The Best Smart Home Subreddits in 2026

Smart home tech is full of compatibility headaches, and Reddit's communities are where people figure out which devices actually work together.

These are the best smart home subreddits in 2026.

Published . Member counts are approximate; activity checked September 25, 2026.

The best smart home subreddits

  1. 1
    r/smarthome1M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: General smart home

    Device recommendations and setups across ecosystems.

  2. 2
    r/homeautomation4.4M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Home automation

    A huge community for automation projects and advice.

  3. 3
    r/homeassistant385K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Home Assistant

    The open-source platform's main community.

  4. 4
    r/googlehome850K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Google Home & Nest

    Google's smart home ecosystem.

  5. 5
    r/alexa168K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Amazon Alexa

    Alexa devices and routines.

  6. 6
    r/HomeKit209K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Apple HomeKit

    Apple Home devices and automations.

  7. 7
    r/SmartThings56K+ membersActive · 71 posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Samsung SmartThings

    SmartThings hubs and devices.

  8. 8
    r/Hubitat10K+ membersActive · 12 posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Hubitat

    Local-first Hubitat hubs.

  9. 9
    r/homebridge81K+ membersActive · 38 posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Homebridge

    Bringing non-HomeKit devices into Apple Home.

  10. 10
    r/ecobee43K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: ecobee thermostats

    Thermostat setup and help.

  11. 11
    r/homelab760K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Running your own hub

    For self-hosting your smart home stack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best smart home subreddit?

r/homeautomation and r/smarthome are the best general communities. For open-source, r/homeassistant.

Is there a subreddit for Apple HomeKit?

Yes, r/HomeKit covers Apple Home.

Where can I get Home Assistant help?

r/homeassistant is the dedicated community.

Can I claim a dead smart home subreddit?

Yes. Subreddits for discontinued smart devices and hubs are often abandoned. If all human mods have been inactive for 60+ days, you can request one via r/redditrequest. DeadSubs finds them.

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