Apple Home
6.5#16 in smart home appsFree planFree planiOSmacOS
VisitApple Home vs eWeLink
What both publish
| Fact | Apple Home | eWeLink |
|---|---|---|
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Apple provides instructions for adding accessories and links to troubleshooting and organization help. | The official contact page lists [email protected] for support and feedback. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
Apple Home plans
- Apple HomeFree
eWeLink plans
- Advanced$9.90 a year
- Prime$19.90 a year
- BasicFree
- Camera Plan$19.99 a year
Pick Apple Home if…
It suits people using Apple devices with compatible smart home accessories who want accessory control, automation, camera viewing, or guest permissions. Mac users can use the app, but accessories cannot be added from a Mac.
Pick eWeLink if…
eWeLink suits people who want to manage smart-home devices from multiple brands, automate scenes, and use voice or local control. Its CUBE option is for users who want a self-hosted Matter bridge.