HomeSeer HS4 vs URC Total Control
HomeSeer HS4
homeseer.comURC Total Control
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| Figure | HomeSeer HS4 | URC Total Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 8.8 (#4) | 7.5 (#24) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 8.9 (#5) | 7.6 (#21) |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | HS4 is smart home automation software for building a Windows or Linux controller to remotely and automatically control home devices. | Total Control is a premium automation and control solution for residential and commercial installations. |
| Support | HomeSeer offers product documentation, contact support, user forums and developer help for creating plugins. | URC lists weekday technical support hours of 9:00am–6:00pm EST and provides a toll-free U.S. support number. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
HomeSeer HS4
- HS4 Smart Home Software$149.95 a month
- MyHS LiteFree
- MyHS Plus$39.95 a year
- MyHS PRO$59.95 a year
- MyHS Business$99.95 a year
- HS4 Smart Home Software$149.95, paid once
URC Total Control
- Total Control Essentials Packages (Silver, Gold, Platinum)$1,000, paid once
In their own words
HomeSeer HS4
HomeSeer HS4 is smart home automation software for building a Windows or Linux controller that manages devices remotely and runs automations locally. HomeSeer says local processing lets home control continue through internet or MyHS web service outages, and that sensitive information is stored at home rather than in the cloud. HS4 supports Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave. Its product page lists free integrations such as Philips Hue, Harmony Hub, Ecobee, Tuya, Wemo, Rachio, LIFX, and Chromecast. The responsive web interface includes live camera viewing, camera recording, automatic local backup, and device categories; alerts can be spoken or sent by customizable email and text. The software is downloadable for Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi, though HomeSeer says only Ubuntu Linux and Raspberry Pi have been tested. The software license is listed at $149.95 a month. MyHS Lite is free for one system and one user with remote access; Alexa, Google smart speaker, and IFTTT support require a MyHS subscription. HomeSeer offers a 30-day trial and a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee.
URC Total Control
URC Total Control has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.