# By-phone

> SMS-based remote control and monitoring for Vimar home automation systems. (iPhone/iPad app by VIMAR Spa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by-phone/id411409044 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VIMAR Spa](https://appshunter.io/developer/401438010)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by-phone/id411409044/reviews.md

## What is By?

Manage the By-me home automation system and the ClimaPhone chronothermostat directly via your iPhone.
You can control the lights, shutters, temperatures, scenarios and the alarm system of your home via simple SMS that can be seen on your display screen  with stylized and intuitive icons.
Not controlling but also checking; by sending an sms you can check the status of the system's devices at any time.
By-phone lets you communicate with the By-me home automation system; you will receive a sms that will let you know if the lights are on or off, if a shutter is closed or opened, if the burglar alarm system is activated, etc.

Vimar positive energy; production of electric material for traditional and home automation systems for residential and tertiary purposes.

## Key features

- Remote control of lights and shutters
- Temperature management via chronothermostat
- Alarm system monitoring
- Check device status via SMS
- Receive system status notifications
- Intuitive icon-based interface

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by-phone/id411409044/reviews.md

### 1/5 — it doesn't work

*2013-09-23*

it's impossible to set up the first configuration!!! try to solve the problem

## Frequently asked questions about By

### Does By-phone have ads?

By-phone is free to download and use and does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does By-phone support?

By-phone is designed for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is By-phone updated?

The latest version of By-phone is 2.4, last updated on June 12, 2018.

### What is the age rating for By-phone?

By-phone has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I check my home's system status with By-phone?

Yes, you can check the status of your system's devices at any time by sending an SMS. You will receive notifications about lights, shutters, and the alarm system.

### What home automation systems is By-phone compatible with?

By-phone is specifically designed to manage the By-me home automation system and the ClimaPhone chronothermostat.

### Is By-phone available for Android devices?

Based on the provided data, By-phone is only supported on iPhone and iPod devices, not Android.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2018-06-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bugfix

### 2.3 — 2018-05-04

-Added the possibility of automatic confirmation SMS message request of the command sent
-Added the possibility of switiching ON/INT/PAR/OFF and knowing the state off all areas with a single SMS message
-Added the possibility of accessing the 01706 communicator with a single PIN input (parameter “protected access” = OFF)
-Added the possibility of switching a system output ON or OFF

### 2.2 — 2016-07-14

Added management of By-alarm system

### 2.1 — 2016-02-10

Bug fix

### 2.0 — 2015-10-26

Adding management of the thermostat touch (02951)

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All apps by VIMAR Spa: https://appshunter.io/developer/401438010

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