There are at least eight major smart home platforms on the market, including Xiaomi, Aqara, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Hubitat, and Home Assistant.
SmartThings and Hubitat act as the "brain" of the smart home, handling tasks like air conditioning, lighting, and air quality monitoring.
Home Assistant serves as a secondary control center, handling advanced functions that Hubitat cannot support.
Integrating multiple platforms optimizes the smart home experience, leveraging each platform's strengths and achieving flexibility and convenience.