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            "tagline": "Built-in Apple app for HomeKit and Matter accessories",
            "summary": "Apple Home is the built-in app on iPhone, iPad and Mac for controlling HomeKit and Matter smart home accessories. Automations and remote access need an Apple TV or HomePod set up as a home hub, and the app is made by Apple.",
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                "Built into iPhone, iPad and Mac",
                "Matter support for accessories from other brands",
                "Guest access for locks and garage doors"
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                "Automations away from home need an Apple TV or HomePod",
                "Only runs on Apple devices"
            ],
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            "overview": "The Home app groups accessories by room and category, shows up to four camera feeds at once and lets people grant guest access to door locks, garage doors and alarm systems. Accessories are added by scanning their code, and Matter support lets devices from other brands work with the app. Siri can control the same accessories by voice.\n\nAutomations, remote control and some features, such as robot vacuum room cleaning, depend on a HomePod, HomePod mini or Apple TV acting as a home hub. The app only runs on Apple devices, so households with Android phones need another app for control. Apple describes the app as secure and says it protects personal data."
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            "tagline": "Smart home hub and cloud platform from Athom",
            "summary": "Homey is a smart home platform from Athom that runs automations on Homey Pro or a self-hosted server, or in the cloud with Homey Cloud. It supports Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave and Bluetooth devices and uses official and community apps for thousands of brands.",
            "developer": "Athom B.V.",
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                "Homey Pro runs locally with no subscription",
                "Matter, Thread and Zigbee support"
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                "Community apps vary in quality",
                "Homey Cloud costs more beyond five devices"
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            "overview": "Homey Pro is a local hub, and Homey Cloud needs no hub at all and includes a free plan for up to five devices. The Self-Hosted Server runs Homey on hardware you own. Flow automations, Advanced Flow, energy tracking and dashboards are built in, and the Homey Bridge adds six extra wireless protocols.\n\nHomey Pro is sold as a one-time purchase, and the company says it has no subscription. Homey Cloud adds paid plans beyond its free device limit. Its app store includes official and community apps, so the quality of each integration varies. Homey is developed by Athom B.V."
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        "Only Apple Home runs on macOS.",
        "Only Homey runs on Android.",
        "Only Homey runs on Web.",
        "Apple Home: free. Homey: free plan, paid upgrades."
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                        "matter": "Yes, listed under connectivity"
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