Home Assistant is an official Android application that lets house owners control and monitor their smart devices in a private, local-first automation system.
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Compared to Google Assistant or Alexa, this companion works with a wide range of products from well-known brands like Philips and IKEA. Users are able to easily manage lights, thermostats, alarms, and other devices. There are dashboards that display the current status of each gadget for monitoring.
Remote access is secured through end-to-end encryption, once you establish the connection. You can manage key features of your devices via the smartphone over the network. It is possible to turn off and on lights, view the footage from the cameras and adjust your thermostat. check the power consumption.
Consumption
The dashboard also provides detailed information about power consumption. You can better manage your energy usage by monitoring your device’s status in real-time. On top of that, it is possible to see gas distribution and get alerts when the companion detects suspicious activities. The same goes to cameras, you get notifications for sudden movements in covered areas.
Features
- there are widgets and quick tiles for fast access to scripts, scenes and controls;
- provides push notifications that include action buttons to trigger scripts or respond to alerts;
- registration requires providing the email and verifying the identity;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with supported Android versions.
