to be mainly via Stripe in euros/VAT. Domestic users who prioritize local control may consider alternatives such as hand-written ESPHome YAML, Home Assistant Dashboard/Lovelace, openHASP, or Chinese smart control panel solutions.
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