eWeLink
8.0#2 in smart home appsFrom $9.90 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisiteWeLink vs HomeSeer HS4
HomeSeer HS4
7.8#4 in smart home appsFrom $39.95 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | eWeLink | HomeSeer HS4 |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Smart scenes can be triggered by time, device state, or NFC tags. | HS4 processes automations locally and continues controlling the home during internet outages or a MyHS web service outage. |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The official site lists Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT, Philips Hue, Home Assistant, Yandex Alice, and Olisto as integrations or supported platforms. | The product page lists free integrations including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Philips Hue, Harmony Hub, Ecobee, Tuya, Wemo, Rachio, LIFX and Chromecast. |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The official contact page lists [email protected] for support and feedback. | HomeSeer offers product documentation, contact support, user forums and developer help for creating plugins. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
eWeLink plans
- Advanced$9.90 a year
- Prime$19.90 a year
- BasicFree
- Camera Plan$19.99 a year
HomeSeer HS4 plans
- MyHS LiteFree
- MyHS Plus$39.95 a year
- MyHS PRO$59.95 a year
- MyHS Business$99.95 a year
- HS4 Smart Home Software$149.95, paid once
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.
Pick HomeSeer HS4 if…
HS4 may suit DIY hub builders, from hobbyists starting a home system to developers creating complex automation workflows. It is intended for people who want local automation and control.