Home Automation reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 161 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Home Automation brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/homeautomation, r/HomeImprovement, r/smarthome, r/WestPalmBeach, r/japanlife. Top-rated brands include Home Assistant (4.8/5), Sony (4.2/5), Homeseer (5.0/5).
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Reviews161
Subreddits9
Posts36
Brands74
Products47
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#1
Home Assistant
4.8
(29)
"You can do it all on your own with a piece of software called Home Assistant."
"If you are a tech person, definitely take a look at HomeAssistant!"
"Homeassistant is the goat. Been running mine for 5+ years. The entry bar keeps getting lowered."
"+1 for Home Assistant. I've been using it for almost 3 years."
"Home Assistant was my choice, been using it for probably 5 years now, it’s become much easier to navigate and install in recent years."
"If you are a tech person, definitely take a look at HomeAssistant!"
"Home Assistant is the way to go here."
"Just use home assistant it is the best"
"IMO Home Assistant is by far the most professional solution."
"Home Assistant."
#2
Sony
4.2
(9)
"With the bravia integration installed, i can send the following signal commands."
"Definitely Sony. Pretty sure any Bravia model supports both IP and serial control. No WoL required, and their API is solid."
"Any TV that uses Google TV; Sony, Hisense, TCL. LG WebOS is pretty compatible with Home Assistant too."
"Sony B3 is their entry TV if I remember correctly. It would be worth it to get the B7 or B8 if possible."
"Sony Bravia integration for Home Assistant and it does support opening any app and great other features."
"I use a Sony Android TV with Loxone. The controls I have programmed in work well."
"So something like this should be good? Sony Bravia 3 75" 4K UHD HDR LED Smart Google TV (K75S30B) - 2024"
"Sony TV's run off Android with Google services, so if it's possible with Android, you can probably do it with the TV."
"Sony"
#3
Homeseer
5.0
(7)
"I’ve been on Homeseer for years. It’s solid, been around for >20 years, reliable and scalable."
"I have the ZNet hub for Z-Wave connectivity, plus Hue hub for those styling colored lights and a Lutron hub for controlling those slick Caseta switches."
"A homeseer zee is a good choice because it's much more powerful than any non-homeseer controller you can buy."
"The homeseer zee is actually more powerful than every other pre-built controller on the market."
"I went with Homeseer because it was very expandable and had plugins for almost everything."
"I personally vote homeseer. Rock solid, apps for every platform, event setup is a simple set of if/then/else drop down menus."
"+1 Homeseer"
#4
Homey
4.3
(7)
"Homey is one of those things you don’t realize you need until you’ve got it."
"I’ve been using Homey for a couple of months now, and it’s been running like a dream."
"If versatility is key and you’re willing to spend a bit more, Homey Pro offers a middle ground."
"I am using Homey to connect (almost) all my remote items."
"Yeah take a look at homey. It doesn’t get enough attention on this subreddit."
"I’d recommend Homey."
"[Homey](https://homey.app/) maybe?"
#5
Hubitat
4.3
(7)
"Get a Hubitat hub which will control zwave, zigbee and matter devices."
"Hubitat offers a lot of flexibility and could do everything you described."
"For local control and deeper customisation but with easier setup than Home Assistant, Hubitat is worth a second look."
"I was really not impressed comparing it to Hubitat. I would recommend you at least check out Hubitat."
"If you like DIY stuff and don't mind research and programming, Hubitat is awesome."
"I just switched from SmartThings to Hubitat. The learning curve is pretty steep but there is a great user community."
"Hubitat or Homeseer"
#6
Lutron
4.5
(6)
"The integrations of Lutron Lighting and Control4 just do so much for the end user that'd I'd heavily recommend it."
"If money is not tight, go with lutron for all your switches, 100% reliable and accurate."
"I would suggest Lutron Caseta switches/dimmers/plugs with the lutron hub: you can control them with homekit."
"I have a Lutron system that controls my lighting, ceiling fans and one blind."
"Lutron Ra3"
"I agree with a lot the u/recplayb said, in particular using smart dimmers and switches instead of bulbs."
#7
DAKboard
4.2
(6)
"I put one together for my brother using a Raspberry pi."
"This is Dakboard run in a raspberry pi. Easy to use and setup."
"I think you can accomplish this with a google calendar and www.dakboard.com."
"Try Dakboard. It supports automation full screen calendars, to-do lists and other integrations."
"That photo is DAKboard, and it should be able to accomplish most of what you’re looking for."
"I would start with researching DAKboard."
#8
Amazon
4.3
(4)
"Recommend at least one Alexa device with built-in zigbee hub."
"Fastest easiest simple way is to buy everything from Amazon make sure it can connect to an Alexa."
"The Amazon basic smart switches seem to be well reviewed and priced."
"The Amazon basic smart switches seem to be well reviewed and priced."
#9
Lutron Caseta
4.7
(3)
"Lutron caseta connected to Alexa. Voice control is it, plus basic obvious programming."
"If you want something that isn't frustrating that just works, swapping out her light switches with lutron caseta switches."
"Have heard great things about Lutron Caseta but no first hand knowledge."
#10
Aqara
4.7
(3)
"They work fantastically well, and I drive everything with HomeKit."
"I have aqara motion sensors and door sensors. They work great. Long battery life, very small devices, and zigbee is a great protocol for this."
"I use the Aqara buttons and window sensors. They are great."
#11
Eufy
4.3
(3)
"I have my Eufy video doorbell with a routine setup in amazon alexa."
"I have eufy cameras and have been happy with them."
"I really like them. Easy to set up and no monthly fees."
#12
Control4
3.7
(3)
"Control4 or Crestron if you want to pay someone else to assemble a premium experience, Home Assistant if you want to DIY."
"The best are: Control4, Creston, Savant."
"Control4 is simple and easy but expensive because only a contractor can set it up."
#13
Roku
3.3
(3)
"Roku is trivially easy."
"Roku TV’s."
"Except, Roku. Their new TV’s/OS force feed you advertising. No thanks."
#14
Philips Hue
4.5
(2)
"For lights, Phillip Hues takes the cake. They work with Alexa, the RGB ones are fantastic."
"You should look out for devices that work with Matter, the new communication protocol for smart devices."
#15
SmartThings
4.0
(2)
"If you want simplicity and reliability, SmartThings is a solid option."
"SmartThings has a 'Smart Care: Daily Routine' SmartApp."
#16
Loxone
4.0
(2)
"The system seems really easy to understand."
"It's a bit spendy, but it's an actual mature commercial product that 'someone else' could support later."
#17
4.0
(2)
"Google Home (or Hub, Mini or Max)"
"I recommend getting Google Home Mini for speakers plus a central bass such as a soundbar with Chromecast Audio, you can sync everything and installation is super easy."
#18
LG
4.0
(2)
"I've had good luck with LG TV's. You have to go through and disable all of their AI/advertising crap but the integration works well."
"I control my LG TV running WebOS with Home Assistant. I can control Power On/Off, Volume, Input Source, and Playback."
#19
Apple
4.0
(2)
"If you want DIY, plenty of HomeKit accessories for Apple that work really well."
"I also now just use HomePods to remind me on the hour all I have to do"
#20
Reolink
4.0
(2)
"It's a good middle ground for lots of people."
"I like it. I get alerts for movement or a doorbell ring within a couple seconds."
#21
Alexa
4.0
(2)
"A very simple, well-documented way to get started in home automation."
"Put alexas around the house and get the annual fee for alexa guard emergency services."
#22
Kasa
4.0
(2)
"I’d use Kasa/TPLink switches."
"I’ve used Kasa and was satisfied with their automation capabilities via the app."
#23
SwitchBot
4.0
(2)
"Might I suggest SwitchBot... They do a range of smart home stuff."
"I won a switchbot hub 2 a couple of months ago."
#24
Ubiquiti
5.0
(1)
"Since you already went with Ubiquiti, use their APs."
#25
Google Home
5.0
(1)
"For my dad we put in a google home system and linked it with light switches, a smart door lock and garage door controller, and thermostat."
#26
Smart Shower
5.0
(1)
"Get a smart shower. Gives much better control of the temperature."
#27
Lutron Smart Dimmers and Switches
5.0
(1)
"By smart dimmers and switches do you mean installing something like Lutron around the house?"
#28
Point Central
5.0
(1)
"We use Point Central (VRM orientated alarm.com based software) for a single unit."
#29
Cat 6
5.0
(1)
"You should run cat 6 wiring to internet jacks in each room."
#30
MagicMirror
5.0
(1)
"Have you looked at the MagicMirror project?"
#31
SwitchBot Hub
5.0
(1)
"Get a switchbot. A brief rundown of what I've currently got going on: - switchbot hub."
#32
Smart Home Devices
5.0
(1)
"I have smart thermostat, lighting, door lock, temp and moisture sensors."
#33
Heath Display
5.0
(1)
"This will do exactly what you’re looking for."
#34
Schlage
5.0
(1)
"I have the Schlage lock at a rental and the august lock at a different rental and at home."
#35
Yale
5.0
(1)
"Yale and August locks both support generating codes for guests."
#36
Smartwings
5.0
(1)
"Smartwings blinds are great and their compatible with Matter over Thread."
#37
Flair
5.0
(1)
"I installed the Flair vents in the downstairs ducts to close off the AC when it kicks on so that we have a cool upstairs and not a freezing downstairs."
#38
Homey Pro
5.0
(1)
"Homey Pro sounds exactly like what you’re looking for. Very advanced but great UX & UI."
#39
Beaglebone
4.0
(1)
"I would go for the Beaglebone Black instead of RPi, personally"
#40
Raspberry Pi
4.0
(1)
"The photo you posted looks like magic mirror, which I’ve previously used to build a smart mirror with a dedicated raspberri pi."
#41
Z-Wave Relay
4.0
(1)
"I just have my dumb door controlled with a simple z-wave relay."
#42
Smart Thermostat
4.0
(1)
"I find smart thermostats are very useful."
#43
External Camera
4.0
(1)
"External Cameras - I mean duh."
#44
Smart Lock
4.0
(1)
"Locks - Reset codes after guests leave remotely."
#45
RTSP Video Doorbell
4.0
(1)
"For short-term rental access, we use an RTSP video doorbell at the front door."
#46
Pillsy
4.0
(1)
"There are smart pill bottles."
#47
Google Home Hub
4.0
(1)
"Google home hub to initiate calls, google home hub max allows for users to remotely turn on the camera"
#48
Aqara Temperature Sensors
4.0
(1)
"I got several more Aqara temp sensors today."
#49
Apple Shortcuts
4.0
(1)
"Also if your kids have iPhones apple shortcuts app can do some great stuff too"
#50
Our Home
4.0
(1)
"Using a free phone app (ios and android) called Our Home"
#51
Ring
4.0
(1)
"One thing I didn’t mention is our security system is going to be a ring system."
#52
Invisible Computers
4.0
(1)
"I am making this e-paper calendar that syncs with your digital calendars."
#53
EISY
4.0
(1)
"An EISY for control and Insteon for switches, keypads, sensors etc."
#54
Kinkonyiot
4.0
(1)
"If you familier with home assistant and esphome you can check out kinkonyiot."
#55
Smart Ceiling Fan
4.0
(1)
"I'd say a smart ceiling fan on a smart switch."
#56
Logitech Harmony Hub
4.0
(1)
"The Logitec Harmony Hub can control multiple devices."
#57
Water Shutoff Valve
4.0
(1)
"You may wish to have a water shutoff valve for the main supply."
#58
Amazon Echo Show
4.0
(1)
"May want to see if you can add in apps, etc., that meet your needs."
#59
Modern Forms
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Modern Forms smart fan and it's been great."
#60
Ecobee
4.0
(1)
"Smart switches are a good start."
#61
ESP
4.0
(1)
"I recently bought an esp relay board from AliExpress."
#62
Ezlo
4.0
(1)
"I personally like the Ezlo hub for simplicity."
#63
Bond
4.0
(1)
"I use a Bond bridge to control my sunsetter awning."
#64
Eve
4.0
(1)
"I have a bunch of Eve and Ubiquiti networking/camera stuff and they are solid."
#65
Smart Shades
4.0
(1)
"I think you should reconsider the smart shades."
#66
Z-Wave
4.0
(1)
"My recommendation is to use a wireless protocol such as zwave or zigbee."
#67
HomeKit
4.0
(1)
"I love having everything on Homekit."
#68
Shelly
4.0
(1)
"I have a shelly or smart bulbs, works with the google hub."
#69
Apple HomeKit
4.0
(1)
"I’m pretty happy with my Apple HomeKit system."
#70
Insteon
4.0
(1)
"Insteon has many easy answers and can be as complicated / sophisticated as you want to make it."
#71
Allesin
4.0
(1)
"I have used Allesin smart blinds for some time, so good so far, the cost is very reasonable."
#72
BuildTrack
4.0
(1)
"For your lighting and smart switches, you might want to check out BuildTrack as an option."
#73
HP
3.0
(1)
"It’s an Android powered touchscreen 21” tablet."
#74
Nature Remo
2.0
(1)
"I bought a nature Remo a few years ago. I don't use it anymore."
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