Launch batch: photos, media, smart home and automation

The third part of the launch batch is about media and automation, the reasons many people start a homelab in the first place.

Immich is a self-hosted Google Photos replacement with AI search and mobile backup, and it is the hungriest app of the group at about 4 GB of RAM. Jellyfin is a free media server for movies, shows and music with no licence fees or tracking.

Home Assistant keeps your smart home local and privacy-first with more than 1000 integrations. n8n connects apps and services with visual workflows and custom code; note that its Sustainable Use License is source-available, not classic open source.

Every entry lists the license, architecture support and a realistic resource footprint so you can plan your hardware.