Smart Home
European alternatives to Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Local, GDPR compliant solutions without US cloud.
Your home doesn't belong on US servers
Google Home and Amazon Alexa store voice commands, motion data and usage habits on US servers. Under the CLOUD Act, US authorities can access this data. This includes information about when users are home, how they live and when they sleep. European alternatives process data locally or under EU law.
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All Providers in Detail
Hand-picked European smart home solutions. All products tested and compared.
Home Assistant
Local smart home control software without cloud connection
- Over 3,000 integrations for all smart home devices
- 100% local, no cloud required
- Open source, completely transparent code
- Automations without monthly costs
Shelly
WiFi-based smart home hardware for local control
- Local operation without cloud possible (MQTT, REST API)
- Complete Home Assistant integration
- Most affordable smart home devices with EU quality
- Wide range: switches, dimmers, sensors, outlets
Netatmo
Smart home devices with local data processing
- Local face recognition, no cloud transmission
- Elegant design, Made in France
- Smart thermostat with AI learning function
- Weather stations with professional accuracy
Nuki
Electronic door lock retrofit with EU security standards
- Retrofit without key replacement
- Auto-unlock: door opens automatically upon arrival
- Time-limited access codes and guest access
- Home Assistant and Matter integration
tado°
Intelligent heating control according to EU energy standards
- Up to 31% energy savings through intelligent heating
- Geolocation: heating responds to presence and absence
- Compatible with almost all heating types
- Open Window Detection: heating stops when window is open
openHAB
Open-source smart home platform from Germany
- Over 2,000 integrations for devices from all manufacturers
- 100% local, no mandatory cloud
- Matter support from version 4.0
- Runs on Raspberry Pi, Docker, Windows, Linux and macOS
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Home Assistant really replace Google Home?
Home Assistant supports over 3,000 integrations and can control almost all smart home devices. Home Assistant runs locally on a device like a Raspberry Pi or home server and requires no cloud connection. Setup is more technical. Data control stays with the user.
Which devices support Home Assistant?
Shelly devices support Home Assistant and can be operated locally. Nuki (door lock) and tado° (thermostat) provide official Home Assistant integrations. Netatmo supports Home Assistant via official APIs.
How does voice control work without Google Assistant?
With Home Assistant and the "Assist" add-on, there's a privacy-friendly voice control that processes locally. Alternatively, voice assistants like Rhasspy or Wyoming can be used. These options require more setup effort but are completely private.