This database provides a comparison of key capabilities and attributes of more than 40 smart home platforms, covering both OEM-specific and licensable platforms.

The list, although long, is not exhaustive, and new additions will be made periodically to provide a reference that is reflective of what is available in the market.

The following is the full list of platforms compared:

• Alarm.com
• Amazon Alexa
• AT&T Digital Life
• Belkin WeMo
• BroadLink
• Centralite Jilia
• Comcast Xfinity Home
• Control4
• Cozify
• Deutsche Telekom
• digitalSTROM
• Eneco Toon
• Essence
• Gigaset (Elements)
• Google Assistant
• GreenWave Systems
• Hive (Honeycomb IoT platform)
• Honeywell Lyric
• Honeywell Total Connect
• Humax
• Insteon (Hub)
• LightwaveRF
• Logitech
• MiOS
• my D-Link
• Napco Security Technologies
• Nest
• Nexia
• Nokia
• Nortek Security & Control Solutions
• Ring
• ROC Connect
• Rockethome
• Samsung SmartThings
• SecureNet
• Viva Labs AS
• Vivint Smart Home
• Webee (Smart Home)
• WigWag
• Wink
• Xiaomi
• Zipato

The following are the attributes included in the comparison table:

• Geographic Presence

• Business Model
  • B2B
  • B2C
  • B2B2C

• Notable B2B Customers

• Current Application Focus:
  • Connectivity customizable
  • Home monitoring and control
  • Professionally monitored security
  • Entertainment
  • Elderly monitoring
  • Energy management
  • Smart metering / demand response utility programs
  • Telehealth

• Ecosystem Partners

• Possible Configurations
  • Gateway / Router
  • Security Panel
  • Hub
  • Other

• 3rd Party Integration
  • API available
  • Developers can publish apps on platform
  • Other

• Connectivity to Internet and/or Monitoring Station
  • Cellular
  • WiFi
  • Ethernet

• Device Connectivity
  • Bluetooth
  • Z-Wave
  • Zigbee
  • INSTEON
  • HomePlug
  • Lutron Caseta/Clear Connect
  • DECT ULE
  • KNX
  • RF - Other
  • Thread

• Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Lighting:
    • Control lights from smartphone, tablet, computer
    • Set rules for automatically turning on certain lights when arriving home at certain hours
  • Window Coverings
  • Video Monitoring:
    • Indoor cameras
    • Doorbell camera
    • Other outdoor cameras
  • Access Control:
    • Door Locks
    • Garage Doors
    • External Premise Entry Gates

• Energy management (Dashboards, smart scheduling, etc.)

• Sensor Capabilities
  • Moisture
  • Water Shut off
  • Motion

• Geo-fencing capability
• Learning system that adjusts according to the user's behavior patterns

• Elder monitoring: support for sensors tailored to elder monitoring, e.g., bed, chair presence sensor

• Home Security Capabilities
  • Meets professionally monitored security standards
  • Can be integrated with security (means that security system can be controlled via platform)
  • Can retrofit legacy security with interactive (IP) capabilities

• Video
  • Activity snapshots / timeline
  • Remotely move pan/tilt camera with smartphone, tablet, or computer
  • Automatic panning based on system activity, e.g.,  when the front door opens, camera pans to door
  • 1080p
  • Video-verified alarms (When alarm is triggered, image is sent to CMS personnel.)
  • Cloud analytics to distinguish between humans, pets, etc.

• TV and Audio Interface
  • Allows control of security/monitoring system via TV with same controls as remote for TV
  • Integration with whole-home audio

• Ecosystem
  
  • Digital assistants
    • Amazon Alexa
    • Google Assistant
    • Microsoft Cortana
  • Frameworks & Protocols
    • dotdot
    • OCF
    • HomeKit
    • Nest Weave
  • IFTTT support
  • Additional Apps & UIs
    • Amazon Fire TV
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Watch

• Energy Management
  • Control thermostats remotely
  • Thermodynamic modeling to control environment efficiently
  • Smart schedules automatically adjusts thermostat based on your activity

• Solar generation management

• Telehealth
  • Support for health tracking tools and monitoring devices