Home AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like Home

Home is described as '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' and is a Home Automation tool in the home & family category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Home for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Linux, Windows and iPad apps. The best Home alternative is Home Assistant, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Home are openHAB, Homebridge, Google Home and ioBroker.

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Python
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Kodi
    Home Assistant screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Home Automation
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Modular System
    4.  MQTT
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Voice Commands
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Google Home integration
    9. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11. Alexa icon  Alexa integration
    12.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome

    Home Assistant VS Home

     

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

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

    • Home Assistant is Free and Open SourceHome is Free and Proprietary
    • Home Assistant is Privacy focused and LightweightHome 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

    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

     

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

    • openHAB is Free and Open SourceHome is Free and Proprietary
    • openHAB is Privacy focusedHome is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    16 Homebridge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Homebridge screenshot 1

    Homebridge Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for KNX
    3.  Smart Home
    4. Siri icon  Siri Integration

    Homebridge VS Home

     
  5. Google Home icon

    Google Home

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    Set up and manage Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, and Google Home with ease. Adjust volume, customize TV visuals, sync speakers, control smart lights, thermostats, and discover new content. Ideal for home automation and media streaming enthusiasts seeking comprehensive device control.

    48 Google Home alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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    Google Home Features

    1.  Chromecast Support
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Video-surveillance
    4.  Streaming

    Google Home VS Home

     
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    only for a few google products

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    • Google Home is Free and ProprietaryHome is also Free and Proprietary
  6. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    ioBroker screenshot 1

    ioBroker Features

    1. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    2.  High Availability
    3.  Visual Programming
    4.  Modular System
    5. Alexa icon  Alexa integration
    6.  Smart Home
    7.  Voice Commands
    8.  Blockly Editor
    9.  Support for multiple vendors
    10.  Web interface

    ioBroker VS Home

     
  7. 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.

    15 Gladys Assistant alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    Gladys Assistant screenshot 1

    Gladys Assistant Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  MQTT
    3.  Linux-based

    Gladys Assistant VS Home

     
  9. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    SmartThings screenshot 1
    SmartThings screenshot 2
    SmartThings screenshot 3

    SmartThings Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Remote monitoring
    3.  Smart Home
    4.  Google Home integration

    SmartThings VS Home

     
  10. 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...

    17 HomeLights alternatives

    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

     
  11. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Domoticz screenshot 1

    Domoticz Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome

    Domoticz VS Home

     
  12. Mi Home icon

    Mi Home

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    A professional app to help you manage your intelligent devices.

    36 Mi Home alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Mi Home screenshot 1
    Mi Home screenshot 2
    Mi Home screenshot 3

    Mi Home Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Internet of Things
    3.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome
    4.  Smart Home

    Mi Home VS Home

     
  13. Lazy icon

    Lazy

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    Keyboard-driven commands for your Mac that dramatically improves productivity. Keyboard-driven commands to manage your surroundings directly from your mac.

    30 Lazy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lazy screenshot 1

    Lazy Features

    1.  Internet of Things
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Function Key Shortcuts
    4.  Shortcut keys
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Lazy VS Home

     
  14. Scrypted icon

    Scrypted

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    Scrypted integrates with the three major home hubs. Control your things with via voice or your preferred app, whether it is Google Home, Apple HomeKit, or Amazon Alexa.

    45 Scrypted alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Scrypted screenshot 1
    Scrypted screenshot 2

    Scrypted Features

    1.  Smart Home

    Scrypted VS Home

     
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