Google Home
8.1#1 in smart home appsFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Tuya Smart
7.1#8 in smart home appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPI
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| Fact | Google Home | Tuya Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | Google Home is designed for people managing compatible smart home devices, including cameras, doorbells, speakers, displays, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances. | Tuya describes the free all-in-one app as suitable for customers who need a basic smart home app or have not completed branded app development. |
| 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
Tuya Smart plans
- Smart Life appFree
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 Tuya Smart if…
Tuya Smart suits people who want a free mobile hub for controlling devices from multiple brands, as well as partners building smart home solutions. Its device sharing and family permissions may suit households managing shared equipment.