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SmartThingsHome Assistant
Free

The app is free; compatible devices are bought separately.

 Freemium

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

Android, iOS Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web
  • Works with hundreds of device brands
  • Controls and automates devices from one app
  • Local control, so many devices keep working with the internet down
  • Integrations for thousands of device types across competing brands
  • Closed source and tied to Samsung's ecosystem
  • Only useful with compatible smart home devices
  • 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 24, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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