Home App Alternatives

Home App is described as 'HomeApp is a small and easy to use smart home app with a simple framework. The goal of this application is to make remote execution of predefined features as easy and user-friendly as possible to help you get started with smart home technology' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Home App for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows apps. The best Home App alternative is openHAB, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Home App are Open-Hue, We Love Lights, HomeLights and Lights Switch.

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Home App alternatives page was last updated Feb 18, 2025
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  1. 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.

    50 openHAB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kodi
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
    openHAB 2.0 Basic UI showing a simple demo setup

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Support for multiple vendors
    3.  Support for KNX
    4.  Home Automation
    5.  Modular System
    6.  MQTT
    7.  Support for ZigBee
    8.  Z-Wave
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Chromecast Support

    openHAB VS Home App

     

    • openHAB is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Home App.

    • openHAB is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Home App.

    • openHAB is Free and Open SourceHome App is also Free and Open Source
    • openHAB is Privacy focusedHome App is not according to our users
  2. Open-Hue icon

    Open-Hue

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    Open-Hue is an open-source project that provides a comprehensive OpenAPI specification for the Philips Hue REST API, known as CLIP (Connected Lighting Interface Protocol) API. This specification serves as a bridge between developers and Philips Hue smart lighting systems...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Node.JS

    Open-Hue Features

    1.  Philips Hue
    2.  REST API

    Open-Hue VS Home App

     
  4. We Love Lights icon

    We Love Lights

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    The app integrates seamlessly into the menu bar (or can stay in the Dock), from where you can easily manage and control all your lights and other devices. New rooms, zones, lights, smart plugs, motion sensors, switches and status items can be added, renamed, rearranged...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    We Love Lights screenshot 1

    We Love Lights Features

    1.  Global hotkey
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Philips Hue
    4.  Lights

    We Love Lights VS Home App

     

    • We Love Lights is the most popular commercial alternative to Home App.

    • We Love Lights is Paid and ProprietaryHome App is Free and Open Source
  5. HomeLights icon

    HomeLights

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    HomeLights is the ultimate solution to quickly and easily control your HomeKit lights! Whether you want to adjust a single bulb or an entire room, achieve the perfect ambiance effortlessly. Also, since it can be tedious to find the right room in a list, HomeLights comes with a...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    HomeLights screenshot 1
    HomeLights screenshot 2
    HomeLights screenshot 3

    HomeLights Features

    1.  HomeKit integration
    2.  iOS widget
    3.  Lights

    HomeLights VS Home App

     
  6. Lights Switch icon

    Lights Switch

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    Control Philips Hue, LIFX and WeMo devices right from your Mac's menu bar.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lights Switch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Philips Hue

    Lights Switch VS Home App

     
  7. LSwitch for LIFX icon

    LSwitch for LIFX

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    Control your LIFX devices from your Mac.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LSwitch for LIFX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Sits in the MenuBar

    LSwitch for LIFX VS Home App

     
  9. Philips Hue icon

    Philips Hue

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    Philips Hue offers a wide range of smart light bulbs, lamps, fixtures and accessories. Whether it’s for your living room, your kitchen, your bathroom or your back-yard, Philips Hue has the perfect light.

    13 Philips Hue alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Philips Hue screenshot 1
    Philips Hue screenshot 2

    Philips Hue Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  Wireless
    3.  Support for ZigBee
    4.  Lights

    Philips Hue VS Home App

     
  10. diyHue icon

    diyHue

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    diyHue brings together multiple Smarthome Solutions into one Ecosystem. One of the features: Emulate your own, stand-alone or 2nd... Hue Bridge, use it without cloud and without known limitations.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    ecosystem

    diyHue Features

    1.  Philips Hue

    diyHue VS Home App

     
  11. Huetro for Hue icon

    Huetro for Hue

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    Huetro is the best Hue app on the Windows Store. Use the simple setup to connect your Hue system, and start enjoying all the great features Huetro brings! Use the colorpicker to select a specific color, or create your new scenes by using your favorite memories - and all of this...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Huetro for Hue screenshot 1

    Huetro for Hue VS Home App

     
  12. LIFX icon

    LIFX

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    Change colors, whites and brightness from the palm of your hand. The LIFX app is packed full of features like:

    18 LIFX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    LIFX screenshot 1
    LIFX screenshot 2
    LIFX screenshot 3

    LIFX Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  HomeKit integration
    3.  Lights

    LIFX VS Home App

     
  13. Switch for WeMo icon

    Switch for WeMo

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    Control your WeMo devices from your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Switch for WeMo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

    Switch for WeMo VS Home App

     
  14. Corluma icon

    Corluma

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    Smart Lights Made Simple. Corluma unlocks new features for lights and allows you to control them all at once.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Corluma screenshot 1

    Corluma Features

    1.  Arduino
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Philips Hue

    Corluma VS Home App

     
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