Today there are dozens of smart home platforms: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and many more. So why choose Home Assistant? Here are the 5 main reasons that make it stand out.
Local control — no internet needed
Home Assistant runs entirely locally in your home. If the internet goes down, your devices keep working normally. Lights turn on, the boiler runs, automations execute — with no dependency on third-party cloud servers.
Zero subscriptions — free forever
The software is 100% free and open source. There is no monthly fee, no "premium plan" for basic features. You only pay for the hardware — and after that you're free.
3,000+ integrations — any device
Shelly, SONOFF, Zigbee, Modbus, DS18B20, Philips Hue, IKEA TRÅDFRI, Nest, Daikin, Mitsubishi — almost every smart device on the market is supported. No need to buy devices from only one brand.
Complete privacy
Your data never leaves your home. No company knows when you're home, which lights you turn on or how warm you keep your living room. What happens at home, stays at home.
Active community & continuous improvements
Home Assistant has one of the largest communities of any open-source software worldwide. New integrations and improvements are released every month. Your system gets better with every update — at no extra cost.
At Smart Home Hellas we exclusively use Home Assistant in every installation. We know its capabilities inside out and can help you get started the right way.
Video guide: Watch the full guide on our YouTube channel.
Watch on YouTube →How do you get started?
The biggest obstacle for new users is usually the installation. At Smart Home Hellas we provide pre-configured thin clients with Home Assistant ready to go — just plug in the network cable and you're up and running.
For those who want to learn more deeply, our guide «What is Home Assistant» covers everything from the beginning.