Is Homey or Tempo better?

Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Tempo at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Homey or Tempo?

Homey starts at On request and Tempo at $39/month.

Does Homey or Tempo run on more platforms?

Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Tempo runs on iOS, Tempo hardware (Move and Studio).

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 Tempo is typically brought in for.

What can Homey do that Tempo cannot?

Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Tempo covers 3D motion tracking, Real-time form correction, Rep counting, Weight recommendations.

IoT & Smart Home · head to head

Homey vs Tempo

Homey

IoT & Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

Tempo

IoT & Smart Home

AI-powered home gym with real-time feedback

From: $39/month
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; Tempo heart rate monitor requires direct line of sight to connect and frequently loses connection during workouts
They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Tempo covers 3D motion tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Tempo actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Tempo differ
Attribute	Homey	Tempo
Starting price	On request	$39/month
Pricing model	subscription	Unknown
Platforms	IOS, Android, Web	iOS, Tempo hardware (Move and Studio)
Category	IoT & Smart Home	Unknown
Founded	2014	2015

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Tempo

3D motion tracking
Real-time form correction
Rep counting
Weight recommendations
Personalized programs
Apple Health
Apple Watch
Ios 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 Tempo
Building home automations visually with Flownot Tempo
Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Tempo

Tempo

Workout trackingnot Homey
Nutrition managementnot Homey
Health monitoringnot Homey
Fitness coachingnot Homey
Wellness improvementnot 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

Tempo

Heart rate monitor requires direct line of sight to connect and frequently loses connection during workouts
Form feedback can be inconsistent and often misses nuance in exercise execution
Weight guidance recommendations are frequently inaccurate
Loud cooling fan sounds like a server or gaming PC, creating noise disturbance during workouts
High cost of entry plus ongoing $39/month subscription with penalties for returns

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

Tempo

$39/month

Tempo Fit Membership$39/month
- 2,000+ guided workouts
- AI-powered form feedback
- Personalized training plans
Tempo Move Hardware$395/one-time
- AI-powered 3D body tracking camera
- Docks iPhone XS or newer
- Smart weights tracking
Tempo Studio Hardware$2495/one-time
- Wall-mounted smart display
- Complete home gym setup with barbell and weights
- Advanced 3D body tracking

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 Tempo if

You need 3d motion tracking.
You work on iOS, Tempo hardware (Move and Studio).
You also want real-time form correction.

Tempo review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or Tempo better?: Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Tempo at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or Tempo?: Homey starts at On request and Tempo at $39/month.
Does Homey or Tempo run on more platforms?: Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Tempo runs on iOS, Tempo hardware (Move and Studio).
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 Tempo is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that Tempo cannot?: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Tempo covers 3D motion tracking, Real-time form correction, Rep counting, Weight recommendations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tempo: What is Tempo and what hardware does it require?

Tempo is an AI-powered home gym available in two versions: Tempo Move ($395) which docks an iPhone XS or newer and uses the phone's camera for tracking, and Tempo Studio ($2,495+) which is a wall-mounted display. Both require a $39/month subscription for access to workouts and coaching.

Source

Tempo: How does Tempo track form and provide feedback?

Tempo uses 3D depth-sensing technology and AI to track over 70 body points per second, analyzing your movement during exercises. It provides real-time form feedback on your screen to help you correct squat depth, deadlift mechanics, and pressing form instantly.

Source

Tempo: Does Tempo work with Apple Watch and Apple Health?

Yes, Tempo integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch to pull sleep, activity, and heart rate data that powers personalized training adaptations. Your workout metrics including duration, calories burned, and heart rate are automatically synced to Apple Health.

Source

Tempo: What is the space requirement for Tempo?

Tempo requires a 3-foot-by-3-foot space for the unit itself, plus 6 feet of clear floor space in front for working out, totaling approximately a 6-foot-by-6-foot dedicated workout area.

Source

Tempo: How many workouts and classes does Tempo offer?

Tempo provides access to 2,000+ guided workouts ranging from strength training to cardio and recovery, with a mix of live and on-demand classes included in the $39/month subscription.

Source

Homey vs Tempo

Homey

Tempo

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Homey

Only in Tempo

What people use each for

Homey

Tempo

Where each one falls short

Homey

Tempo

Pricing, plan by plan

Homey

Tempo

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

Choose Tempo if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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