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Apple HomeHome Assistant
Free

Included free on Apple devices; a home hub device is needed for full functionality.

 Freemium

The software is free and open source. Home Assistant Cloud (Nabu Casa) is an optional paid…

macOS, iOS Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web
  • Simple accessory pairing by scanning a code
  • Guest access with permissions for locks and alarms
  • Local control, so many devices keep working with the internet down
  • Integrations for thousands of device types across competing brands
  • Only runs on Apple devices
  • Full features need a HomePod or Apple TV as a home hub
  • It is a server you have to install, update and back up yourself
  • Integration quality varies; some depend on undocumented vendor APIs
Downloadable app Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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