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Home Assistant Assist vs Tuya Smart
Both stand on smart home apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Home Assistant Assist Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone
Tuya combines a free mobile control app with a broader smart home solution and developer capabilities. Its listed device, connectivity, and integration options are broad, but the app download information does not specify desktop platforms.
Visit Tuya SmartThe facts
| Home Assistant Assist | Tuya Smart | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Tuya Smart |
| Website | home-assistant.io | tuya.com |
| On smart home apps | #16 of 39 | #12 of 39 |
Home Assistant Assist: what it does well
Tuya Smart: what it does well
- Free Android and iOS app.
- Pairs detected new devices with one click.
- Supports manual and voice control.
- Users can share devices and assign family permissions.
- Gateway lists multiple connectivity protocols.
What to know first
- No desktop platform is specified for the app.
- The app is listed only for Android and iOS.
- Free plan is described as an app, not a priced platform tier.
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