🏠 lan-control - Control Every Device on Your LAN

✨ What lan-control does

lan-control turns your home router into a device control hub. It finds devices on your local network, helps identify them, and gives you one place to manage them.

Use it to:

• Find phones, TVs, printers, cameras, plugs, and other devices on your LAN
• See clear device names instead of unknown IP addresses
• Control supported devices from one simple interface
• Keep a closer eye on your home network
• Set up a basic smart home control center on your router or a small local device

🚀 Getting Started

Follow these steps to download and run lan-control on Windows.

1. Visit the download page

Open the release page here:

Download lan-control from GitHub Releases

2. Download the Windows file

On the releases page, look for the latest version. In the list of files, download the Windows file if one is shown. It may have a name like:

• lan-control-windows.exe
• lan-control-setup.exe
• lan-control.zip

If you see a ZIP file, save it to your computer and extract it after the download finishes.

3. Open the app

If you downloaded an .exe file:

• Double-click the file to start it

If you downloaded a .zip file:

• Right-click the ZIP file
• Choose Extract All
• Open the folder
• Double-click the main .exe file inside

4. Approve Windows security prompts

Windows may ask if you want to run the file. If that happens:

• Click More info if needed
• Click Run anyway if you trust the download source

This can happen with new apps that are not installed from the Microsoft Store.

5. Let lan-control scan your network

After launch, lan-control will scan your LAN for devices. This can take a short time.

You may see:

• Device names
• IP addresses
• Device types
• Status information
• Control options for supported hardware

🖥️ System Requirements

lan-control is built for home network use and runs best on a Windows PC that stays connected to your router.

Recommended setup:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• At least 4 GB RAM
• 200 MB free disk space
• Active local network connection
• Access to the same router and LAN as the devices you want to manage

For the best results:

• Keep the PC on the same network as your smart devices
• Use wired Ethernet if you want stable scans
• Make sure your router allows local device discovery

📦 What you can do with it

lan-control focuses on simple local network control.

Common uses include:

• Finding devices you do not recognize
• Naming devices so they are easy to spot
• Checking which devices are online
• Grouping home devices by room or type
• Managing supported IoT devices from one place
• Building a local control setup without cloud tools

🔧 How it works

lan-control uses your router and local network to look for devices that respond on your LAN. It can identify devices by:

• Network name
• MAC address
• Vendor details
• Device behavior
• Smart home service hints

This makes it easier to sort devices like:

• Smart bulbs
• Wi-Fi plugs
• Cameras
• TVs
• Speakers
• Printers
• Network appliances

🗂️ Typical setup flow

If you are new to this kind of app, use this simple flow:

1. Download the latest Windows release
2. Open the app
3. Allow it to scan your LAN
4. Review the list of devices
5. Rename devices you know
6. Start using control features for supported devices

📌 Tips for better results

• Keep your router powered on during scans
• Make sure devices are connected to the same network
• Turn on Wi-Fi on phones and tablets you want to find
• Refresh the scan after adding a new device
• Use clear names, like Living Room TV or Kitchen Plug

If a device does not appear:

• Check that it is powered on
• Confirm it is on the same LAN
• Restart the device
• Run another scan

🔒 Privacy and local use

lan-control is meant for local network use. That means it works inside your home network instead of sending device control through a remote service.

This is useful if you want:

• Faster device discovery
• Local control on your own network
• Less dependence on third-party cloud systems
• A direct view of what is connected to your router

🧭 Who this is for

lan-control fits users who want a simple way to manage home devices without learning complex tools.

It is a good fit if you:

• Want to see all devices on your network
• Use smart home gear from many brands
• Like keeping control local
• Run a home router or OpenWrt-based router
• Need a simple LAN device dashboard

🧰 Included project areas

The project name and topics point to a tool built around:

• Device control
• LAN scanning
• Home automation
• Router-based use
• OpenWrt support
• YAML-based setup files
• CLI tools for advanced use
• AI-assisted device handling for discovery and control

You do not need to know those terms to use the Windows app. They help shape how the tool works behind the scenes.

🪟 Windows use guide

If you want the shortest path on Windows:

1. Go to the release page
2. Download the newest Windows build
3. Extract it if needed
4. Open the app
5. Let it scan your network
6. Review the device list
7. Save or control devices as needed

If Windows asks for permission:

• Allow the app to run
• If Defender shows a prompt, check the file source and continue from the release page you downloaded

🛠️ Common file types

You may see one of these in the release list:

• .exe — run this file directly
• .zip — extract it first, then open the app
• .msi — follow the install steps in the Windows installer
• .tar.gz — this is usually for other systems, not Windows

If more than one Windows file appears, choose the one that matches your system and looks like the main app build.

📁 Suggested folder layout

If you extract a ZIP file, keep the app in a folder like:

• Downloads\lan-control
• Desktop\lan-control
• Documents\lan-control

This makes it easy to find later and keeps related files together.

🧪 First scan checklist

Before your first scan, check these items:

• Your PC is connected to the home network
• The router is online
• The device you want to find is powered on
• Your firewall allows local network access
• You are using the latest release from GitHub

🧩 If a device is not identified

Sometimes a device shows up as unknown at first. Try this:

• Run the scan again
• Wait a minute and refresh
• Rename the device once you know what it is
• Check the device brand or MAC address
• Reboot the device and rescan

Many home devices only reveal full details after they have been online for a short time.

📚 Release page

Download the latest Windows build here:

Visit the lan-control releases page

🤝 Use with home automation

lan-control can fit into a wider smart home setup. You can use it to keep track of devices and support local control across your home network.

Helpful uses include:

• Matching device names across apps
• Tracking smart home hardware by room
• Finding new devices as they join the network
• Keeping a local list of trusted devices
• Managing router-connected gear from one place

🧼 Keep your device list clean

A clear device list makes the app easier to use.

Try this:

• Rename devices right away
• Remove old or unused entries
• Group devices by room
• Mark unknown devices for later review
• Use one name per device, not vague labels

Example names:

• Bedroom Lamp
• Office Printer
• Front Door Camera
• Guest TV
• Garage Plug

🧾 What to expect after launch

After lan-control starts, you should see:

• A network scan
• A list of discovered devices
• Device details in a simple format
• Controls for supported devices
• Options to refresh or rescan

The exact layout may change by release, but the main flow stays the same: scan, identify, control.

🔗 Primary download link

Download the latest lan-control release

🧭 Need a simple next step

If you want to start now:

1. Open the release page
2. Download the Windows file
3. Run the app
4. Scan your LAN
5. Review your devices