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ioBroker unifies devices and services from multiple manufacturers for monitoring, control, and home automation. It runs on a home network, keeps values, history, and rules on the user’s computer, and lets users install only the adapters they need. More than 800 adapters are available, with automation through graphical rules, Blockly, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node-RED. The free platform supports Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, voice assistants, cameras, and energy monitoring across Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted setups.

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   Google Home

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

   Google and Nest households wanting a mobile control app — Google Home centers setup, control, dashboards, camera activity, and suggested or Gemini-assisted automations in Android, iOS, and web apps.

   7.7 Free plan Visit site
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   Homey

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

   Small mixed-device setups with a low-cost cloud option — Homey offers local control and broad smart-home features, while Homey Cloud’s free tier supports up to five devices.

   7.5 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo Visit site
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   HomeSeer HS4

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

   Windows or Linux users needing local automation continuity — HS4 is paid controller software whose automations run locally and continue during internet or MyHS web-service outages.

   7.5 From $149.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
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   Apple Home

   Free plan iPhoneMac

   Apple households managing accessories across Apple devices — Apple Home focuses on controlling accessories across iOS and macOS, with category-based status views and up to four simultaneous camera feeds.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
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   Aqara Home

   Free plan AndroidiPhone

   Aqara owners needing device-specific settings and control — Aqara Home adds Aqara device management, upgrades, sub-device setup, and settings beyond Apple Home’s documented HomeKit controls.

   7.2 Free plan Visit site
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   Tuya Smart

   by Tuya Smart

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone

   Tuya ecosystems using one central control panel — Tuya Smart presents a smart-home solution built around a control panel as the primary center for its device ecosystem.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
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   eWeLink

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

   Multi-brand users wanting remote control from many platforms — eWeLink controls, automates, and monitors devices from 1000+ brands, with remote access across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.

   7.3 Free plan · paid from $9.90/yr Visit site
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   openHAB

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
   7.6 Free plan Visit site
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   Bosch Smart Home

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
   7.2 Free plan · paid from €4.99/mo Visit site
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    Loxone

    by Loxone

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    7.2 From €393.62 Visit site
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    SwitchBot

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Xiaomi Home

    by Xiaomi Home

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    IKEA Home smart

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Jeedom

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    FHEM

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Amazon Alexa

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    WebThings Gateway

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Calaos

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    HomeGenie

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Hubitat Elevation

    by Hubitat Elevation

    Paid AndroidiPhone
    5.6 From $184.95 Visit site
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    Josh.ai

    by Josh.ai

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.4 Pricing on request · 60-day trial Visit site
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    Control4

    by Control4

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    URC Total Control

    by URC Total Control

    Paid AndroidiPhone
    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Savant

    by Savant

    Paid AndroidiPhone
    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site

An alternative can make more sense for a phone-first experience, a focused device ecosystem, or different remote-access terms. ioBroker.net’s free remote access allows browser visualization but not editing, and it limits data volume and functionality. The free vis-2 license requires an internet connection whenever the adapter starts after a restart. Without a license, its Matter bridge exposes up to five devices to Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa. Compare device compatibility, local control, automation tools, platform support, camera and energy features, and any device caps or paid tiers before switching.

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