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Homey vs Google Home

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Homey

Software

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Home logo

Google Home

Software

Google's smart home platform with Google Assistant

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Home has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; Google Home web version (home.google.com) has limited controls compared to the mobile app
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Google Home covers Voice Control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Google Home actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Google Home differ
AttributeHomeyGoogle Home
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebiOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS
Founded20142016

Identical on both: 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
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Apple HomeKit

Only in Google Home

  • Voice Control
  • Routines
  • Multi-Room Audio
  • 10,000+ devices
  • Nest products
  • Chromecast
  • Third-party apps
  • Smart Displays support

Both cover

  • Google Assistant
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

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 Google Home
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Google Home
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Google Home

Google Home

  • Controlling and automating smart home devicesnot Homey
  • Viewing Nest camera feedsnot Homey
  • Creating automation routinesnot Homey
  • Managing household device settingsnot Homey
  • Voice control via Google Assistantnot 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

Google Home

  • Web version (home.google.com) has limited controls compared to the mobile app
  • Battery-camera live streams on the web app auto-stop after 5 minutes
  • Requires compatible Google/Nest or third-party smart-home hardware - it is a control app, not a standalone product

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

Google Home

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Home review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

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

Choose Google Home if

  • You need voice control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS.
  • You also want routines.
Google Home review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or Google Home better?
Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Google Home at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or Google Home?
Google Home has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Homey and Free for Google Home.
Does Homey or Google Home run on more platforms?
Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Google Home runs on iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS.
Can I use Google Home for free?
Yes. Google Home has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Homey starts at On request.
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 Google Home is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that Google Home cannot?
Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Google Home covers Voice Control, Routines, Multi-Room Audio, 10,000+ devices. Both handle Google Assistant, IOS support, Android support, Web support.
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