IT & Infrastructure·Standings
Compare Smart Home Apps
Smart home apps let you control connected devices; the choice depends on which devices and platforms you use and what control or automation you need.
Compare voice assistants, device protocols, remote control, automation triggers, mobile platforms and local control. The board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier.
- 39 platforms
- 22 with a free tier
- Checked 4 Oct 2026
- 1 EeWeLinkewelink.cc
A smart home app with local control, Matter, Zigbee, voice assistant support and a public API.
- 2 IioBrokeriobroker.com
A free smart home platform with local control, an API and support for Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave and voice assistants.
- 3 JJeedomjeedom.com
A free smart home platform with local control, an API and support for Zigbee, Z-Wave and voice assistants.
- 4 GHGoogle Homehome.google.com
A free smart home app with a public API, device control on your network and Matter support.
- 5 HHomeyhomey.app
A smart home app with local control across Matter, Zigbee and Z-Wave devices.
- 6 BSBosch Smart Homebosch-smarthome.com
A smart home app that works with Matter, Zigbee and voice assistants, with local control.
- 7 HHHomeSeer HS4homeseer.com
HS4 is smart home automation software for building a Windows or Linux controller to remotely and automatically control home devices.
- 8 TSTuya Smarttuya.com
Free smart home app for iOS, Android, and API with local control and Matter support.
- 9 AHAqara Homeaqara.com
A smart home app with local control, Matter, Zigbee, voice assistant and camera support.
- 10 OopenHABopenhab.org
Free, self-hosted smart home platform with local, web, mobile, Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave support.
- 11 XHXiaomi Homemi.com
Free smart home app for iOS and Android with Matter and Zigbee support.
- 12 AHApple Homeapple.com
A smart home app with local control, Matter support, voice assistant support and camera integration.
- 13 SSwitchBotswitch-bot.com
Free smart home app with Matter, voice assistant, camera, and energy monitoring support.
- 14 AAAmazon Alexaamazon.com
A cloud voice service for smart home controls, research, planning, shopping and other tasks.
- 15 CControl4control4.com
A paid smart home system with local control and Zigbee support for major desktop and mobile platforms.
- 16 HEHubitat Elevationhubitat.com
A paid smart home system with local control and Matter support.
- 17 SSavantsavant.com
Paid smart home control app for iOS and Android with voice assistant and camera integration.
- 18 NNanoleafnanoleaf.me
- 19 TLTP-Link Tapotapo.com
Smart home app with local control, a free plan, and cloud plans from $3.49 per month.
- 20 SSUPLAsupla.org
- 21 HAHome Assistant Assisthome-assistant.io
- 22 SSShelly Smart Controlshelly.com
Smart device control app for mobile and web with local control, a free plan, and a 90-day trial.
- 23 LLifeSmartiot.ilifesmart.com
A free app for remote control with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit support.
- 24 MMerossmeross.com
Free smart home app for iOS and Android with remote and local control.
- 25 WWiZwizconnected.com
Free lighting app for iOS and Android with Wi-Fi, Matter, voice, remote access, and motion triggers.
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How to choose
Will it work with my smart home devices?
Check the device protocols an app supports and whether it works with the voice assistants you use. These details can help you judge whether it fits your setup.
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose an app that runs on the platforms you use. The board compares mobile platforms and lists platform availability, including iOS, Android, web, macOS, Windows and self-hosted options.
Do I need remote or local control?
Compare remote control and local control as separate needs. The board includes both, so you can check which kind of control an app offers before choosing.
Can it automate the tasks I care about?
Look at the automation triggers an app supports and consider which events should start an action. The board compares automation triggers, but the details vary by app.
How much does a smart home app cost?
Check whether an app has a free plan and what its paid plan costs. For example, Bosch Smart Home lists a paid plan from €4.99 per month, while eWeLink lists one from $9.90 per year.
A free trial is different from a free plan. HomeSeer HS4 lists a 30-day trial and a price from $149.95.
Questions
What should I compare when choosing a smart home app?
Check device protocols, voice assistants, remote and local control, automation triggers, mobile platforms and price.
Do smart home apps work on iPhone and Android?
Platform support varies by app. Check its listed platforms for iOS or Android before choosing.
Can I use a smart home app for free?
Many apps offer a free plan, and some offer a free trial instead. Check the pricing details to see which applies.
What does local control mean in a smart home app?
Local control is a category feature to compare with remote control. Check an app's details to see what control options it supports.
What is the difference between a free plan and a free trial?
A free plan is listed as a plan, while a free trial is a time-limited way to try a paid product. Check the app's pricing terms.
Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure