#2in Smart Home ControlGoogle Home
What is Google Home?
The Google Home app shows the status of your home and keeps you updated on what you may have missed. It lets you group devices into dashboards, view camera live view and history, and control devices by saying what you want them to do with Gemini for Home. Some features are not available in all regions and that compatible devices are required.
Pricing. Google Home is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking the status of home devices at a glance
- Reviewing recent camera events and history
- Controlling compatible devices by voice or search with Gemini for Home
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
Google Home scores 97 out of 100: rating 90, rating count 100, App Store search rank 96, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
The Google Home app helps you get the most out of Gemini for Home. See your home at a glance The Google Home app is designed to show you the status of your home and keep you up to date with what you may have missed. Keep up with what’s important Updated design and streamlined organization help you group your devices into dashboards and easily navigate your settings. Plus you can check in on your home anytime. Scan camera events quickly The camera live view and history interface makes it easier than ever to see what happened. Search or ask your home Control your home in a brand new way. Just say what you want your devices to do with Gemini for Home. * Some products and features may not be available in all regions. Compatible devices required.
Compare in Smart Home Control
| Measure | Google Home |  SmartLife |  SmartThings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 97 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 96 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 1.4M | 267K | 848K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 1.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.7 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 7d ago | 1d ago | 7d ago |
| Price | Free | Free download | Free |
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Questions about Google Home
Is the app free?
Yes, the App Store listing shows the price as free.
What devices does it work with?
The listing says compatible devices are required but does not name specific brands or models. Not stated on the App Store.
Are all features available everywhere?
No. The listing says some products and features may not be available in all regions.
Is Google Home free?
Yes. Google Home is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Google Home good for?
Google Home is built for checking the status of home devices at a glance, reviewing recent camera events and history, controlling compatible devices by voice or search with gemini for home. It sits in the smart home control list on AppTierList.
Is Google Home worth it?
Google Home is S tier, ranked #2 of 40 smart home control apps with a score of 97 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 1,385,574 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does Google Home compare to SmartLife?
Google Home is S tier at 97; SmartLife is S tier at 98. SmartLife ranks higher. Google Home is free, with no in-app purchases, SmartLife is free to download.
How often is Google Home updated?
Google Home was updated 7 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Smart Home Control
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 97 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 1,385,574
- Recent reviews
- 2.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (7 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Lifestyle
- Good for
- Checking the status of home devices at a glance, Reviewing recent camera events and history, Controlling compatible devices by voice or search with Gemini for Home
- Requires
- iOS 17.4 or later
- Size
- 630 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 55
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed