What AI says about Home Assistant
Since Jul 5Updated Oct 28, 2026Based on 43,173 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform focused on local control, customizable automations, and privacy. It is among the brands most often named when users look for smart home hubs that process data locally, comprehensive automation ecosystems, or platforms for tech-savvy setups like solar monitoring and ventilation management.
Home AssistantThis page2%
Products
- Green<1%
Mentioned in
2%
of AI answers about Home Assistant and its rivals
The market map
Smart Home Devices and PlatformsMentioned in
- #1Amazon AlexaMentioned in 46%Avg. position 4.4
- #2tiedGoogle NestMentioned in 39%Avg. position 5.6
- #4tiedHome AssistantMentioned in 29%Avg. position 5.8
- #4tiedAppleMentioned in 26%Avg. position 5.5
- #6tiedSamsung SmartThingsMentioned in 19%Avg. position 6.2
- #10tiedAmazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)Mentioned in 14%Avg. position 4.1
- #17tiedAmazon Echo Show 8Mentioned in 11%Avg. position 4.1
- #17tiedAmazon Echo StudioMentioned in 9%Avg. position 5.0
- #17tiedHubitatMentioned in 9%Avg. position 6.5
- #21tiedSonosMentioned in 8%Avg. position 5.8
- #21tiedAeotec SmartThings HubMentioned in 8%Avg. position 4.9
- #21tiedMatterMentioned in 7%Avg. position 5.9
- #21tiedHomey ProMentioned in 7%Avg. position 6.5
- #21tiedAmazon Echo DotMentioned in 6%Avg. position 6.0
Where Home Assistant ranks in AI
MarketRank · Mentioned in
- Smart Home Devices and PlatformsAI picks Amazon Alexa most46%#4 of 148tied · 29%
- Solar Monitoring & Integration PlatformsAI picks SolarEdge most49%#2 of 245 · 41%
- Smart Home Thermostats & AssistantsAI picks Google Nest most49%#2 of 83tied · 35%
- Smart Home Automation DevicesAI picks Google Nest most57%#5 of 159tied · 16%
- Smart Modular LED Wall PanelsAI picks Nanoleaf and 1 more about as often69%#6 of 150tied · 8%
- Indoor Air Quality DevicesAI picks Levoit most46%#11 of 267tied · 10%
- Weather Apps and Home Weather StationsAI picks Windy most45%#11 of 132tied · 9%
- Health Wearables and Smart DevicesAI picks Withings Sleep Analyzer and 2 more about as often37%#13 of 163tied · 4%
- Connected Home Weather StationsAI picks Ambient Weather most79%#13 of 52tied · 3%
- Smart Home Switches, Plugs & LocksAI picks Lutron Caséta Wireless and 2 more about as often41%#18 of 66tied · 6%
- Local Storage Security Camera SystemsAI picks Reolink most59%#20 of 235tied · 7%
- Garage Door OpenersAI picks Chamberlain Group and 1 more about as often58%#21 of 158tied · 3%
Topics where AI mentions Home Assistant
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- We need to improve air quality. What platform monitors CO2 and PM2.5 levels and automatically adjusts ventilation?on this questionAI picks Home Assistant most52%
Excerpts where Home Assistant appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 23, 2026, Google AI Mode Home Assistant (Open Platform Hub): A local software automation platform that pairs Airthings, AirGradient, or Sensirion-based monitors with smart thermostats
Google AI ModeSep 19, 2026, Google AI Mode Home Assistant (Open-Source Automation Platform) - How it works: Home Assistant is the most robust software platform for this.
- Under-mattress sleep tracker with home automation integrationHealth Wearables and Smart Devices47%Rank #3tied#3tied
- Weather app with personal station integrationWeather Apps and Home Weather Stations32%Rank #4tied#4tied
- Smart home integrated EV chargers
- On-camera AI processing
- Quiet smart motorized blinds with local control
- EV charging cost optimization
- Hardwired motorized shade systems for whole-house automation
- Weather stations with solar sensors and advanced add-ons
- Smart light switch without neutral
- Weather stations with local calibration and offline data storage
- Indoor air quality monitors
- Bridge-free smart lock for native hubs
- Smart light switches
- Smart garage door opener with geofencing
- Smart deadbolt lock
- Self-monitored home security
- Poultry climate control
- Smart lighting systems
- Garage door sensor with mobile alerts
- Garage door opener with vehicle display integration
- Smart garage door openers
- No-subscription security cameras
- Smart sprinkler controllers
- DIY home security camera installation
- Solar inverter data monitoring
- Baby monitor with smart TV picture-in-picture
- Mesh Wi-Fi systems
- Solar-integrated home EV charging
- DCIM for small server rooms
- Smart home ecosystem integration
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- I need a smart home hub that processes data locally and does not record my voice.on this questionAI picks Home Assistant most88%
- What's the best smart-home hub to control devices from different brands?on this questionAI picks Home Assistant and 1 more about as often80%
Excerpts where Home Assistant appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 26, 2026, Google AI Mode Home Assistant (Best for Power Users & Total Freedom): If you want absolute control without cloud restrictions, Home Assistant is the undisputed champion.
Google AI ModeSep 14, 2026, Google AI Mode Home Assistant (Best for Power Users & Privacy): Running on dedicated hardware like a Home Assistant Yellow or a Raspberry Pi
- For a tech-savvy homeowner, which solar monitoring apps provide the best real-time data and integrations with smart home systems?on this questionAI picks Home Assistant most86%
Excerpts where Home Assistant appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeOct 11, 2026, Google AI Mode SolarAssistant paired with Home Assistant stands out as the ultimate DIY solution
Google AI ModeOct 7, 2026, Google AI Mode SolarAssistant combined with Home Assistant stands out as the ultimate setup
- I need a smart thermostat that integrates with my solar inverter app to cool the house when production is high.on this questionAI picks Ecobee and 1 more about as often83%
Excerpts where Home Assistant appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTOct 1, 2026, ChatGPT if you're willing to use a home-automation bridge such as Home Assistant
Google AI ModeOct 1, 2026, Google AI Mode the industry-standard way to do this is via Home Assistant or SmartThings
- What is the best smart home ecosystem?on this questionAI picks Google Home and 2 more about as often86%
Excerpts where Home Assistant appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 23, 2026, Google AI Mode Home Assistant – Best for power users, privacy, and ultimate local control.
Google AI ModeSep 19, 2026, Google AI Mode Home Assistant (Best for Power Users & Local Control): If you hate relying on the cloud, want total data privacy, and have a geeky streak, Home Assistant is the undisputed champion.
How AI describes Home Assistant
Common descriptions
gold standard · open-source · best · excellent · local control
Tone of AI’s statements about Home Assistant
- Positive55%
- Neutral41%
- Mixed3%
- Negative1%
Question: For a tech-savvy homeowner, which home EV chargers provide the best app experience and integrations with smart home platforms?
Google AI ModeOct 23, 2026
Do you use a specific smart home hub like Home Assistant, Hubitat , or Apple HomeKit?
ChatGPTSep 7, 2026
Native Matter/Apple Home support is still limited among mainstream EV chargers, so many advanced users end up using Home Assistant as the bridge between EV charging and their smart-home platform.
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPTAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
Question: What is the best voice assistant?
Google AI ModeOct 13, 2026
The Home Assistant (HA) ecosystem has emerged as a powerhouse for local voice control.
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPTAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
How often AI mentions Home Assistant
Share of answers in Smart Home Devices and Platforms each week · since Jul 5
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How prominently AI mentions Home Assistant
Position in answers
- Named first28%
- 2nd or 3rd17%
- Later56%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across Home Assistant’s markets
- ChatGPT2%
- Google AI Mode2%
Insights for Home Assistant
Since Jul 5
Gap between platforms: The Mentioned in is higher on Google AI Mode than on ChatGPT Search in Indoor Air Quality Devices
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode14%ChatGPTChatGPT3%
Compare Home Assistant
Sources AI cites
home-assistant.io 17%Other sites 83%
- Your site17%
- Set up a fully local voice assistant - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 2%Lists Home Assistant
- Is my smart home data private with Home Assistant? - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Does Home Assistant work without an internet connection? - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- FAQ - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Matter - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- SolarEdge - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 1%Lists Home Assistant
- Integrating your solar panels - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 1%Lists Home Assistant
- Tesla Powerwall - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Home energy management - Home Assistant (opens in a new tab) · 1%Lists Home Assistant
- 15%
- What's the best smart home system that actually works in 2026? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Which Smart Home Ecosystem? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- What third party software do you use and what does it do? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- What's the best voice assistant? : r/homeassistant - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- WiFi Smart plug: are there any who record the current and have also data EXPORT options? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- True local smart home voice control? : r/homeassistant - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Building a Fully Local Smart Home – Need Expert Opinions on ... (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Looking for Smart Home + Voice Assistant That Runs Entirely Locally (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- I tried to build the ultimate smart home on a budget. Here's how it went... (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- What’s the best smart home hub you’ve actually used long term? any suggestion pls? (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 10%
- Smart Home Guide 2026 - What to Buy, Platform Updates, and More! (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- The Easiest LOCAL Voice Assistant for Home Assistant? | Voice PE Review (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Withings Sleep Pad - Full Sleep Tracking with Zero Wearables - YouTube (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- I Tried Building a Smart Home for $100 (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Which Smart Home Platform Should People Choose in 2026? (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Starting a Smart Home on a Budget (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Before you continue to YouTube (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- How to Pick the Perfect Smart Home System for Your Needs (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Ditch smart speakers - DIY tutorial for a completely private and ... (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Ditch smart speakers - DIY tutorial for a completely private ... (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Leaves Home Assistant out2%
- My Efficient Electric Home (MEEH) | I'm interested in smart plugs that you can plug into a wall socket, then plug a device into, and they track energy usage, probably linked to an app | Facebook (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- facebook.com (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Managing CO2 levels in the home with Airthings devices (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Home energy usage monitors (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Does Home Assistant operate without access to the Internet ... (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best solar company for home assistant integration? - Facebook (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Benefits of local weather station with home assistant? (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Home Assistant | Running Proxmox on an old PC I threw together | Facebook (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- My Efficient Electric Home (MEEH) | Which solar inverter has the best & worst consumption monitoring system | Facebook (opens in a new tab) · <1%Leaves Home Assistant out
- 2%
- Nanoleaf entity state changes delayed without Internet connectivity - Configuration - Home Assistant Community (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Electric Savings with Solar and Load Control - Energy (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Having problems getting the Govee lights local integration working - Configuration - Home Assistant Community (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- How to Achieve Offline Voice Control for Smart Home without Wake Word using Home Assistant - Configuration / Voice Assistant - Home Assistant Community (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Looking for Local Plug With Energy Monitoring (Matter, Wifi) - Hardware - Home Assistant Community (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Which brand solar power invertor is the best choice to buy in combination with Home Assistant (local api) - Energy - Home Assistant Community (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 2%
- Withings: Sleep Analyzer not appearing in devices list, sleep entities never created · Issue #173596 · home-assistant/core · GitHub (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- GitHub - jamesbarnett91/tplink-energy-monitor: An energy monitoring dashboard for TP-Link smart plugs · GitHub (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- GitHub - balint777/adaptive-lighting: Automatically adjust the color temperature and brightness of your lights throughout the day to match natural lighting patterns and improve your circadian rhythm. · GitHub (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- GitHub - Flamingo-tech/Open-AIR: Open source system for home ventilation and control via HA (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- GitHub - jxlarrea/ha-emfitqs: Emfit QS Sleep Tracker Component for Home Assistant · GitHub (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- GitHub - lukas-clarke/eight_sleep: Home Assistant Eight Sleep integration that works with Eight Sleep's new API and OAUTH2 · GitHub (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Schermers/PWS2mqtt: Capture weather data and publish to MQTT (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 1%
- I ditched cloud voice assistants for a local LLM and my smart home finally feels private (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Google Home is gradually getting worse—here's what I'm using instead (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Home Assistant's big improvements mean it's time to give the ... (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- How to Move Your Smart Home From Amazon, Google or Samsung to Home Assistant (and Why) (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 5 impactful big-ticket smart home upgrades that are worth the money (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Want a Smart Speaker That Doesn't Rely on the Cloud? You Might Be Waiting a While (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Why Apple Home Is Better Than Amazon and Google's Smart Home (opens in a new tab) · <1%
The page AI cites most for Home Assistant
