# HomeGuru > SmartLinc INSTEON controller app for managing home scenes and devices. (iPhone/iPad app by zenwheel.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguru/id343377292 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [zenwheel](https://appshunter.io/developer/343377295) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 5 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguru/id343377292/reviews.md ## What is HomeGuru? If you have a SmartLinc INSTEON controller from SmartLabs (part #2412N, not an INSTEON Hub), HomeGuru is the perfect way to control your home's lights and appliances. It allows you to view a list of all configured scenes in your house, view their status and control them by sending on, off or fade commands to them. It is much quicker and friendlier than using the web interface to the device, especially if you use authentication. HomeGuru supports all the devices the SmartLinc knows about automatically, no further configuration is necessary. IMPORTANT: HomeGuru supports SmartLinc firmware version 3.0 (iPhone 2.0). It is known to work with 2.8 without device status. (To check your version, look for Firmware Version under the General Settings.) Make sure you have a supported version before purchasing. If you have communication problems with your SmartLinc, please contact us for assistance or send an error report under your controller in settings. ## Key features - Control lights and appliances - View and manage scenes - Send on, off, and fade commands - Automatic device support - User-friendly interface ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguru/id343377292/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Awesome Insteon Controller *2013-01-30* Worth every penny. Great app for controlling your insteon home from anywhere in the world. Works really well. Developer is super-responsive to any questions or issues. ### 4/5 — Fast Control of Insteon switches *2012-12-02* My Insteon switches respond almost immediately with this app, unlike MobiLinc. I wish I could control my Insteon thermostat. The blue indicator when a dimmer is off makes it appear like its turned on. Would like to see gray for off and blue or red for on. ### 2/5 — Developer is responsive - but app still lacks features *2012-03-22* It's one of the better Insteon drivers out there. Could be so much more as people start getting more and more iOS devices in their homes. For me - it needs the ability to hide devices/scenes - or specify favorites… I don't want the same view to show on all of my iOS devices. That's something that wants to be configured client-side… not from the server/controller interface. ### 3/5 — I wish I bought this sooner, but... *2012-02-10* ... having unfortunately paid for and tried most of the other Insteon- compatible remote controllers, I wish I had stumbled upon this one first. Most of the apps out there are simple enough, but getting them to work is such a pain... and when they do, they are slow to refresh the on/off status of a device, or simply time-out while doing so. Initially I had much better luck with HomeGuru, but over the past few months it's also had some failures to refresh and device time-outs. I also agree with some of the other reviewers that the graphic interface could use some improvement, but I think it's still one of the best available. ### 5/5 — You will like this *2011-08-03* Just what I wanted. Presents just what you need, efficiently. Once I understood how to format my addresses, it was smooth and effortless. Takes the drudgery out of getting to your device to operate it. Response is immediate. Forget Mobilinc. Also, support from Scott is right there, just ask. ### 4/5 — Very good *2011-07-03, version 3.0* This app works much better than mobilinc pro. It is much faster. A option to show only "My Favorites" would be very nice. ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2011-03-04, version 2.0.3* Great app; much more user friendly and reliable than the other 'popular' one. This app hasn't missed a command or status update even once in the time I have been using it. Can't say that for all the others I have tried out. ### 3/5 — A good start *2010-12-28* I like e compact list of all the scenes and devices. Unfortunately the simulated light switch is space consuming and inefficient. If this app had a set of buttons to control each device, it would fit in the same amount of space and provide quick access to the controls without the simulated switch. A slider bar for brightness would be the best control type, with on and off steady end. Started crashing when I tried to add authentication to an existing controller. I deleted the app and reinstalled and it worked again. This is a great start to a good controller. I hope they keep improving it. ### 1/5 — screwer *2010-03-04* this thing screwed me i paid 17$ and then when i press off it doesnt work!!!!!!!dont buy it ### 5/5 — It works!!!!!! *2010-02-03* More graphics pls. and thermostat control. Customer service is awesome too. ## Frequently asked questions about HomeGuru ### What devices does HomeGuru support? HomeGuru specifically supports SmartLinc INSTEON controllers (part #2412N). It automatically recognizes all devices configured within your SmartLinc, requiring no additional setup. ### What firmware versions are compatible with HomeGuru? HomeGuru supports SmartLinc firmware version 3.0 and iPhone firmware version 2.0. It is also known to work with firmware version 2.8, though device status may not be available. ### How does HomeGuru compare to the web interface? HomeGuru offers a significantly quicker and more user-friendly experience for controlling your home's lights and appliances compared to using the device's web interface, especially when authentication is involved. ### Is HomeGuru free to use? Yes, HomeGuru is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use. ### Does HomeGuru have ads? No, HomeGuru does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application. ### What platforms is HomeGuru available on? HomeGuru is available for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on these Apple platforms. ### How often is HomeGuru updated? The latest version of HomeGuru is 4.2.0, released on September 2, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support. ### What is the user rating for HomeGuru? HomeGuru has an average rating of 3.7 stars, based on 3 user reviews. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.3.0 — 2026-08-09 Stability fixes ### 4.2.0 — 2025-09-02 Updated for newer devices. ### 4.1.0 — 2022-05-30 Bug fix to handle newer ISY devices. ### 4.0.1 — 2019-11-11 Support for dark mode. ### 4.0.0 — 2016-09-17 Updated for iOS 10 ## Apps similar to HomeGuru | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Viewu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewu/id6502717790) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Utilities | | [HUESSEN](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huessen/id6739765367) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Carousel Daily](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carousel-daily/id6470936852) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Watch Battery Logger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-battery-logger/id1380489553) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [Imgpls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgpls/id6639617400) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Utilities | | [Joint Craft - 3D Printer app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249) | 4.3 (58) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by zenwheel - [Caar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caar/id424562803) All apps by zenwheel: https://appshunter.io/developer/343377295 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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