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Are there any free automation apps that work better than Google Home for chaining complex routines together, or should I stick to the default Google ecosystem to save money?

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries11/1/2026
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.

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Are there any free automation apps that work better than Google Home for chaining complex routines together, or should I stick to the default Google ecosystem to save money?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Home Assistant automation features pricing free SmartThings automations IFTTT free plan Google Home script editor 2026Google ↗
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best free smart home automation apps alternatives to Google Home Home Assistant SmartThings IFTTT 2026 features pricingGoogle ↗
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Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.

Query classes

Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.

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Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 1 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.

Searches and sources

ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
Home Assistant automation features pricing free SmartThings automations IFTTT free plan Google Home script editor 2026 Google ↗
best free smart home automation apps alternatives to Google Home Home Assistant SmartThings IFTTT 2026 features pricing Google ↗
  1. Is Home Assistant free? · home-assistant.io
  2. Best Free and Open Tools for Smart Home Integration in 2026 · smart-wired.com
  3. Home Assistant website · home-assistant.io
  4. SmartThings Blog · blog.smartthings.com
  5. Routines in SmartThings · support.smartthings.com
  6. SmartThings website · smartthings.com
  7. Plans & Pricing · ifttt.com
  8. IFTTT Plans at a glance · help.ifttt.com
  9. IFTTT website · ifttt.com
  10. Google Home Automation Editor · home.google.com
  11. Create advanced home automations with the script editor · support.google.com
  12. Manage smart home automations in Google Home · support.google.com

Queries

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