HomeSeer HS4
7.8#4 in smart home appsFrom $39.95 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Tuya Smart
7.1#8 in smart home appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPI
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| Fact | HomeSeer HS4 | Tuya Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | HS4 processes automations locally and continues controlling the home during internet outages or a MyHS web service outage. | Tuya describes appliance automation and smart scenes that connect devices and can be switched with one tap. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Intended users | HomeSeer describes HS4 as suitable for DIY hub builders, from hobbyists setting up a first system to experienced developers building complex automation workflows. | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | HS4 is smart home automation software for building a Windows or Linux controller to remotely and automatically control home devices. | Smart Life is a mobile app for connecting and controlling smart devices across brands and categories as a smart home control hub. |
| Support | HomeSeer offers product documentation, contact support, user forums and developer help for creating plugins. | Tuya's all-in-one app page says its R&D team provides regular maintenance and updates and 24/7 technical support. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
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
Tuya Smart plans
- Smart Life appFree
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.
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.