HomeLights Alternatives

HomeLights is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to HomeLights for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows apps. The best HomeLights alternative is Google Home, which is free. Other great apps like HomeLights are Open-Hue, Home, We Love Lights and SmartThings.

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HomeLights is the ultimate solution to quickly and easily control your HomeKit lights! Whether you want to adjust a single...

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HomeLights alternatives page was last updated Feb 18, 2025
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  1. 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.

    46 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 HomeLights

     

    • Google Home is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to HomeLights.

    • Google Home is the most popular free alternative to HomeLights.

    • Google Home is Free and ProprietaryHomeLights is Freemium and Proprietary
  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 HomeLights

     

    • Open-Hue is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to HomeLights.

    • Open-Hue is the most popular Open Source alternative to HomeLights.

    • Open-Hue is Free and Open SourceHomeLights is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Home screenshot 1

    Home Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Local Network Connection
    4.  Integrated into iOS
    5.  HomeKit integration

    Home VS HomeLights

     
  5. 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 HomeLights

     

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

    • We Love Lights is Paid and ProprietaryHomeLights is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. 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
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Windows
    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 HomeLights

     
  7. 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 HomeLights

     
  9. 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 HomeLights

     
  10. 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 HomeLights

     
  11. Home App icon

    Home App

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Home App screenshot 1
    Home App screenshot 2
    Home App screenshot 3

    Home App Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  Philips Hue
    3.  Arduino

    Home App VS HomeLights

     
  12. 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 HomeLights

     
  13. Hue Sync icon

    Hue Sync

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    Use the Hue Sync desktop app to sync Hue smart lights to anything on your computer, whether you’re gaming, playing music, or watching a movie.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Hue Sync screenshot 1

    Hue Sync Features

    1.  Philips Hue

    Hue Sync VS HomeLights

     
  14. LIFX-Control-Panel icon

    LIFX-Control-Panel

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    LIFX-Control-Panelis a free, open-source Windows application that allows control and management of LIFX-brand smart-bulbs, including screen-color matching and keybindings.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LIFX-Control-Panel screenshot 1

    LIFX-Control-Panel Features

    1.  Lights
    2.  Smart Home

    LIFX-Control-Panel VS HomeLights

     
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