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Choosing the right smart home platform in 2026 is more confusing than ever. With Matter changing the rules, new hubs entering the market, and Apple, Amazon, Google, and DIY platforms all evolving fast—it’s hard to know where to start (or whether you’ve already made the wrong choice).
In this video, I break down the real differences between the major smart home platforms—Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey, and Matter—and explain how to decide which one is right for YOUR home. I’ll also show you how to get far more value out of your smart home by focusing on automation layers, networking, and future-proofing—things most homeowners completely overlook.
If you’re building a smart home from scratch, upgrading an existing system, or just tired of devices that don’t work the way they should, this video will give you clarity, direction, and a proven framework to move forward with confidence.
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Matter IS NOT a platform ? WTF !
I am sticking to HUBITAT, it has all of the others, it is compatible with Alexa, Google, Apple Home, Matter, Zigbee, Zwave, LAN, WIfi, etc…. You guys “influencers” killed it because you dont get your freebies, but its a very good, reliable, non internet based “platform”