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Features

FaderDock combines physical smart home control with automatic feedback, local integration, and a DIY-friendly open architecture.

Physical control

FaderDock is built around real motorized faders instead of touch-only interaction.

That gives you:

  • direct physical input
  • better tactile feedback
  • a more readable control surface
  • a more intentional user experience in everyday use

Motorized feedback

The faders are not only input devices. They can also reflect changing system states automatically.

This makes it possible to create controls that feel more alive and more closely connected to the actual state of the smart home.

Two-way smart home integration

FaderDock is designed for two-way communication.

That means it can both:

  • send user input into the smart home system
  • reflect updated values back on the physical hardware

This creates a much more dynamic interaction model than static buttons or passive control panels.

Local-first operation

FaderDock is designed to work fully locally.

It does not depend on mandatory cloud services and follows a privacy-friendly, data-minimal approach. This makes it a strong fit for users who value control, reliability, and independence in their smart home setup.

Flexible integration

FaderDock is built to work well with Home Assistant and can be adapted to other local automation setups.

Possible use cases include:

  • lighting control
  • scenes and room functions
  • media-style control
  • custom entities
  • experimental automation concepts

ESP32-based platform

FaderDock uses an ESP32-based architecture as the foundation for connectivity, control logic, and device configuration.

This provides a flexible and widely supported platform for a modern DIY hardware project.

Web-based setup

FaderDock is designed with a practical setup flow in mind.

Core configuration tasks can be handled through a web-based interface, making it easier to bring the device into a working local setup.

OTA updates

Firmware updates can be delivered over the air, which makes iteration, maintenance, and future improvements much more convenient during everyday use.

Open and extensible

FaderDock is built on an open foundation.

That makes it easier to understand how the system works, adapt it to your own needs, and extend it for custom workflows and integrations.

DIY-friendly approach

FaderDock is intended for builders who enjoy assembling, configuring, and refining their own hardware.

The project is designed to balance a polished result with the openness and flexibility of a hands-on DIY system.