Category

Smart home platforms

01 · How to choose

What to prioritize when choosing

What makes the difference

Where automations run
Matter controller
Usable without an account

Worth checking

Open source
Platform cost

Nice extras

Licence
Public developer API

03 · Sheets

Sheets in this category

SmartThings

Smart home platforms

Where automations run Partly at home, partly in the cloud

Matter controller Yes

Usable without an account No

Home Assistant

Smart home platforms

Where automations run At home, on the hub

Matter controller Yes

Usable without an account Yes

Google Home

Smart home platforms

Where automations run Partly at home, partly in the cloud

Matter controller Yes

Usable without an account No

Apple Home

Smart home platforms

Matter controller Yes

Usable without an account No

Platform cost Free, with an optional subscription

Amazon Alexa

Smart home platforms

Matter controller Yes

Usable without an account No

Platform cost Free, with an optional subscription

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