Aqara Home vs Control4
Aqara Home
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| Figure | Aqara Home | Control4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Smart Home Apps | 8.7 (#5) | 7.9 (#14) |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 8.7 (#5) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 8.5 (#7) | 7.5 (#22) |
| Automation | Aqara Home supports automation and scenes; Aqara’s HomeKit Mode documentation says that mode does not support automation or scene settings. | Routines and scenes can automate actions such as adjusting shades and temperature, playing media, and controlling lights on schedules or in response to events. |
| Automations | Automations can use device triggers and conditions under “IF” and actions under “THEN.” | The app's Routines feature lets users create scheduled, personalized automated actions. |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Aqara lists Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, Home Assistant, and Homey among supported ecosystems; compatibility varies by product and some functions may require a hub. | Connect enables voice control integrations with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and HomeKit integration for control through CarPlay, iPhone, or Mac. |
| Local control | Aqara says users who control devices only within their home network do not need an internet connection, and personal data is not transferred to Aqara to enable those smart home functions. | Yes |
| Security | Aqara’s Apple Home page says communications between Apple devices and Aqara devices are end-to-end encrypted when using Apple Home. | Control4 can integrate security panels, cameras, sensors, and locks, and supports remote monitoring, alerts, and remote door control. |
| Support | Aqara's US store lists FAQ, contact, user manuals, installation videos, and lifetime customer support. | Control4 Assist provides manufacturer-backed remote support and system monitoring; Assist Premium adds 24/7/365 support, personalized system education, and biannual check-ins. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
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In their own words
Aqara Home
Aqara Home is an Android and iOS app for adding Aqara devices and viewing or controlling them. It supports remote control, device grouping, schedules, real-time notifications, automations, and scenes. Automations can use device triggers and conditions to determine actions; scenes can gather multiple automations or serve as an automation result. The app also offers device upgrades, sub-device setup, and additional settings for documented HomeKit devices. Aqara lists compatibility with Matter, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Clova, Alice, IFTTT, and Home Connect Plus, although compatibility varies by product. A hub may be required for some ecosystems or functions; Advanced Matter Bridging requires a compatible Aqara hub. After devices are added in Aqara Home, OAuth 2.0 or interface authorization can provide device viewing and control permissions. The app is free. Aqara says communications between Apple devices and Aqara devices are end-to-end encrypted when using Apple Home. Users should check Aqara’s product activation region policy for regional details.