# HomeControl2.0 — Connect to your home on the go

> Remote home and business security, CCTV, and automation control. (iPhone/iPad app by Pyronix Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecontrol20/id1530949125 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pyronix Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906273568)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 323 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian
- Released: 2021-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecontrol20/id1530949125/reviews.md

## What is HomeControl2.0?

HomeControl2.0 – Smarter, Safer Living

HomeControl2.0 by Pyronix combines advanced security with seamless control, keeping you connected to your home or business.

Key Features:
•	Smart Security: Geofence alerts, biometric login, quick-action widgets, and in-app voice notifications.
•	CCTV Integration: Access live feeds and playback from Pyronix and Hikvision cameras.
•	Personal Help Alarm: SOS messages with location sharing to trusted contacts.
•	Home Automation: Manage smart plugs, monitor energy, and create custom scenes.

Note: Mobile network required for some features. Not a replacement for emergency services.

## Key features

- Geofence alerts
- Biometric login
- CCTV live feeds and playback
- Personal help alarm with location sharing
- Smart plug management
- Custom scene creation

## What do users think of HomeControl2.0?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Decent app when it works
- 🔒 Provides home security

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Poor security when app doesn't work

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login failures
- Inability to view history/notifications
- Blank screens and app crashes
- Inconsistent sensor/zone display

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename sensors
- Push notifications for alarm events
- Remote alarm trigger/siren activation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 214)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecontrol20/id1530949125/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unstable app, regularly cannot connect to alarm

*2026-05-22*

I have rated this 1 star because, frankly, something as fundamental as home security cannot be dependent on an App that has anything less than 100% reliability.
My Pyronix system has been installed for 8 months now and on countless occasions I cannot connect to the alarm to arm or disarm it with the Home Control App.
The issue is not to do with my WiFi because every other connected device in the house still works, even those in the vicinity of the alarm.
Despite troubleshooting with the installer these instabilities continue and the root cause seems to always be the app itself.
I can understand if it was an advanced app and there was the occasional bug, but it’s 2023 and I’m fed up with something as basic as the app not allowing me to log in still being a regular problem; users should not have to tolerate such schoolboy failures on a premium product.

**Developer response:** Good Afternoon, following up on your review. If you are still experiencing issues, please email customer.support@pyronix.com your panel’s unique system ID and we will look into this. Thanks and have a great day.

### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY PYRONIX ALARMS

*2026-05-21*

If like me you’re looking into getting an alarm - don’t make the mistake I made which is “how bad can an app for an alarm be? It just needs to turn it on/off”. Well…it can’t even do that consistently!

I have spent an extortionate amount on this system. Read all the other reviews. This app has been garbage for years. The only response the developer gives is “please reach out to…”

You pay a fee to use this app annually via your alarm company. Even with that fee, Pyronix have clearly made no effort to resolve this as the app never connects to the panel!

### 1/5 — Worst app on phone

*2026-05-21*

Have an alarm system and can’t even log in to it to arm/ disarm. Constantly says ‘times out.
Easily most unreliable app on both my phone and mg wife’s. 
We will be looking to see what other alternatives can be used. 
This just creates more hassle than it’s worth.
Home control, that you can’t control…

### 1/5 — Shocking

*2026-05-21*

Going to change my alarm provider and hopefully the app. Pet trips the alarm, in a separate issue but the app cannot log in, won’t load, various error messages. Therefore cannot check status of alarm or deactivate. Waste of money paying an extra service change to have my alarm company use this app with my system. Use anything else!

### 1/5 — Seems to have stopped working, again.

*2026-05-20*

Not sure what is going on really. App was shocking, few updates was perfect. Seems it has recently had an update again, 24 hours now, unable to access alarm system via the app. Not really fit for purpose when it’s listed as security on your home insurance. Not really sure the subscription for the app side of things is really cost effective. Maybe its time for a change.

**Developer response:** Hi, Following up on your review, please could you confirm if you are still experiencing these issues or if this was resolved? If not resolved, we would like to look at some troubleshooting for you, please could you email customer.support@pyronix.com. Hope to hear from you soon.

### 3/5 — Constantly in time out

*2026-05-17*

It’s good when it works but the app constantly throws me in time out once every two days, pleasd can someone fix as it’s very annoying when you’re driving away from your house and your partner has to turn the car around to do the alarm mannully

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your review. Sorry to hear you are having these issues. Can you please email your panel system ID to customer.support@pyronix.com, so we can take a look at what might be causing the issue? Thanks and have a great day.

### 1/5 — Slow to connect

*2026-05-02, version 6.0.1*

I’ve used the app for years, it’s always been a bit hit and miss but would work. 

The recent version is so unreliable it’s practically unusable. 

It takes minutes to login to my alarm system and that’s only happening 6/10 times. The other times it won’t connect at all. 

If I do manage to login to my system most times I won’t be able to expand the set modes to show all my devices. 

Given the barrage of similar reviews recently there’s clearly been a change made in the app or their systems that’s causing this.

### 1/5 — Slow, glitchy, a joke of an app

*2026-04-28*

This all is truly one of the worst doorbell cameras you could have. Never loads and by the time it does the person ringing the doorbell has already left. It also only starts recording if someone rings the doorbell so if they’ve just loitered near your house you won’t see them. It’s so glitchy and it’s honestly just a massive regret.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your review. Can you please email these details to customer.support@pyronix.com, so we can take a look at what might be causing the issue? Thanks and have a great day.

### 2/5 — Needs update

*2026-04-24, version 6.0.1*

App is working slow

### 2/5 — Unreliable

*2026-04-16*

The app feels unreliable and inconsistent. Notifications sometimes won’t load when opened later, and cameras occasionally disappear from profile. 

There is also significant delay when responding to doorbell notifications, often failing to connect in time. This happens despite having strong 5g and no other connectivity issues: 

Overall the app needs improvement in stability, reliability and response time. 

The products themselves are fab otherwise, the cameras, the car security device. It’s the app that makes the whole brand really frustrating though.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your review. Can you please email these details to customer.support@pyronix.com, so we can take a look at what might be causing the issues? Thanks and have a great day.

## Frequently asked questions about HomeControl2.0

### What does HomeControl2.0 do?

HomeControl2.0 allows you to remotely connect to and control your home or business. It combines smart security features like geofence alerts and biometric login with CCTV integration for live feeds and playback, and home automation capabilities for managing smart devices and creating custom scenes.

### What are the key features of HomeControl2.0?

Key features include smart security with geofence alerts and biometric login, CCTV integration for Pyronix and Hikvision cameras, a personal help alarm with location sharing, and home automation for managing smart plugs and creating custom scenes.

### Is HomeControl2.0 free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

### What are the system requirements for HomeControl2.0?

A mobile network is required for some features of the app to function. It is important to note that the app is not a replacement for official emergency services.

### Who is the target audience for HomeControl2.0?

This app is designed for individuals and business owners who want to enhance the security and control of their properties remotely. It is ideal for those who want to monitor live CCTV feeds, receive security alerts, and manage smart home devices from their mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.0 — 2026-08-11

Bug fixes and improvements

### 6.0.1 — 2026-02-04

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 6.0.0 — 2026-01-13

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.3.0 — 2025-07-21

General bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.1.0 — 2025-03-05

Various bug fixes and improvements.

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