Google Home
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Visit| Fact | Google Home | Xiaomi Home |
|---|---|---|
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Device compatibility | Google says the platform works with Google devices and more than 80,000 Works with Google Home products. | Supported devices and app availability can vary by region. |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Google Home supports Matter devices, allowing compatible products from different ecosystems to work together through a Matter hub. | Yes |
| Mobile platforms | The Google Home app is available for Android and iOS devices. | The app is compatible with Android and iOS phones, tablets, and Xiaomi TVs. |
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.
Xiaomi Home suits people managing compatible Xiaomi or other supported smart devices from a mobile device. It is also relevant to households that want device sharing or automated scenes, subject to regional compatibility.