Homey review
Flexible cloud and hub options pair smart-home control with advanced automations.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Homey brings smart-home device control, organization, monitoring, and automation into mobile and web apps. Its cloud option works without a hub, while Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini are hubs for users who want local automation. The platform is aimed at people who want to connect compatible devices across protocols and brand apps, organize them into zones or groups, and build routines with Flow or Advanced Flow. Energy monitoring and dashboards add visibility alongside everyday control.
The cloud plans offer a lower-cost way to start: Homey Cloud Free supports up to 5 devices without a hub, and Homey Cloud Premium costs $2.99 per month for cloud smart-home control, automation, and monitoring. For users who prefer local processing, Homey Pro is a $449 one-time purchase and Homey Pro mini is $249 one time. Both are smart-home hubs, and the platform supports Matter on Pro, Pro mini, and Self-Hosted Server. The choice is therefore not only between free and paid service; it also depends on whether cloud access or local hub processing suits the home.
Homey’s breadth includes integrations such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts, and Netatmo, plus voice control and Flow triggering through Alexa, Google Home, and Siri Shortcuts. Compatible devices connect through brand apps, and the platform includes energy usage and production monitoring, Insights, and dashboards. It also has a self-hosted server option for people who want to run Homey on their own hardware. Homey fits households that value automation flexibility and a choice of cloud, hub, or self-hosted deployment. Those seeking only hub-free cloud control can begin with Free, while buyers who do not want a one-time hardware purchase may prefer to stay with cloud service.
Questions about Homey
Does Homey have a free plan? Yes: the Homey Cloud Free plan is free; paid plans start at $2.99/mo (Homey Cloud Premium).
How much does Homey cost? Homey lists 3 paid plans; the lowest is Homey Cloud Premium at $2.99/mo.
What does Homey run on? Web, iOS and Android. It runs in the cloud, self-hosted and as a mobile app.
What does Homey integrate with? 4 integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts and Netatmo.
Who is Homey built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
Homey pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Homey Cloud Free works without a hub for up to 5 devices.
- Flow and Advanced Flow support flexible device automations.
- Pro hubs run automations locally and support Matter.
- Where it doesn't
- Cloud Premium costs $2.99 per month after the free allowance.
- Homey Pro and Pro mini cost $449 and $249 upfront.
- Local processing requires a Pro hub rather than the cloud option.
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