Home Assistant Companion
Home AutomationSelf-hosted backend pairing for Home Assistant mobile apps
Replaces Google Home app
Google Home app is a popular proprietary tool in the home automation space. These open-source apps let you replace Google Home app with software you host and control yourself.
Moving off Google Home app means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.