503 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 17 posts/day. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/homeautomation Traffic & Engagement r/homeautomation Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/homeautomation Most Active Times When r/homeautomation Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/homeautomation Flair Performance r/homeautomation Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| QUESTION | 259 (52.4%) | 5 |
| PERSONAL SETUP | 56 (11.3%) | 12 |
| DISCUSSION | 36 (7.3%) | 96 |
| PROJECT | 32 (6.5%) | 23 |
| NEWS | 29 (5.9%) | 14 |
| HOME ASSISTANT | 27 (5.5%) | 2 |
| IDEAS | 10 (2.0%) | 5 |
| SMARTHINGS | 9 (1.8%) | 2 |
| NEW TO HA | 7 (1.4%) | 2 |
| ZIGBEE | 6 (1.2%) | 10 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/homeautomation Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/homeautomation
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | 127 (25.3%) | 5 | 6 |
| smart | 116 (23.1%) | 6 | 9 |
| assistant | 49 (9.7%) | 3 | 3 |
| built | 39 (7.8%) | 25 | 5 |
| automation | 39 (7.8%) | 3 | 6 |
| best | 26 (5.2%) | 5 | 9 |
| switch | 25 (5.0%) | 4 | 10 |
| looking | 21 (4.2%) | 7 | 9 |
| control | 21 (4.2%) | 14 | 4 |
| help | 19 (3.8%) | 3 | 5 |
r/homeautomation Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/homeautomation
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| github.com | 3 | 1 |
r/homeautomation Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/homeautomation
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My worst robot vacuum fear came true last night 💩
I built a silent curtain opener that clamps onto a rope on your existing rod. Three months and about a hundred of them in other people's homes later, here's what people actually did with it.
I built a console with motorized faders to control my house lights.
Schneider Electric is about to take over Shelly Group
Having some fun
I built a Matter-over-Thread smarter window opener hidden inside a succulent planter box
Who here is old enough to remember X10?
Built a "point and snap" smart home controller for Garmin Watch
Open Source Infrared Database
How do I fix this too small junction box in my garage?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My worst robot vacuum fear came true last night 💩 | 3.3K | 568 | image | Sep 7 |
| I built a silent curtain opener that clamps onto a rope on your existing rod. Three months and about a hundred of them in other people's homes later, here's what people actually did with it. | 272 | 26 | image | Sep 3 |
| I built a console with motorized faders to control my house lights. | 217 | 22 | image | Sep 17 |
| Schneider Electric is about to take over Shelly Group | 145 | 28 | link | Sep 24 |
| Having some fun | 142 | 46 | image | Aug 31 |
| I built a Matter-over-Thread smarter window opener hidden inside a succulent planter box | 133 | 23 | image | Sep 15 |
| Who here is old enough to remember X10? | 121 | 113 | link | Sep 12 |
| Built a "point and snap" smart home controller for Garmin Watch | 114 | 11 | image | Sep 27 |
| Open Source Infrared Database | 110 | 19 | image | Sep 21 |
| How do I fix this too small junction box in my garage? | 107 | 62 | image | Sep 5 |
r/homeautomation Audience Overlap r/homeautomation Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/homeautomation FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/homeautomation
What's the best time to post on r/homeautomation?
Based on posting volume, r/homeautomation is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/homeautomation?
r/homeautomation averages 17 posts per day and is not included in activity rankings.
How many upvotes do posts on r/homeautomation get?
Posts on r/homeautomation average about 14 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/homeautomation get most?
On r/homeautomation, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts