10 Reasons Home Assistant Beats Alexa, Google, and Apple HomeKit

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Are you thinking about switching from Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit to Home Assistant? Or are you wondering what Home Assistant is all about and whether it's right for you? In this video, I break down 10 reasons why Home Assistant might be the best smart home platform for you. Unlike Alexa, Google, or Apple's HomeKit, Home Assistant gives you local control, advanced automations, and complete privacy. You'll see how it can bring all your devices together, work offline, and give you the freedom to build the smart home you actually want, without vendor lock-in. Whether you're just getting started with smart home technology or you've outgrown Alexa, Google, or Apple, this video will help you decide if Home Assistant is the right platform for your setup. ℹ️ You should know that as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links below I will earn commission at no extra cost to you, however in doing so you are helping to support the channel. 👍 Remember to *SUBSCRIBE* to the channel so you don't miss future content 🙌 *SUPPORT THE CHANNEL* Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2nsuXb1xP_5DSgsik8J0Q/join Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/byteofgeek 🌐 *READ MORE* My Website: https://www.byteofgeek.com 🔍 *YOU CAN FIND ME ON* Discord: https://discord.gg/pFbaMgFaux Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/byteofgeek.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byteofgeek/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byteofgeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/byteofgeek #homeassistant #homeautomation #smarthome ℹ️ *CHAPTERS* 0:00 Intro 0:54 Welcome 1:51 Local Control 2:58 Privacy 3:55 Vender Lock-in 4:47 Integrations 5:35 Advanced Automations 6:29 Customisation 7:16 Longevity 8:16 Energy Management 9:02 Voice Assistants 9:50 Transparency 11: Outro