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# Building the device database together: Public preview now live
- URL: https://www.stirup.si/building-the-device-database-together-public-preview-now-live-0b90b5dd/
- Published: 2026-10-11T22:10:10.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-11T22:10:10.000Z
- Description: The Open Home Foundation has launched a public preview of its community-powered smart home device database, inviting users to contribute and test the early version of the tool.
- Author: Satish Das
- Tags: Self-hosting, Stirup Research

## Community-Driven Smart Home Database Enters Public Preview

The Open Home Foundation has launched a public preview of its community-powered smart home device database, marking a significant step in its mission to create a transparent, collaborative resource for smart home users. The initiative, which began with a call for anonymized data sharing from Home Assistant users, has now evolved into a functional, albeit early-stage, interface that allows users to explore aggregated device insights.

The preview edition is designed as a starting point for a broader vision: a “Wikipedia of smart home devices” built on real-world usage data. The current interface allows users to search and filter devices based on specific criteria, such as internet connectivity requirements and supported protocols. This narrow initial scope is intentional, aimed at establishing a solid foundation for future expansion.

While the preview is functional, it is explicitly described as unpolished and in need of community input. The Open Home Foundation has emphasized that the tool is a work in progress, with no final design elements or official branding yet. The focus is on accessibility and usability, with the goal of making the database a valuable resource for users as it continues to grow.

The foundation has invited users to engage with the preview and provide feedback through a dedicated Discord channel. Key areas of interest include missing device details, interface usability, and suggestions for future improvements. The foundation has acknowledged that the current version lacks certain features, such as direct contributions to device pages and support for custom integrations, which are planned for later stages.

Users are encouraged to explore the preview and report any issues or suggestions. The foundation has stressed that this is a long-term project, and community input will play a central role in shaping the final product. The preview is not yet a complete representation of the database’s potential, but it represents a crucial milestone in the foundation’s open development approach.

**Source:** [Home Assistant](https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-the-device-database-together/?ref=stirup.si). Analysis based on publicly available information; no hands-on testing is claimed.