Is Homey or Sonos better?

Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Sonos at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Homey or Sonos?

Homey starts at On request and Sonos at $179/one-time.

Does Homey or Sonos run on more platforms?

Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Sonos runs on Web, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth.

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 Sonos is typically brought in for.

What can Homey do that Sonos cannot?

Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Sonos covers Multi-Room Audio, Trueplay Tuning, Voice Control, Streaming Services. Both handle Google Assistant, IOS support, Android support.

Smart Home · head to head

Homey vs Sonos

Homey

Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

Sonos

Smart Home

Premium multi-room audio system

From: $179/one-time
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; Sonos s2 app has not received significant updates beyond bug fixes since launch, making it difficult to search within music services
They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Sonos covers Multi-Room Audio.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Sonos actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Sonos differ
Attribute	Homey	Sonos
Starting price	On request	$179/one-time
Pricing model	subscription	Unknown
Platforms	IOS, Android, Web	Web, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth
Founded	2014	2002

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

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 Sonos

Multi-Room Audio
Trueplay Tuning
Voice Control
Streaming Services
Alexa
AirPlay 2
100+ streaming services
MacOS support

Both cover

Google Assistant
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 Sonos
Building home automations visually with Flownot Sonos
Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Sonos

Sonos

Multi-room audionot Homey
Home theaternot Homey
Music streamingnot Homey
Whole-home audionot 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

Sonos

S2 app has not received significant updates beyond bug fixes since launch, making it difficult to search within music services
Stereo pairing and bonding speakers into zones has technical limits on the number of devices
Only receives stereo audio from AirPlay 2, not supporting Dolby Atmos for spatial audio

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

Sonos

$179/one-time

Roam 2 Speaker$179/one-time
Era 100 SL Speaker$189/one-time
Sonos Play Speaker$299/one-time
Move 2 Speaker$489.99/one-time

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 Sonos if

You need multi-room audio.
You work on Web, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth.
You also want trueplay tuning.

Sonos review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or Sonos better?: Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Sonos at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or Sonos?: Homey starts at On request and Sonos at $179/one-time.
Does Homey or Sonos run on more platforms?: Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Sonos runs on Web, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth.
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 Sonos is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that Sonos cannot?: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Sonos covers Multi-Room Audio, Trueplay Tuning, Voice Control, Streaming Services. Both handle Google Assistant, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Homey: Is there a monthly subscription for Homey Pro or just a one-time payment?

Homey Pro costs 449 euros as a one-time purchase with no recurring monthly fees. The only optional recurring cost is 10 euros per year for cloud backups.

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Sonos: Does Sonos support offline listening?

Sonos requires WiFi connectivity for setup, streaming services, and multi-room playback. Local playback via Bluetooth is available on some models like Roam 2 and Move 2, but streamed content cannot be played without internet.

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Homey: What are the limits for Homey Cloud's free tier?

The free tier of Homey Cloud supports up to 5 connected devices. To add more devices, you need to upgrade to the paid subscription at 2.99 euros per month.

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Sonos: What are the starting prices for new Sonos speakers in 2026?

The new Sonos Play costs $299 with 24-hour battery and portability, while the Era 100 SL costs $189 without microphone for basic streaming. Existing models range from Roam 2 at $179 to Move 2 at $489.99.

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Homey: What's the cost difference between Homey Cloud and Homey Pro over a year?

Homey Cloud costs 35.88 euros per year (2.99 euros per month). Homey Pro costs 449 euros upfront with no monthly fees, but includes all features and is a one-time purchase.

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Sonos: Can I use Sonos with voice assistants?

Sonos speakers support Alexa for voice control and can play Spotify, Apple Music, and other services via voice. Latest models have Alexa built-in, while older models can use the Sonos Alexa skill.

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Homey: How long will Homey Pro receive software updates?

Homey Pro will receive software updates until at least June 2031, ensuring continued improvements and security patches.

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Sonos: What music services does Sonos support?

Sonos works with Spotify (with Spotify Connect), Apple Music, and over 100 streaming services through the Sonos app, with direct voice control for popular services.

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Homey vs Sonos

Homey

Sonos

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Homey

Only in Sonos

Both cover

What people use each for

Homey

Sonos

Where each one falls short

Homey

Sonos

Pricing, plan by plan

Homey

Sonos

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

Choose Sonos if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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