Smart Home
European alternatives to Google Home and Amazon Alexa – GDPR compliant, local and 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 – information about when you're home, how you live and when you sleep. European alternatives keep data local or under EU law.
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From US smart home to European alternatives
All Providers in Detail
Hand-picked European smart home solutions – tested and compared.
Home Assistant
Open SourceLocal 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 / Allterco
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
Quick Compare
| Provider | Country | Open Source | Alternative To | Price (From) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | 🇨🇭 Switzerland / USA | Yes | instead of Google Home / Amazon Alexa | Free (Open Source) · Home Assistant Cloud from $6.50/month (optional) |
| Shelly / Allterco | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | No | instead of Google Home / Nest | Shelly Plug S from €14.99 · Dimmer from €19.99 · Temperature sensor from €9.99 |
| Netatmo | 🇫🇷 France | No | instead of Google Nest | Weather station from €99.99 · Smart indoor camera from €99.99 · Video doorbell from €149.99 |
| Nuki | 🇦🇹 Austria | No | instead of August Smart Lock (US) | Nuki Smart Lock 4.0 from €129 · Nuki Combo from €219 · Nuki Keypad from €99 |
| tado° | 🇩🇪 Germany | No | instead of Google Nest Thermostat | Starter Kit from €109.99 · Additional thermostat from €59.99 · Auto-Assist from €2.99/month (optional) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Home Assistant really replace Google Home?
Yes – Home Assistant supports over 3,000 integrations and can control almost all smart home devices. The difference: Home Assistant runs locally on your device (e.g., Raspberry Pi or home server) without cloud dependency. Setup is more technical but offers maximum data control and flexibility.
Which devices work best with Home Assistant?
Shelly devices are particularly well-suited: affordable, capable of local operation, and excellent Home Assistant integration. Nuki (door lock) and tado° (thermostat) also integrate seamlessly. Netatmo also supports Home Assistant through official APIs.
What about voice control – can I replace 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.