Google Home
8.1#1 in smart home appsFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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HomeSeer HS4
7.8#4 in smart home appsFrom $39.95 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Home | HomeSeer HS4 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Intended users | Google Home is designed for people managing compatible smart home devices, including cameras, doorbells, speakers, displays, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances. | HomeSeer describes HS4 as suitable for DIY hub builders, from hobbyists setting up a first system to experienced developers building complex automation workflows. |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Google Home supports Matter devices, allowing compatible products from different ecosystems to work together through a Matter hub. | Yes |
Google Home plans
- Free Google Home appFree
- Google Home Premium Standard$10 a month
- Google Home Premium Advanced$20 a month
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 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.
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.