Home Assistant vs. Alexa: What You Need to Know

Looking to choose the right smart home brain? Here's how Home Assistant compares to Amazon Alexa.

  • Privacy: Home Assistant stores everything locally. Alexa sends data to the cloud.
  • Customizability: Home Assistant gives you complete control with open source integrations.
  • Ease of Use: Alexa is more plug-and-play, but with limitations.

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