Aqara Home vs Homey
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| Figure | Aqara Home | Homey |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Smart Home Apps | 8.7 (#5) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 8.7 (#5) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 8.5 (#7) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Homey Pro is described as local, with everything running locally. |
| Matter support | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy policy | Aqara’s app privacy policy says it covers personal data handling for Aqara Home and was updated and took effect on March 20, 2026. | Homey says it does not sell data or serve ads, and that users own their data. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Homey
- Homey Cloud FreeFree
- Homey Cloud Premium$2.99 a month
- Homey Pro$449, paid once
- Homey Pro mini$249, paid once
- Homey Bridge$69, paid once
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.
Homey
Homey is a smart-home platform for controlling connected devices and building automations. It supports local control, Matter, Zigbee and Z-Wave, along with camera integration, energy monitoring and voice assistants including Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Siri Shortcuts. Flow and Advanced Flow cover simple and more complex automations, while the Homey App Store offers apps for brands and services such as Spotify, Slack, Twitter and Discord. Homey says it works with over 70,000 devices from more than 2,000 brands. Its free Homey Cloud plan covers up to five devices; Homey Cloud Premium costs $2.99 per month after that allowance. Homey Pro is a $449.00 USD one-time purchase, and Homey Pro mini is $249.00 USD once. Homey Bridge, an extension for Homey Cloud, is sold separately for $69.00 USD once. Homey is available on Android, iOS and web, as well as through tablets, desktop web, Apple Watch and widgets. Family and friends can receive different access roles, and flows can provide temporary guest access. Homey says it does not sell data or serve ads.