Home Assistant Assist

At a glance

• Editor score
  9.2 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  DIY users who want flexible local automation
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  None
• Facts checked
  25 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Control exposed smart-home entities with natural-language commands.
  • Choose local voice processing or optional Home Assistant Cloud speech services.
  • Custom sentences can trigger automations and actions.

• Where it doesn't

  • Requires a Home Assistant setup and configuration.
  • Voice control is limited to entities exposed to Home Assistant.
  • Optional cloud speech services require a separate subscription.

Our verdict on Home Assistant Assist

Home Assistant Assist brings natural-language voice control to homes managed through Home Assistant. It is aimed at DIY users who want to control exposed smart-home entities from the companion app, dedicated voice hardware, or DIY devices. Assist is free, and Home Assistant is open source. That flexibility suits people comfortable configuring their own smart-home system better than those seeking a ready-to-go mainstream hub app.

Voice processing can run locally, or users can opt for Home Assistant Cloud speech-to-text and text-to-speech. Assist can also connect to supported local or cloud large language model conversation agents for more conversational requests. Android wake-word detection can work while the phone is locked. These options give users room to choose how voice input is handled, but require decisions about processing and configuration. Custom sentences can trigger automations and actions, extending voice control beyond simple entity commands.

Assist itself has no charge; Home Assistant Cloud is a separate paid subscription that includes speech services. The published product information points to Nabu Casa for Cloud pricing, so this listing does not assign a price to that option. Documentation and community support are available. Choose Assist if local processing, configurable voice control, and custom automation actions matter more than minimal setup. A user looking for a straightforward hub app with little configuration should consider a less setup-intensive option instead.

Home Assistant Assist pricing

Home Assistant Assist fact sheet

Alternatives to Home Assistant Assist

• Google HomeFree web and mobile control for compatible devices, routines, cameras and energy features.9.3
• AHApple HomeA free Apple-device app for organizing, automating, and remotely controlling HomeKit and Matter accessories.9.1
• AAAmazon AlexaA voice-led way to automate compatible devices and handle everyday tasks across web and mobile.9.0

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