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Homey vs Govee

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Homey

Software

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Govee

Software

Colorful smart home and lighting solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Govee covers RGBIC technology.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Govee actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Govee differ
AttributeHomeyGovee
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android
Founded20142017

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 Homey

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

Only in Govee

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

Both cover

  • Voice control
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Apple HomeKit
  • IFTTT
  • IOS support
  • Android 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 Govee
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Govee
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Govee

Govee

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

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

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

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

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 Govee if

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

Questions people ask

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