It suits people who want to control and automate smart-home devices across supported protocols and integrations.
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Best Smart Home Apps 2026
Facts read 25 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
Connected-device apps can bring together voice assistants, device protocols, remote control, automation triggers and control that stays local. This guide helps you compare those controls, platform support and pricing options.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 eWeLink | It suits people who want to control and automate smart-home devices across supported protocols and integrations. | 6.3 | $9.90 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 HomeSeer HS4 | HS4 suits DIY hub builders, from hobbyists setting up a first system to developers creating complex workflows. | 6.3 | $39.95 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Google Home | Google Home suits people managing compatible smart home devices such as cameras, doorbells, speakers, displays, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances. | 6.0 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Amazon Alexa | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 SwitchBot | It suits people managing SwitchBot devices, scenes, automations, cameras, and Matter-connected platforms from Android or iOS. | 5.8 | $34.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Homey | Homey suits people managing compatible smart-home devices and creating automations. | 5.6 | $2.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Bosch Smart Home | It suits households using compatible Bosch and partner devices that want app, voice, Matter, and automation control with local data storage. | 5.2 | €49.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 openHAB | openHAB suits people who want to automate a home from their own hardware and connect devices across different technologies. | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Jeedom | Jeedom suits individuals and professionals wanting open-source, locally managed home automation. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 10 ioBroker | ioBroker suits users who want to connect and automate devices across manufacturers, from beginners using graphical tools and Blockly to advanced users writing scripts or… | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures the makers publish. Nothing is scored.
02
HomeSeer HS4
HS4 suits DIY hub builders, from hobbyists setting up a first system to developers creating complex workflows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.3 Visit
03
Google Home
Google Home suits people managing compatible smart home devices such as cameras, doorbells, speakers, displays, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
04
Amazon Alexa
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.9 Visit
05
SwitchBot
It suits people managing SwitchBot devices, scenes, automations, cameras, and Matter-connected platforms from Android or iOS.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record5.8 Visit
6
Homey
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $2.99 a month Record5.6 Visit Homey suits people managing compatible smart-home devices and creating automations.
7
Bosch Smart Home
AndroidiPhone & iPadMac €49.99 a year Record5.2 Visit It suits households using compatible Bosch and partner devices that want app, voice, Matter, and automation control with local data storage.
8
openHAB
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Free plan Record5.2 Visit openHAB suits people who want to automate a home from their own hardware and connect devices across different technologies.
9
Jeedom
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record5.1 Visit Jeedom suits individuals and professionals wanting open-source, locally managed home automation.
10
ioBroker
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.0 Visit ioBroker suits users who want to connect and automate devices across manufacturers, from beginners using graphical tools and Blockly to advanced users writing scripts or…
11
Aqara Home
AndroidiPhone & iPad Free plan Record4.8 Visit It suits Aqara device owners who want to control devices, create automations and manage scenes from Android or iOS.
12
Tuya Smart
AndroidiPhone & iPadAPI Free plan Record4.8 Visit The Smart Life app suits people who want a free mobile hub for controlling smart devices across brands and categories.
13
Xiaomi Home
AndroidiPhone & iPad Free plan Record4.8 Visit It suits people managing compatible Xiaomi and other intelligent devices from Android or iOS, including those who want scenes and shared access.
14
Apple Home
iPhone & iPadMac Free plan Record4.6 Visit It suits people with Apple devices who want to manage compatible smart home accessories, cameras, and automations in one app.
16
Hubitat Elevation
AndroidiPhone & iPad $184.95 one-time Record4.2 Visit Hubitat Elevation suits people who want locally run home automations and local device data storage, including when internet access is disrupted.
Before you choose
Assess no-cost plans and paid options
The list includes apps with free plans, and pricing models span free, freemium and paid offerings. Where an app provides a trial, that option is noted.
Examples shown include Bosch Smart Home at €4.99 per month, eWeLink at $9.90 per year and HomeSeer HS4 starting at $149.95 with a 30-day trial. FIBARO Home Center is listed without a free plan.
Check platform support
Supported combinations cover iOS, Android, web, macOS, Windows and self-hosted setups. Match the app's supported platforms with the devices you use.
FIBARO Home Center shows support for Android, iOS and the web. Check the platform details before choosing an app.
Review control methods
Compare voice assistants, remote control and local control. These options describe how you issue commands and whether control can stay within your home setup.
Device protocols also matter because they define how an app communicates with connected hardware.
Look at automation triggers
Automation triggers determine what can start an automated action. Compare the trigger support shown for the apps you are considering.
Use this alongside voice, remote and local control details to match the app to your preferred routines.
Questions
Can I find smart home apps with free plans?
Yes. Free plans are available among the apps in this category, alongside freemium and paid pricing models.
Do any of these apps include trials?
Some listed apps provide a free trial. HomeSeer HS4 specifies a 30-day trial.
Which capabilities should I evaluate?
Review free-plan availability, starting paid prices, voice assistants, device protocols, remote control, automation triggers, mobile platforms and local control.
Which listed app lacks a free plan?
FIBARO Home Center uses a paid pricing model and does not list a free plan.
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