π Webshop β’ π Documentation β’ π¬ Support β’ π₯ Tutorials
We make smart switches that actually work - no cloud nonsense, no monthly fees, just pure local control for your Home Assistant setup.
Why Gevako? Because we got tired of:
- π« Cloud dependencies that break when WiFi hiccups
- π« Proprietary firmware that locks you in
- π« Products that need a PhD to install
- π« "Smart" devices that aren't smart at all
So we built our own. Open source firmware (ESPHome), designed & manufactured in the Netherlands, and ready to rock your smart home in under 5 minutes.
Got 5 minutes? You're basically done.
# 1. Add to ESPHome (takes 30 seconds)
esphome:
name: gevako-rs6
esp32:
board: esp32-c6-devkitc-1
# 2. Flash firmware (takes 2 minutes)
# 3. Add to Home Assistant (takes 1 click)
# 4. Start automating! πNeed help? Check our step-by-step tutorials (in Dutch, with English subtitles coming soon!)
| Feature | Gevako | "Smart" Switches |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | β Full ESPHome | β Proprietary |
| Local Control | β 100% offline | β Cloud required |
| Home Assistant | β Native support | |
| Update Control | β You decide | β Forced updates |
| Privacy | β Your data stays yours | β Sent to servers |
| Cost | β One-time purchase | β Monthly subscription |
We're building a YouTube channel with Home Assistant tutorials! (Dutch, but code is universal π)
Latest: Automate Garden Lighting with RS5
Processor: ESP32-C6 (RISC-V, WiFi 6)
Firmware: ESPHome (open source, customizable)
Power: 230 VAC / 5 VDC (USB-C)
Switching: 16A per channel @ 250VAC / 30VDC
Certifications: CE marked
Mounting: DIN-rail compatible
Made in: Land van Maas en Waal, Netherlands π³π±
What are people building?
- πΏ Garden lighting with sunset automation
- π Pool pump scheduling
- π Garage door control
- π‘ Whole-house zone control
- π Holiday lighting (because manual switching is so 2020)
Built something cool? Show us! We love seeing what you create.
Found a bug? Want a feature? Have an idea?
- π Report issues
- π‘ Request features
- π§ Email us
All firmware is open source - fork it, modify it, make it yours!
π Official Webshop: gevako.nl/webshop
- β Free shipping in NL (orders β¬75+)
- β Fast delivery (usually next-day)
- β Dutch support (we actually speak Dutch!, but also English π)
- β No surprises (what you see is what you pay)
- π¬ Email: info@gevako.nl
- π Docs: gevako.nl/ondersteuning
- π₯ YouTube: @gevako
- π Home Assistant Forum: Coming soon!
All firmware in these repositories is licensed under MIT License - do whatever you want with it!
Hardware designs are Β© Gevako B.V., but firmware is yours to hack. π
- π· 100% Dutch-made (from design to PCB assembly)
- β‘ ESP32-C6 was chosen because we love RISC-V (and WiFi 6 is cool)
- π Our mascot is a German electrician (we trust him with our life β€οΈ)
- β Customer support runs on coffee - good coffee makes good support

