Pricing

Choose Your Plan

HouseControl hardware is included with your plan. Each tier provides a different performance level so we can match the right device to your home size, number of smart devices, and family needs — from a lightweight Essential Hub to a powerful, fully managed home server.

HouseControl devices by tier

Simple, Managed HouseControl Plans

No more app fatigue. No more cloud lock‑in.
Choose the right hardware and support tier for your home — backed by local South Australian IT expertise.

Essential Hub

$25 / month

Perfect for exploring smart‑home capabilities. Lightweight hardware designed for simpler automations and a small number of smart devices.

Starter
  • Hardware: Local Pi/Orange Node
  • Home Assistant as the core automation engine
  • Unifies fragmented apps into one central control hub
  • Fully self‑managed after installation
  • Private mobile family tracking
  • Secure, dedicated backend access
  • Ad‑hoc support: $100/hr

Best for: Small homes, DIY heavy and tech savy families, wanting a safe, private automation foundation to integrate their home.

Performance Hub

$50 / month

More powerful hardware capable of running additional services, storing data, and supporting larger smart‑home setups.

MOST POPULAR
  • Hardware: Powerful computer or 2in1 touch device
  • Ideal for homes with many SMART devices or more advanced automation needs.
  • Network‑wide ad & malicious traffic blocking (AdGuard Home)
  • Private local media server (Jellyfin)
  • Higher processing power for multiple services
  • Ad‑hoc support: $100/hr

Best for: Medium to large automation needs, multiople SMART devices, DIY heavy and tech savy families, and anyone wanting media, filtering, backups, and more advanced automations.

Managed Hub

$100 / month

All the capability of the Performance Hub, combined with ongoing remote support and monthly technician time included.

Managed
  • Hardware: Powerful device or 2in1 touch device as the brain and muscle.
  • All the Essential and Performance Features
  • Up to 1 hour/month of configuration included
  • Remote smart‑device integration
  • Priority support and troubleshooting
  • Ideal for constantly growing ecosystems and smart capabilities

Best for: Busy families, techy homes, and customers who want everything handled for them.

What You Get With HouseControl

Dedicated Server

A compact device (mini PC, Pi, or micro‑server) installed in your home, running the HouseControl system locally.

Personal Family Portal

Your own secure subdomain for remote access — like familyname.housecontrol.au — no VPN or open ports needed.

Custom Dashboards

Dashboards tailored to your devices, layout, and daily routines — built by us to your requirements, enjoyed by you.

Secure Remote Access

Encrypted mesh networking to your home system — fast, safe, and simple. No cloud reliance.

Ongoing Support^

We keep your system updated, healthy, and evolving with your home. Support and customization assistace available.

Hardware Included

HouseControl hardware is included with your plan on a rolling annual direct debit. Cancel within 30 days of contract start or at the end of your plan term.