Best Smart Home Apps 2026

Homey suits people managing compatible smart-home devices and creating automations.

It suits households using compatible Bosch and partner devices that want app, voice, Matter, and automation control with local data storage.

openHAB suits people who want to automate a home from their own hardware and connect devices across different technologies.

Jeedom suits individuals and professionals wanting open-source, locally managed home automation.

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…

It suits Aqara device owners who want to control devices, create automations and manage scenes from Android or iOS.

The Smart Life app suits people who want a free mobile hub for controlling smart devices across brands and categories.

It suits people managing compatible Xiaomi and other intelligent devices from Android or iOS, including those who want scenes and shared access.

It suits people with Apple devices who want to manage compatible smart home accessories, cameras, and automations in one app.

Hubitat Elevation suits people who want locally run home automations and local device data storage, including when internet access is disrupted.