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Apple Home vs Domoticz: catalog facts
Apple Home	Domoticz
Free Included free on Apple devices; a home hub device is needed for full functionality.	Free Free and open source with no subscription.
macOS, iOS	Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Simple accessory pairing by scanning a code Guest access with permissions for locks and alarms	Very low resource use, runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero Fully local with no cloud account
Only runs on Apple devices Full features need a HomePod or Apple TV as a home hub	Fewer integrations than larger home automation platforms Interface is more functional than polished
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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