Google Home AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like Google Home

Google Home is described as 'Easily control Chromecast and Google Home devices, manage settings, sync with smart devices, and discover new features with this comprehensive tool' and is a Home Automation tool in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Google Home for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Linux and Mac apps. The best Google Home alternative is Home Assistant, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Home are openHAB, ioBroker, Homebridge and Domoticz.

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  1. Home Assistant icon

    Home Assistant

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    Open-source and privacy-first home automation with an emphasis on local control and backed by a worldwide community. Runs on Raspberry Pi or local server.

    43 Home Assistant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Python
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Kodi
    • Cloudron
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    Open Source, independent, and compatible with almost everything.

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    • Home Assistant is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Google Home.

    • Home Assistant is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Home.

    • Home Assistant is Free and Open SourceGoogle Home is Free and Proprietary
    • Home Assistant is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableGoogle Home is not according to our users
  2. openHAB icon

    openHAB

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    openHAB is a Java-based open-source home automation platform that integrates and combines a vast range of different smart home systems and technologies into one single solution.

    51 openHAB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    • Cloudron
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    • Almost everyone thinks openHAB is a great Google Home alternative.

    • openHAB is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Home.

    • openHAB is Free and Open SourceGoogle Home is Free and Proprietary
    • openHAB is Privacy focusedGoogle Home is not according to our users
  4. ioBroker icon

    ioBroker

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    ioBroker is an integration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on Smart home, Building Automation, Smart Metering, Ambient Assisted Living, Process Automation, Visualization and Data Logging. It aims to be a possible replacement or extension for software like f.e.

    48 ioBroker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
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  5. Homebridge icon

    Homebridge

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    Homebridge is a lightweight NodeJS server you can run on your network that emulates the iOS HomeKit API. It supports Plugins,community-contributed modules, that provide a basic bridge from HomeKit to various 3rd-party APIs of "smart home" devices.

    17 Homebridge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  6. Domoticz icon

    Domoticz

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    Domoticz is a home automation system that lets you monitor and configure various devices like lights, switches, various sensors/meters like temperature, rain, wind, UV, electricity, gas, water and much more. Notifications/alerts can be sent to any mobile device.

    39 Domoticz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. SmartThings icon

    SmartThings

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    Effortlessly manage smart home devices with voice control via Bixby, Alexa, or Google Assistant. Create routines, monitor devices remotely, and track energy using SmartThings Energy. The app integrates smart devices from various brands, providing shared control and security features.

    36 SmartThings alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Windows
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  9. Home icon

    Home

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    With the new Home app, you can securely control all your Homekit accessories from your favorite iOS device. Have your iPhone turn off the lights. See who’s at the front door from your iPad. And even control things remotely with the help of Apple TV.

    31 Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  10. Mi Home icon

    Mi Home

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    A professional app to help you manage your intelligent devices.

    36 Mi Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  11. Jeedom icon

    Jeedom

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    Jeedom is a complete home-automation software. With Jeedom, you can do many things, such as :

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi
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  12. AWS IoT icon

    AWS IoT

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    AWS IoT is a managed cloud platform that lets connected devices easily and securely interact with cloud applications and other devices. AWS IoT can support billions of devices and trillions of messages, and can process and route those messages to AWS endpoints and to other...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
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    • AWS IoT is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Home.

    • AWS IoT is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Home.

    • AWS IoT is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Home is Free and Proprietary
  13. Nest Mobile icon

    Nest Mobile

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    Control your home's temperature from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Nest Mobile app. Last-minute trip? Change the temperature from the ski slopes. Coming home early to a cold house? Turn up the heat on your way.

    19 Nest Mobile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Gladys Assistant icon

    Gladys Assistant

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    Gladys is an open-source program which runs on your Raspberry Pi or Docker. She integrates into your life, seamlessly communicating across your entire home network and your devices while checking your calendar. Based on NodeJS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
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