SmartThings AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like SmartThings

SmartThings is described as 'Effortlessly manage home devices with voice control, create routines, monitor remotely, and track energy usage. Integrate devices from various brands' and is a Home Automation tool in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SmartThings for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Linux and Mac apps. The best SmartThings alternative is Home Assistant, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SmartThings are openHAB, ioBroker, Google Home and Home.

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

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

    • Home Assistant is Free and Open SourceSmartThings is Free and Proprietary
    • Home Assistant is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableSmartThings 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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    • openHAB is the most popular Web-based alternative to SmartThings.

    • openHAB is Free and Open SourceSmartThings is Free and Proprietary
    • openHAB is Privacy focusedSmartThings 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    46 Google Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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  6. 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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    Not even close to SmartThings. Home App has NO hub. It requires a SmartThings or some other hub.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Home is Free and ProprietarySmartThings is also Free and Proprietary
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    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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  9. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  11. 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 SmartThings.

    • AWS IoT is the most popular commercial alternative to SmartThings.

    • AWS IoT is Paid and ProprietarySmartThings is Free and Proprietary
  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Lazy icon

    Lazy

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    Context switching is poison for productivity. When you get that brilliant idea or see something inspiring, you should be able to take smart notes without switching app or tabs. That’s Lazy. One ? shortcut to capture anywhere.

    30 Lazy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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