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Local control, cloud dependency and open API for all 25 devices we track. Pick any two or three above to see prices, verdicts and full specs side by side.

Deal-breaker comparison for every device in the directory
Device	Cloud Dependency	Local Control	Open API
Apollo Automation AIR-1	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2	Cloud Optional	Local Control	Open API
Athom Human Presence Sensor	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock	Cloud Required	Local Path Unconfirmed	Closed API
ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium	Cloud Optional	Local Control	Open API
Emporia Smart Plug (Energy Monitoring)	Cloud Required	Local Path Unconfirmed	Closed API
Home Assistant Green	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Home Assistant Yellow	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Honeywell Home T6 Pro Z-Wave Thermostat	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Inovelli White Series 2-1 Smart Dimmer	Cloud Optional	Local Control	Open API
Philips Hue	Cloud Optional	Local Control	Open API
ratgdo Garage Door Controller	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Reolink CX810 PoE Camera	Cloud Optional	Local Control	Open API
Reolink Duo 3 PoE	Cloud Optional	Local Control	Open API
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2	Cloud Required	Local Path Unconfirmed	Closed API
Shelly 1PM Gen3	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Shelly Plus 1	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Sonos Era 300	Cloud Required	Local Control	Closed API
TP-Link Deco BE63 Mesh Wi-Fi	Cloud Required	Local Path Unconfirmed	Closed API
TP-Link Tapo C200	Cloud Required	Local Control	Open API
UniFi Express 7	Cloud Optional	Local Control	Open API
Zooz ZEN04 Smart Plug	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Zooz ZEN32 Scene Controller	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API
Zooz ZEN55 800LR DC Signal Sensor	No Cloud Needed	Local Control	Open API