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Bosch Smart Home vs IKEA Home smart

Both stand on home automation. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Bosch Smart Home

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

Bosch Smart Home combines app-based control, automation, and a broad set of listed integrations, with data stored locally on its controller. Its one-controller requirement and mobile operating-system minimums are important compatibility considerations.

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IKEA Home smart

Free plan AndroidiPhone

IKEA Home smart offers app controls and routines for a range of IKEA smart products, with voice and Matter compatibility described by IKEA. Check whether your devices need DIRIGERA, and note the stated software support periods.

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The facts

	Bosch Smart Home	IKEA Home smart
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac	Android, iPhone
Lowest paid plan	Home+: €49.99 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bosch-smarthome.com	ikea.com
On home automation	#2 of 25	#16 of 25

Bosch Smart Home: what it does well

Matter, Zigbee, and voice assistant support.
Local data storage on the controller.
Remote access through the app.
Integrates with Home Connect appliances.
Free plan available.

What to know first

Requires exactly one controller per system.
App requires Android 8.0 or iOS 15.5 or later.
Home+ has no free trial.
Home+ costs €4.99 per month.

IKEA Home smart: what it does well

Controls lighting, blinds, sound, and other IKEA devices
Supports rooms, light groups, scenes, and schedules
Works with Google Home, Apple Home, and Alexa
Basic light controls are designed to work offline
Free to download

What to know first

DIRIGERA requires Wi-Fi and a router connection
IKEA recommends DIRIGERA for new and older devices
Gateway security updates are stated for three years after purchase

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