# Home — user reviews > 2,130 indexed App Store user reviews of Home by Apple, rated 2.20/5 from 5,956 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home/id1110145103/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home/id1110145103.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,231 · 4★ 356 · 3★ 354 · 2★ 620 · 1★ 3,395 ## What do users think of Home? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Works well - 🔒 Secure - 👍 Intuitive interface - 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem - 🚀 Reliable when it works **Cons** - 🐛 Unreliable connectivity - 🐛 Devices frequently show as 'not responding' - 🐛 Buggy after updates - 🐛 Inconsistent performance - 🐛 Limited compatibility with non-Apple devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Automations not working as expected - Devices randomly disappearing from the app - Invitations not being received - Camera playback issues - Siri commands not recognized **Most requested features** - More customization options - Improved automation capabilities - Better troubleshooting tools - Backup and restore functionality - Expanded device compatibility ## Newest reviews (16 of 2,130) ### 2/5 — Mkerda *2026-08-11, version 2.8* Es una basura me arruinó el teléfono ya no se apaga mi celular ### 2/5 — Limited and Weak *2026-08-10, version 2.8* It routinely loses connectivity with our “smart” accessories making this app pretty useless due to its lack of dependability. ### 2/5 — i never write reviews *2026-08-05, version 2.8* so you know this is bad this is barely functional. when it does function it’s like fine i guess nothing special, but holy mother of god when it stops working so does my entire gd house. i just changed internet services and it has been a nightmare. im going insane. i just reinstalled every lightbulb in my home and it’s only sometimes recognizing any of them. i mean it was having trouble getting them to turn off before but it was at least RECOGNIZING them on the old wifi. seriously what on earth is happening, i factory reset every. single. bulb. what more do you want from me? ### 1/5 — Stuck for 8 years *2026-08-03, version 2.8* Stuck on “Loading Accessories and Scenes” still 8 year later after this problem became rampant across iPhone users. Ridiculously difficult app to work with since it, well, won’t work with you. At all. I’m not resetting and erasing my entire life off of this phone just to get one stupid app to mayybeee start working again, especially when it never really did. Apparently that’s what it takes. Do not recommend it. ### 1/5 — Sits and spins indefinitely *2026-08-03, version 2.8* I’ve never used this app until I had to update it for a third party app that uses it somehow. I’ve tried several times to update it, trying several different things like deleting it then redownloading it, but it just spins and spins saying it’s “updating home” and that it will take a “few minutes” to update. I let it spin for over an hour, and then gave up. Can’t believe it’s an Apple app! ### 1/5 — Used to be ok *2026-08-01, version 2.8* Stopped working with Hive UK smart devices after iOS 26.6. ### 1/5 — Can’t use *2026-08-01, version 2.8* The app won’t open. Thermostat app says I need to update this one, yet it won’t open up. ### 4/5 — 👍🧔🏿 *2026-07-30, version 2.8* 👧🏿🔸 ### 1/5 — I have to return Apple TV 4K *2026-07-30, version 2.8* Just doesn’t work, no matter what ### 1/5 — بغداد *2026-07-24, version 2.8* H ### 1/5 — Horrible durability *2026-07-23, version 2.8* I was spying on my buddy painting his rifle in the garage and a pranked him by making monster noises, then he shot the camera! Don’t prank with this cam! Cannot handle 2k 433 version .iud shotgun bullets! ### 2/5 — Not really okay *2026-07-20, version 2.8* its not bad but i just wanted to turn the AC into cooling, but after i do that, it keeps on turning back to heating, and judging by all the other reviews, i will not recommend it, unless you like getting raigebaited:( ### 1/5 — DON’T USE *2026-07-15, version 2.8* Do not buy the Home Pod!! It has to connect to this and mine has suddenly started randomly playing music and it won’t stop. There’s no way to turn this stupid thing off!! ### 1/5 — Does NOT update *2026-07-14, version 2.8* Software tries to force me to switch to two factor authentication, which is NOT an option regarding MY security. I do not care about Apple security. When I decline, update quits. Bottom line - DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. waiting for Apple to make It work. ### 1/5 — Dropped home pod *2026-07-14, version 2.8* Constantly my home pod get disconnected from the home app. Which then takes away my cameras and doorbell. The app keeps telling me the apple account is incorrect when it’s the same account logged into my phone, computer, watch and iPad. This app seems buggy and not reliable. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2026-07-14, version 2.8* Doesn’t sync with other apps and very buggy. Get your stuff together, Apple ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — The worst tech ever *2026-08-19, version 2.8* It’s seems like no one has ever put any consideration into actually having the tech work. Takes forever to load. Constantly malfunctions. Doesn’t connect to the hardware. The list goes on. ### 1/5 — No update or way to troubleshoot problems *2026-08-18, version 2.8* Can not connect my pod and there’s no way to troubleshoot shoot it from here. ### 1/5 — FIX IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2026-08-17, version 2.8* FIX IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’VE HAD IT WITH THESE SMART ACCESSORIES DISCONNECTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U FIX THEM RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — If only… *2026-08-15, version 2.8* This app would be alot better if it allowed you to use all smart home brands. I don’t want to pay 100 dollars for a single Hue light bulb. ### 1/5 — So bad *2026-08-10, version 2.8* I’m forced to download to access devices. So shet. So bad hate it so much!!!!!!!!!!!!! So poo Note- use to be good but keep changing stuff. The more they change the less things work 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 ### 1/5 — Pire appli *2026-08-07, version 2.8* Compliqué quand que ca devrait pas ### 1/5 — READ NOW *2026-08-05, version 2.8* So idk I just don’t like the app color ### 1/5 — Forced garbage app *2026-08-05, version 2.8* Constantly wants you to “upgrade” to the + version ### 1/5 — Apple failed on this one *2026-08-05, version 2.8* This app is buggy and always has been. It often says there is a “network issue” with devices that work fine. Updates to individually speakers take forever and often don’t resolve issues. It’s very annoying and I am always hoping there will be a major update that improves the UX and actual functionality of the hardware… but it never comes. ### 1/5 — Garbage app *2026-08-03, version 2.8* I cannot get Home to start up any Philips Hue color program accurately. It just assigns random colors to a few random lights. Very disappointed. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 🏆 感谢 Apple Home 不嫌弃老设备！ *2026-08-11, version 2.8* 我的第一代 Aqara Hub（ZHWG11LM）网关已经被小米和Aqara 嫌弃了，连他们自己的 App 都不愿意再支持自己的产品，在你这里Apple Home 居然还可以正常使用。 现在我甚至可以直接对 Siri 说：「Siri，关网关的灯」，它真的就把网关自己的彩色灯关掉了。😄 别人家的逻辑是：设备老了 → 不支持 → 换新的。 Apple Home 却是：哦？第一代？还能用？那就继续用呗。😎 希望 Apple Home继续保持，哪天能看到更新的、更方便的功能展现，不要轻易放弃那些还能正常工作的老设备！ ——一个正在使用“老古董”的用户 🤭🤭 ### 5/5 — Best home app on the market. *2026-08-07, version 2.8* Best home app on the market. I love how reliable and everything works together. ### 5/5 — Teehee *2026-08-05, version 2.8* 👨🏻 👕 👖 ### 5/5 — Great *2026-07-27, version 2.8* Solid home app ### 5/5 — Apple home report *2026-07-06, version 2.8* There could never be a smart home act better than this. You help me with my everyday life super fast automation. I can turn on any lights any air conditioning the shower or maybe even the fridge Wait, can it control the toilet? Just kidding? But really though I am so thankful that Apple created this app to help people with their everyday life ### 5/5 — It’s a good app *2026-06-25, version 2.8* You need to get lights that are compatible with apple home to use that light on Apple home ### 5/5 — Very smooth UI very fast response time five stars like everything Apple *2026-05-13, version 2.8* Ultra fast works for manner and HomeKit really nice speakers five star act ### 5/5 — Garage Door Keypad *2026-05-03, version 2.8* Looks like keypad but only opens with iPhone. Should have its own home key. There is no security in garage door openers. ### 5/5 — Hacked by app finishing la branch fasion ring leader *2026-04-02, version 2.8* Asa ### 5/5 — W app *2026-03-24, version 2.8* lowkey goated for my house cuz when me when me being me is me fr tho bruvah --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*