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Google Home vs ioBroker
Both stand on home automation platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Google Home combines device control, camera activity, and automation in its mobile app and web controls. Its free app has optional Premium plans, while some features depend on connectivity, region, or a Matter hub.
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ioBroker offers a free local hub with a broad adapter selection and several ways to build automations. Consider its remote-access and vis-2 requirements, along with the five-device Matter bridge limit without a license.
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| Google Home | ioBroker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Google Home Premium Standard: $10 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | home.google.com | iobroker.com |
| On home automation platforms | #1 of 25 | #3 of 25 |
Google Home: what it does well
- Pins favorite devices to a home dashboard.
- Automations can use customizable starters, conditions, and actions.
- Web controls include camera and doorbell monitoring.
- The app is available for Android and iOS.
What to know first
- Matter control away from home requires a Matter hub.
- Many features require Wi-Fi and an internet connection.
- Feature availability may vary by country and language.
ioBroker: what it does well
- Runs locally and stores values, history, and rules on the computer.
- More than 800 adapters are available.
- Automation options include Blockly, JavaScript, and Node-RED.
- Basic platform and functions are free.
What to know first
- Free remote access does not allow editing.
- Free remote access has data-volume and functionality limits.
- Free vis-2 needs internet access at every restart.
- Unlicensed Matter bridge exposes up to five devices.
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