Control4 vs Google Home
Control4
control4.comGoogle Home
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| Figure | Control4 | Google Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $10/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 5 |
| Spec score · Smart Home Apps | 7.9 (#14) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 7.9 (#17) | 9.1 (#2) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 7.5 (#22) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Automations | The app's Routines feature lets users create scheduled, personalized automated actions. | The app lets users schedule and customize automations, such as turning on cameras at night or starting a vacuum in the morning. |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Device compatibility | Control4 says its operating system interoperates with more than 25,000 third-party products. | Google says the platform works with Google devices and more than 80,000 Works with Google Home products. |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Intended users | Control4 is designed for residential and business spaces, with systems installed and configured through authorized professional integrators. | Google Home is designed for people managing compatible smart home devices, including cameras, doorbells, speakers, displays, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances. |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | The Google Play listing provides app support by email at [email protected]. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| What it does | Control4 is a unified automation platform for homes and businesses that controls connected lighting, audio, video, climate, intercom, and security devices. | Google Home connects and controls thousands of smart-home devices, monitors the home and automates routines, with Gemini intelligence integrated. |
Plans
Google Home
- Free Google Home appFree
- Google Home Premium Standard$10 a month
- Google Home Premium Standard$10 a month
- Google Home Premium Advanced$20 a month
- Google Home Premium Advanced$20 a month
In their own words
Google Home
Google Home brings compatible smart devices into one app for setup, control, and home automation. The dashboard can pin favorite devices and show camera feeds, alerts, and activity from connected first- and third-party products. Compatibility includes Google and Nest devices, Matter devices, and thousands of partner products carrying the Works with Google Home badge. Automations can come from suggestions, be drafted with Gemini from text, or be built in an editor with starters, conditions, and actions. Gemini for Home supports natural spoken requests, including multiple requests in one go. On the web, users can monitor cameras and doorbells, adjust devices, run automations, and create them with a script editor. The app is available on Android and iOS, and the service has a free plan. A Matter hub is needed to manage Matter devices while away from home. Many features also require the app, Wi-Fi, and internet access; availability can vary by country and language. Premium Standard is $10/month or $100/year, and Premium Advanced is $20/month or $200/year.