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LOCAL SMART HOME PLATFORM

Your home. Your rules. Connected locally.

Connect your devices, applications and automations in one place. Keep everyday control close to home, while your favourite applications keep doing what they do best.

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  • Runs locally
  • You choose what goes online
  • Works with your applications

Currently in preview. Features and online pricing may change.

NQ2 Cards SettingsLocal
GOOD MORNINGHome, just the way you like it.
Living room
22.5°C
Ambient light
Home
ArmedEverything is in place
Energy
1.88 kWCurrent consumption
08:0012:0016:00
Music
Morning jazzSonos · Living room
Shutters
Weather
12°
Clear skyGarden · 54%
Connected locallyMQTT · HTTP

Illustrative dashboard · Try the light, music and shutter controls.

Built to connect

01 / THE NQ2 APPROACH

One place to control. Room for every application.

Use NQ2 for everyday control. Keep dedicated applications for what they do best: music libraries, camera recordings and device setup.

Local by design

Devices and automations run on your own installation. Local control does not require the NQ2 online service; individual integrations may still need internet access.

Connect independent applications

Bring events and actions together over MQTT or HTTP. Add your own services without putting every integration into a single application process.

Cards that fit your home

Combine a camera, a gate sensor and a relay in one card. Or split one sensor into separate temperature, humidity and presence cards.

Automations on your terms

Connect triggers, conditions and scripts. Use cron schedules, record history and choose daily summaries instead of keeping every reading.

Choose what goes online

Make selected cards available remotely and limit their actions or value ranges. Local control can keep a broader set of permissions.

Access with a purpose

Use administrator, user and restricted user roles, optional two-factor authentication and guest keys. Decide when to install updates.

Your applicationsZigbee2MQTT · Sonos2MQTT · Reolink
MQTT / HTTP
NQ2Local control centre
Events & actions
Your everyday interfaceCards · Automations · History
02 / EVERYDAY SCENARIOS

Different devices. Shared possibilities.

Examples of what you can configure with compatible devices and the relevant integrations.

01 /

Music that follows your routine

A Zigbee button starts a Sonos playlist. A presence sensor can start music in the bathroom and stop it when the room is empty.

Button / presence → MQTT → Sonos
02 /

A gate, brought together

See a camera, check the contact sensor and operate a relay from one card, even when each device comes from a different provider.

Camera + sensor + relay → One card
03 /

Guest access, on a schedule

Share a key to a selected card. Use a schedule and script to enable it during a chosen time window without giving access to the rest of the home.

Guest key → Time window → Gate
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03 / AN INFORMED CHOICE

Is NQ2 right for your home?

Flexible local control comes with responsibility for your installation. Here is what to expect.

Where NQ2 helps

  • Local control and automations on your own device.
  • MQTT and HTTP connect separate applications and custom services.
  • Flexible cards, history and configurable data aggregation.
  • Selective online access, roles and guest keys.

What to consider

  • Preview software: features and behaviour can evolve.
  • Setup requires a host device, networking and integration configuration.
  • No current native Apple Home or Google Home integration.
  • Separate processes still share infrastructure; backups and maintenance matter.
  • Online pricing is not final. Future charges may depend on usage.
04 / GET STARTED

Build your first connected home.

Start with one integration and a useful card. Expand your setup when you are ready.

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  1. Choose your installation

    Prepare a Raspberry Pi or use an existing supported Linux or Windows system.

  2. Connect a provider

    Set up devices in their dedicated application, then register the devices exposed to NQ2.

  3. Create cards and automations

    Organise zones, add cards and connect events to the actions you need.

05 / GO FURTHER

Everything you need to keep building.

Integrations

Guides to connecting applications and devices.

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Snippets

Reusable code examples for your installation.

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Scripts

Materials for building your own automations.

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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

A few things before you start.

Does NQ2 need a cloud connection?

The local installation does not require the NQ2 online service for local control. Optional remote access uses the online service. A connected third-party service may have its own internet requirements.

Do I have to replace my existing applications?

No. NQ2 brings everyday controls and automation together, while dedicated applications can continue to handle device pairing, music libraries or camera recordings.

Is NQ2 free?

The product is currently described as a free preview. The final commercial terms and online pricing have not been announced; usage-based online charges are planned.

Can I use it on my phone?

NQ2 provides a web interface that you can use from a phone. Optional online access is through the NQ2 online interface; this download is the local application and installer, not a mobile app-store package.