Apple Home
6.5#16 in smart home appsFree planFree planiOSmacOS
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Google Home
8.1#1 in smart home appsFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Apple Home | Google Home |
|---|---|---|
| Automations | Examples include turning on lights at a set time, closing blinds when leaving, and adjusting a fan when the temperature rises. | The app lets users schedule and customize automations, such as turning on cameras at night or starting a vacuum in the morning. |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Yes | Google Home supports Matter devices, allowing compatible products from different ecosystems to work together through a Matter hub. |
Apple Home plans
- Apple HomeFree
Google Home plans
- Free Google Home appFree
- Google Home Premium Standard$10 a month
- Google Home Premium Advanced$20 a month
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 Google Home if…
Google Home suits people managing compatible devices such as cameras, doorbells, speakers, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances. Away-from-home control of Matter devices requires a Matter hub.