Bugs not fixed in iOS version
Few updates, some bugs in osx (eg not able to save scenes) that have functional impact.
Unreliable and poorly designed
We had our system updated and the new app installed. We have it in our smart phones and a tablet in our house. It worked for a month or so and now is unresponsive. There are no instructions to help trouble shoot.
Please make it available in all countries
Great App, but please make it available in all AppStores
I’m missing Bulgaria for instance
I’m missing Bulgaria for instance
Great app but I can not get it from Bulgarian App Store
The only reason I’m putting one star is because the you can not get it from some European country as Bulgarian App Store. I can have it on Android from Bulgarian Google Play but still not available in Bulgarian App Store. Hope it is in the works.
Reboot, reboot reboot
Have to turn my iPhone 11 off and back on every time I need to make any change to heating. Had this happen on earlier iPhone too. Deleting App and reloading does fix it either. Really, really frustrating.
Update layout
Great device love it. The layout of the app is out dated and should be revamped to fit a more aesthetically pleasing experience with the app for the consumer to look at.
Just the licensing is an issue
I am a happy user of this software and have been for many months.
I can connect over wifi or anywhere by 3G and see what is going on back at the house and control everything I need to.
I am only just starting to see the full potential of this app but am also totally confident that it will grow with the needs of the house.
In my eyes, Gira is at the top end of quality when it comes to KNX products, whether it be the switches on the wall or this software.
Latest update looks interesting and it's nice to see active maintenance.
Now to the bad:
I can understand the high price tag. If you have taken the plunge into the world of KNX and the Gira Homeserver then you have already invested a lot in home automation. But I do not like to pay for an app twice. It should be universal. This would mean I can install it on my iPad and get the benefit I have paid for, but if the wife wants a copy then she pays a licence again which seems fair. Making me pay for an iPad version actually means I just keep my more useful iPhone version and I have a slightly sour taste in the mouth from Gira's approach.
If they fixed this I'm actually more likely to prompt the wife to buy her copy, which right now I am not doing.
I can connect over wifi or anywhere by 3G and see what is going on back at the house and control everything I need to.
I am only just starting to see the full potential of this app but am also totally confident that it will grow with the needs of the house.
In my eyes, Gira is at the top end of quality when it comes to KNX products, whether it be the switches on the wall or this software.
Latest update looks interesting and it's nice to see active maintenance.
Now to the bad:
I can understand the high price tag. If you have taken the plunge into the world of KNX and the Gira Homeserver then you have already invested a lot in home automation. But I do not like to pay for an app twice. It should be universal. This would mean I can install it on my iPad and get the benefit I have paid for, but if the wife wants a copy then she pays a licence again which seems fair. Making me pay for an iPad version actually means I just keep my more useful iPhone version and I have a slightly sour taste in the mouth from Gira's approach.
If they fixed this I'm actually more likely to prompt the wife to buy her copy, which right now I am not doing.
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Great app, licensing lets it down.
I would not normally write a review but in the interest of balance I feel I should as the previous comment is more indicative of sub standard installer than problems with the app itself.
Overall the app is brilliant, with an easy to use and understand menu structure. Interaction with the KNX system is in real time, two way with absolutely no delay what so ever. All functions of a KNX installation can be operated, be it lighting, blinds, climate, view cameras etc. The app itself can not be directly integrated with the Gira door comms system which is frustrating, but they have since overcome this with Skype interaction.
The app can be used globally, using a 3g or 4g connection, depending on your installers willingness to provide its full functionality (it takes very minimal time and networking knowledge). The app is not user configurable in any significant way, but I cant think of a single, reputable home automation app on the market worth having that is.
The licensing issue is poor, with multiple payments required for different accounts or device types.
Overall a good solid, reliable app, but like all home automation systems, only as good as the person who programs it.
If you are interested in Gira, or KNX in general, feel free to visit us at www.sagarsmarthomes.co.uk for more information or advice.
Overall the app is brilliant, with an easy to use and understand menu structure. Interaction with the KNX system is in real time, two way with absolutely no delay what so ever. All functions of a KNX installation can be operated, be it lighting, blinds, climate, view cameras etc. The app itself can not be directly integrated with the Gira door comms system which is frustrating, but they have since overcome this with Skype interaction.
The app can be used globally, using a 3g or 4g connection, depending on your installers willingness to provide its full functionality (it takes very minimal time and networking knowledge). The app is not user configurable in any significant way, but I cant think of a single, reputable home automation app on the market worth having that is.
The licensing issue is poor, with multiple payments required for different accounts or device types.
Overall a good solid, reliable app, but like all home automation systems, only as good as the person who programs it.
If you are interested in Gira, or KNX in general, feel free to visit us at www.sagarsmarthomes.co.uk for more information or advice.
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OK but...
This app enables one to do most, but not all operations that are available on a Gira client panel, and it is nice to be able to have another device to control one's house. However, one wonders why one must pay for this app at all. After spending thousands on a Gira system, one would expect this to be part of the package, but Gira seems intent on capturing more of our money with this app. Although technically one should be able to download multiple copies of the app, this is nonsense because users with different IDs and different devices (iPhone, iPad) all require a separate paid download. (if you have an iPhone and an iPad, this will require two paid app downloads; furthermore if your partner has a different ID for their iPhone this will require an additonal paid download!)
The app will enable one to see cctv video next to the server with wifi connection, but not when travelling. Furthermore, the app seems to freeze quite often in the "system" setting. There is no meaningful documentation anywhere, and the costumization of output, e.g., graphs is in the hand of the systems integrator, and not the user of this app. The app only works with wifi connection, and doesnt do anything useful in a 3G or 4G.
In essence, it is a limited app, with some bugs, and one is expected to pay multiple times to download it according to the number of users and devices in one's house. This isn’t a very enlightened licensing policy for this very expensive app.
The app will enable one to see cctv video next to the server with wifi connection, but not when travelling. Furthermore, the app seems to freeze quite often in the "system" setting. There is no meaningful documentation anywhere, and the costumization of output, e.g., graphs is in the hand of the systems integrator, and not the user of this app. The app only works with wifi connection, and doesnt do anything useful in a 3G or 4G.
In essence, it is a limited app, with some bugs, and one is expected to pay multiple times to download it according to the number of users and devices in one's house. This isn’t a very enlightened licensing policy for this very expensive app.
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Unfortunately This App Does Not Work
I have not been able to get this app to work, infact it just hangs and won't log in. I expected it to be really smooth with the very minumum of a help button or someway of learning how to use it or report an error.
I assume that the download has not worked correctly or being the first version there is a problem, however there does not seem to be a fix or anyway of contacting Gira for support via the app.
AT £59 THIS REALLY MUST BE AVOIDED UNTIL SOMEONE FIXES THE APP.
If I find out why it does not work I will post again
I assume that the download has not worked correctly or being the first version there is a problem, however there does not seem to be a fix or anyway of contacting Gira for support via the app.
AT £59 THIS REALLY MUST BE AVOIDED UNTIL SOMEONE FIXES THE APP.
If I find out why it does not work I will post again
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