Software · head to head
Homey vs Control4
Control4
Software
Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings
- From
- $1000/project
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
- They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Control4 covers Integrated Control.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Homey and Control4 actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Homey
- Multi-protocol support
- Advanced flows
- Voice control
- Energy insights
- Timeline
- Zones
- Google Assistant
- Amazon Alexa
Only in Control4
- Integrated Control
- Lighting
- Climate
- Security
- Entertainment
- 1000+ devices
- Voice Control
- Mobile app
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Homey
- Bringing Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices from different brands into one appnot Control4
- Building home automations visually with Flownot Control4
- Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Control4
Control4
- Whole-home automationnot Homey
- Commercial building controlnot Homey
- Custom installationnot Homey
- Luxury smart homenot Homey
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Control4
- Requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
- Limited device compatibility; works best with Control4-certified ecosystems
- Subscription required for remote access and advanced features
- System complexity requires technical knowledge or ongoing dealer support
Pricing, plan by plan
Homey
On request- Homey Pro$399/month
- Local processing
- 1000+ apps
- Advanced flows
- Homey Bridge$69/month
- Cloud processing
- 500+ apps
- Basic flows
Control4
$1000/projectNo published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Homey if
- You need multi-protocol support.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want advanced flows.
Choose Control4 if
- You need integrated control.
- You work on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
- You also want lighting.
Questions people ask
- Is Homey or Control4 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Control4 at $1000/project, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Homey or Control4?
- Homey starts at On request and Control4 at $1000/project.
- Does Homey or Control4 run on more platforms?
- Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
- What is Homey best used for?
- Homey is most often used for bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app, building home automations visually with flow, charting device and sensor history through insights. Of those, bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app and building home automations visually with flow are not what Control4 is typically brought in for.
- What can Homey do that Control4 cannot?
- Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Control4: What devices can Control4 control?
Control4 controls connected home devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, locks, intercoms, and security systems. Compatibility varies by device brand and integration type.
SourceControl4: Does Control4 require a subscription?
Control4 systems work locally without subscription, but the Connect service subscription adds remote access and premium features. Connect pricing varies; as of 2026, base Connect is optional.
SourceControl4: Is professional installation required for Control4?
Yes. Control4 systems are professionally installed and configured by certified Control4 dealers. Installation complexity and cost depend on system scope and home size.
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