Bosch Smart Home vs Control4
Bosch Smart Home
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| Figure | Bosch Smart Home | Control4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.17/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 0 |
| Spec score · Smart Home Apps | 8.5 (#8) | 7.9 (#14) |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 8.4 (#8) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 8.1 (#14) | 7.5 (#22) |
| Automation | The system can be controlled through voice assistants, automations, scenarios, preconfigured services and the app remotely. | Routines and scenes can automate actions such as adjusting shades and temperature, playing media, and controlling lights on schedules or in response to events. |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, BMW, Philips Hue, Osram LEDVANCE Smart+ and Home Connect. | Connect enables voice control integrations with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and HomeKit integration for control through CarPlay, iPhone, or Mac. |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Bosch provides product help, application help, compatibility help, downloads, system requirements, software-update information and a contact form with initial AI-based assessment. | 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
Bosch Smart Home
Bosch Smart Home connects compatible home devices through the Smart Home Controller II and Bosch Smart Home app. The controller links Bosch and partner devices and is required for the system; Bosch states that exactly one controller is needed. Users can control devices remotely through the app, voice assistants, automations, scenarios, and preconfigured services. Listed integrations include Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, BMW, Philips Hue, Osram LEDVANCE Smart+, and Home Connect. Home Connect supports Bosch, Siemens, and Gaggenau washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, and coffee machines. The controller supports local control, Matter, Zigbee, camera integration, and energy monitoring. Bosch says personal data is stored locally on the controller rather than external servers, while remote-access data is encrypted in transit to a phone or tablet. The app requires Android 8.0 or later or iOS 15.5 or later; beta operating systems are unsupported. A free plan is available, with Home+ priced at €4.99 a month and no free trial.