Introducing LoxVoice: Affordable Voice Control for Your Loxone Smart Home

Why We Built LoxVoice

As Loxone Gold Partners with years of hands-on experience installing and supporting smart home systems across the UK, we've witnessed the same frustrations time and again from our customers:

"I love my Loxone system, but voice control is too expensive." Hardware bridges cost $600-$1,700+ upfront, plus installation fees. For many homeowners, this put voice control firmly out of reach.

"The setup was so complicated I gave up." Existing solutions require port forwarding, network configuration, and technical knowledge that most homeowners simply don't have. Setup times stretched from hours to days, with many requiring professional installation.

"Why do I have to say 'turn on the blinds' to close them?" Unnatural voice commands frustrated users daily. Speaking to your smart home should feel intuitive, not like programming a computer.

We knew there had to be a better way. So we built it.

What Makes LoxVoice Different

Truly Affordable - $8.99/Month

LoxVoice costs just $8.99 per month (approximately $8.99 USD) or $89 annually. That's less than your monthly Netflix subscription, and a fraction of the cost of hardware alternatives:

• 1Home Pro hardware: $1,099+ plus potential installation costs
• DIY solutions: Hardware costs plus countless hours of setup and maintenance
• LoxVoice: $8.99/month, no hardware, no installation, no hassle

Even after several years of use, LoxVoice costs significantly less than buying hardware that might eventually fail or need replacing. And with our 30-day free trial, you can experience full functionality before spending a penny.

5-Minute Cloud Setup

Remember waiting weeks for hardware delivery? Spending hours configuring port forwarding? Wrestling with firewall rules? Those days are over.

LoxVoice's cloud-based architecture means you go from signup to controlling your home with voice in literally 5 minutes:

1. Sign up at loxvoice.com (no credit card required for trial)
2. Connect your Loxone Miniserver credentials
3. Link your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant account
4. Start speaking - "Alexa, turn on the kitchen lights"

No hardware to unbox. No devices to install. No ports to forward. No technical knowledge required. Just instant access to professional-grade voice control.

Natural Voice Commands

One of the most common complaints we heard about existing solutions was awkward, unintuitive commands. LoxVoice uses intelligent natural language processing so you can speak the way you naturally would:

• "Close the blinds" actually closes them (not "turn on the blinds")
• "Dim the living room lights" works perfectly
• "Set the temperature to 21 degrees" adjusts your climate control
• "Activate movie mode" triggers your scene

Your voice commands should feel conversational, not robotic. That's exactly what LoxVoice delivers.

Both Alexa AND Google Assistant

With LoxVoice, you're not locked into one ecosystem. The same $8.99/month subscription gives you access to both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously. Use Alexa in the bedroom, Google in the kitchen, and control everything seamlessly.

UK-Based Expert Support

Generic support teams don't understand Loxone. When you contact LoxVoice support, you're speaking with the same Loxone Gold Partner engineers who install and configure systems professionally every day. We know your Miniserver inside and out, and we typically respond within 2 hours during business hours.

How LoxVoice Compares

LoxVoice vs. Hardware Solutions (1Home Pro)

Feature	LoxVoice	1Home Pro
Upfront Cost	$0 (30-day free trial)	$1,099+ hardware
Monthly Cost	$8.99/month	$0 after hardware purchase
Setup Time	5 minutes	1-2 hours (plus delivery wait)
Technical Knowledge	None required	Port forwarding, networking
Hardware Maintenance	None - fully managed cloud	Your responsibility
Updates	Automatic, always latest	Manual firmware updates
Support Quality	UK-based Loxone Gold Partners	Berlin-based team

The verdict? If you need Matter protocol support or want to avoid monthly subscriptions at any cost, 1Home Pro is a solid choice. But for pure Loxone voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant, LoxVoice delivers better value, simpler setup, and UK-based expert support.

LoxVoice vs. DIY Solutions

Many technically-minded Loxone owners attempt DIY voice integration using Home Assistant, Node-RED, or custom scripts. We respect the DIY spirit—many of us started there ourselves—but the reality is challenging:

• Time investment: Initial setup takes 5-20+ hours, plus ongoing maintenance
• Breaking changes: Alexa and Google frequently update their APIs, requiring constant fixes
• Limited natural language: DIY solutions typically require exact device names
• No support: When things break (and they will), you're on your own

LoxVoice handles all of this for you. We monitor for API changes, implement updates automatically, and provide expert support when you need it. Your time is valuable—spend it enjoying your smart home, not maintaining it.

Real-World Benefits

For Homeowners

Control your entire Loxone system hands-free. Turn off lights from bed, adjust heating from the sofa, close blinds while cooking dinner. Voice control transforms how you interact with your home, making it more accessible, convenient, and genuinely smart.

For Families

Everyone in your household can control the home naturally, without learning complex app interfaces or remembering exact device names. Kids, elderly relatives, and guests can all interact with your smart home effortlessly.

For Loxone Installers

Add voice control to every installation you deliver, at a price point your clients will happily accept. The 5-minute setup means you can demonstrate it during commissioning, and the $8.99/month cost is far easier to justify than $1,000+ hardware.

Getting Started with LoxVoice

We're offering a 30-day free trial with absolutely no credit card required. Experience the full LoxVoice service, with unlimited devices and full access to both Alexa and Google Assistant integration. If you love it (and we're confident you will), choose between monthly ($8.99) or annual ($89) billing. If not, simply let the trial expire—no charges, no cancellation fees, no questions asked.

System Requirements

LoxVoice works with:

• Loxone Miniserver (Gen 1 or Gen 2) running Config 11.0 or later
• Internet connectivity for your Miniserver
• Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant account
• Amazon Echo device or Google Nest/Home device (or smartphone with assistant)

The Cloud-Based Advantage

We built LoxVoice as a cloud-native service from day one because it offers undeniable advantages for voice control:

Instant updates: When Amazon or Google update their voice platforms, LoxVoice adapts automatically. You never need to update firmware, reinstall software, or troubleshoot compatibility issues.

No port forwarding: Hardware solutions require opening ports on your router, creating potential security vulnerabilities. LoxVoice uses secure outbound connections only—no ports to open, no firewall rules to configure.

Remote access: Control your home from anywhere in the world. Since LoxVoice is cloud-based, your voice commands work whether you're at home or on holiday—no VPN required.

No hardware failures: SD cards corrupt. Power supplies die. Network adapters fail. With LoxVoice's cloud service, there's no physical device to fail, replace, or maintain. We maintain 99.9% uptime with enterprise-grade infrastructure.

Security: We use bank-grade encryption (TLS 1.3) for all communications, with your Miniserver credentials encrypted at rest. Your data stays private, secure, and is never shared or sold. We're fully GDPR compliant.

Pricing That Makes Sense

We've structured LoxVoice pricing to be as transparent and fair as possible:

Monthly Plan: $8.99/month with no commitment. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.

Annual Plan: $89/year (equivalent to $5.75/month) - save 2 months compared to monthly billing.

Both plans include:

• Unlimited Loxone devices and controls
• Both Alexa and Google Assistant support
• Natural voice command processing
• Unlimited voice assistant devices (Echo, Google Home, etc.)
• Multi-room and zone control
• Scene and automation activation
• UK-based expert support
• Regular feature updates and improvements

There are no hidden fees, no per-device charges, and no setup costs. What you see is what you pay.

What's Next for LoxVoice

This is just the beginning. We're continuously developing new features based on customer feedback and the evolving smart home landscape. On our roadmap:

• Enhanced natural language understanding for even more conversational commands
• Advanced routine integration with Alexa and Google
• Status queries and feedback ("What's the temperature in the living room?")
• Multi-language support beyond English
• Integration with additional Loxone features and extensions

As a LoxVoice subscriber, you'll receive all these updates automatically at no additional cost.

Join the Voice Control Revolution

Voice control shouldn't be expensive, complicated, or frustrating. It should be accessible, intuitive, and reliable—which is exactly what LoxVoice delivers.

We've built the solution we wished existed when we were helping customers with voice control. Now it's here, and we're excited to share it with the Loxone community.

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LoxVoice is developed and operated by Home Automate (DAPA Solutions Limited), a Loxone Gold Partner with years of experience installing and supporting Loxone smart home systems across the UK. Learn more at home-automate.co.uk.