Homey
Ranked in Home automation platforms ·Free plan· paid from $2.99/mo
About
Homey is a smart-home platform for controlling connected devices and building automations. It supports local control, Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, cameras, energy monitoring, and voice assistants including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Siri Shortcuts. Flow and Advanced Flow provide automation options, while the Homey App Store includes apps for smart-home brands and services such as Spotify, Slack, Twitter, and Discord. Homey says it works with over 70,000 devices from more than 2,000 brands. Homey Cloud Free covers up to five devices; Homey Cloud Premium costs $2.99 per month after that allowance. Homey Pro is a $449.00 one-time purchase, with no subscription stated. Homey Pro mini is listed at $249.00 once, and Homey Bridge at $69.00 once. Access is available through Android, iOS, and web, as well as smartphones, tablets, desktop web, Apple Watch, and platform widgets. Family members and friends can receive manager, user, or guest roles, and flows can grant temporary guest access. Homey says it does not sell user data or serve ads.
Who it is for
Homey suits people looking to control a range of smart-home devices and create automations, including households that want to assign different access roles. The free cloud tier may fit setups of up to five devices; larger setups can consider the paid cloud plan or a Homey hub.
What is good
- Supports local control, Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave
- Works with over 70,000 devices from more than 2,000 brands
- Flow and Advanced Flow support automations
- Free Homey Cloud covers up to five devices
- Family members can receive distinct access roles
What to know first
- Free Homey Cloud is limited to five devices
- Homey Cloud Premium costs $2.99 per month after the free allowance
- Homey Pro costs $449.00 as a one-time purchase
Verdict
Homey combines broad device compatibility with automation, voice assistant support, and options for local control or cloud use. The five-device cloud allowance and distinct cloud and hardware pricing are key factors when choosing a setup.
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Facts
- Free Device Limit
- Homey Cloud is free for up to 5 devices.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Cloud Price
- Homey Cloud costs $2.99 per month after the free allowance.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Trial Or Refund
- The page says Homey Cloud can start for free but gives no trial duration or refund policy.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Pro Billing
- Homey Pro is sold as a one-time purchase with no subscription.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Supported Platforms
- Homey is available through smartphone, tablet, desktop web app, Apple Watch, iOS, and Android widgets.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Device Compatibility
- Homey works with over 70,000 devices from more than 2,000 brands.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- App Ecosystem
- The Homey App Store includes apps for smart home brands and services such as Spotify, Slack, Twitter, and Discord.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Automation Features
- Homey provides Flow and Advanced Flow for simple and complex automations.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Privacy Policy
- Homey says it does not sell data or serve ads, and that users own their data.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Security Measures
- Security measures include sandboxed apps, penetration tests, and bug bounties.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Certifications
- No security certification is stated in the supplied page text.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Family Sharing
- Family members and friends can receive manager, user, or guest roles.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Temporary Access
- Flows can grant temporary guest access, such as for holidays or cleaners.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Voice Assistants
- Homey integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Siri Shortcuts.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Support Channels
- Support includes a knowledge base, support requests, community help, and system status.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Company Name
- Homey is associated with Athom B.V.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
- User Base
- Homey says it is present in more than 200,000 homes.homey.app · 27 Sept 2026
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Sources
- homey.app/en-us/· checked 27 Sept 2026
- homey.app/en-us/features/devices/· checked 27 Sept 2026