SmartThings AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Home Automation Tools

The best Home Automation alternative to SmartThings is Home Assistant, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to SmartThings and many of them are Home Automation Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Home Automation Tool alternatives to SmartThings are openHAB, ioBroker, Google Home and Home.

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  1. Home Assistant icon
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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.

    45 Home Assistant alternatives

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    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
     
  2. openHAB icon
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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.

    52 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
     
  3. ioBroker icon
     45 likes

    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
     
  4. Google Home icon
     33 likes

    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.

    47 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
     
  5. Home icon
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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.

    32 Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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  6. Domoticz icon
     18 likes

    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.

    41 Domoticz alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Scrypted icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Mi Home icon
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    A professional app to help you manage your intelligent devices.

    37 Mi Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  9. AWS IoT icon
     2 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
     
  10. Itsyhome icon
     1 like

    A native macOS menu bar app for controlling your smart home devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Jeedom icon
     13 likes

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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  12. domogik icon
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    Domogik is a free (GPLv3) Home Automation solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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