Infrastructure Category: Protocols
Application and integration protocols that connect devices, services, and automations. Covers MQTT, HTTP/REST, Matter, and device-level wireless protocols like Zigbee and Z-Wave.
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Home Wi-Fi and Wired Ethernet
Core connectivity layer linking controllers, devices, and servers.
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MQTT
Automation messaging protocol for event-driven integrations.
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Homelab Server
A homelab server is the always-on foundation for Home Assistant, containers, storage workflows, and the surrounding services a serious automation stack depends on.