Netatmo The European alternative to Google Nest
Smart home devices with local data processing
About Netatmo
French manufacturer of connected weather stations, cameras and thermostats. The devices primarily store data locally and offer GDPR-compliant cloud functions.
Highlights
- ✓ Local face recognition, no cloud transmission
- ✓ Elegant design, Made in France
- ✓ Smart thermostat with AI learning function
- ✓ Weather stations with professional accuracy
- ✓ No subscription fees for basic functions
Why European?
- → French company, GDPR compliant
- → Local data storage wherever possible
- → No CLOUD Act, US authorities have no access
- → Part of Legrand Group (France), no US corporate background
Pricing
Weather station from €99.99 · Smart indoor camera from €99.99 · Video doorbell from €149.99
Frequently asked questions about Netatmo
What is Netatmo and what is it used for? +
Netatmo is a French smart home company from Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, founded in 2011 and a subsidiary of Legrand since 2018. The range includes weather stations, indoor and outdoor cameras, smart thermostats and radiator valves, air quality monitors, and doorbells. The system is compatible with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home.
Is Netatmo manufactured in Europe? +
Netatmo belongs to the French electrical engineering group Legrand, headquartered in Limoges with 8 production sites in France. Research and development for Netatmo products take place at the Boulogne-Billancourt site. Cloud servers are located in EU data centers. With the cameras, face and person recognition takes place locally on the device, not in the cloud. Recordings can optionally be stored locally on SD card or in the cloud.
What distinguishes Netatmo from Nest? +
Netatmo is European and belongs to Legrand (French electrical engineering group). Nest belongs to Google and sends data to the USA. Netatmo offers recordings without monthly cloud subscriptions (local SD card storage possible), while Nest requires a Nest Aware subscription for full functionality. Netatmo devices are often more compatible with European heating systems (radiator valves, gas boilers).
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Entry verified on 08.05.2026