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Govee vs Homey

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Govee

Software

Colorful smart home and lighting solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Homey logo

Homey

Software

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Govee products are sold individually at hardware prices, e.g. the Uplighter Floor Lamp lists at 179.99 USD and the TV Backlight 3 Lite at 69.99 USD, rather than bundled into a subscription; Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Govee covers RGBIC technology, Homey covers Multi-protocol support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Govee and Homey actually diverge.

Attributes where Govee and Homey differ
AttributeGoveeHomey
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web
Founded20172014

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Govee

  • RGBIC technology
  • Music sync
  • DreamView
  • DIY scenes
  • Timer

Only in Homey

  • Multi-protocol support
  • Advanced flows
  • Energy insights
  • Timeline
  • Zones
  • 1000+ apps
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Voice control
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant
  • Apple HomeKit
  • IFTTT
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Govee

  • Gaming setupnot Homey
  • TV ambient lightingnot Homey
  • Room decornot Homey
  • Outdoor lightingnot Homey

Homey

  • Bringing Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices from different brands into one appnot Govee
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Govee
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Govee

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Govee

  • Products are sold individually at hardware prices, e.g. the Uplighter Floor Lamp lists at 179.99 USD and the TV Backlight 3 Lite at 69.99 USD, rather than bundled into a subscription

Homey

  • Homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • Unlimited devices require the Homey Premium subscription at $2.99 per month
  • Advanced Flow, Insights, and Logic and Variables are locked behind Homey Premium
  • The free month of Premium is only offered to new subscribers signing up through iOS or Android

Pricing, plan by plan

Govee

On request
  • LED Strip Lights$20/month
    • Music sync
    • App control
    • Voice control
  • TV Backlights$70/month
    • Camera-based sync
    • RGBIC
    • Scene modes
  • Outdoor Lights$100/month
    • Weather resistant
    • RGBIC
    • Smart control

Homey

On request
  • Homey Pro$399/month
    • Local processing
    • 1000+ apps
    • Advanced flows
  • Homey Bridge$69/month
    • Cloud processing
    • 500+ apps
    • Basic flows

Which should you pick?

Choose Govee if

  • You need rgbic technology.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want music sync.
Govee review

Choose Homey if

  • You need multi-protocol support.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want advanced flows.
Homey review

Questions people ask

Is Govee or Homey better?
Neither clearly leads. Govee starts at On request and Homey at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Govee or Homey?
Govee starts at On request and Homey at On request.
Does Govee or Homey run on more platforms?
Govee runs on IOS, Android. Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web.
What is Govee best used for?
Govee is most often used for gaming setup, tv ambient lighting, room decor, outdoor lighting. Of those, gaming setup and tv ambient lighting are not what Homey is typically brought in for.
What can Govee do that Homey cannot?
Govee covers RGBIC technology, Music sync, DreamView, DIY scenes. Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Energy insights, Timeline. Both handle Voice control, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit.
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