# MG i–SMART

> Intelligent connectivity system for MG vehicles, integrating driver, car, and internet. (iPhone/iPad app by SAIC MOTOR Overseas Intelligent Mobility Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mg-ismart/id1567002359 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SAIC MOTOR Overseas Intelligent Mobility Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658991272)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.22/5 from 402 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 277 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French and 23 more
- Released: 2021-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mg-ismart/id1567002359/reviews.md

## What is MG i?

MG iSmart is an intelligent connectivity system that integrates communication between driver, car, and the internet.
To use MG iSmart you first need to register your MG vehicle in the app and app functions depend on the MG model used.
The app facilitates a smoother day-to-day use of your MG and enables you to remotely check the status of your car.
Download the app and discover firsthand a full list of functions!

## Key features

- Vehicle status check
- Remote car monitoring
- Driver-car-internet integration
- Vehicle registration
- Model-dependent functions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mg-ismart/id1567002359/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Gut, ausbaufähig

*2026-06-05*

An heißen oder kalten Tagen das Auto auf die gewünschte Temperatur vor zu Klematisieren empfinde ich schon als Luxuriös, ich persönlich würde es begrüßen wenn es ein Update gäbe bei dem man einstellen kann das die eingestellten Settings im Auto so bleiben und ich nicht bei jedem Fahrzeugstart neu Eco einstellen muss, denn man wird sich schon was dabei gedacht haben wenn man es jedes Mal wieder einstellt. 

WICHTIG: An alle die es nicht wussten, wenn man oben rechts auf das Häuschen mit dem Auto drückt und dann auf das Autobild unter Fahrzeugmanagement, dann kann man sich den Kilometerstand anzeigen lassen ohne extra zum Auto zu gehen (dieser braucht manchmal ein bisschen zum aktualisieren) die Funktion besteht ist allerdings eher versteckt, ich denke die App ist schon fortgeschritten zum Vergleich wie sie am Anfang war, sie stürzt auch nicht mehr ganz so häufig ab, (beziehungsweise der Token ist verfallen und man muss sich neu anmelden) aber die App ist noch verbesserungsfähig.

Aber Rom wurde auch nicht an einem Tag erbaut daher möchte ich nicht Zuviel meckern, und besser hinkriegen könnte ich es selbst nicht.

### 2/5 — Buggy

*2026-06-05*

Frustrating experience coming from Tesla where everything just worked. Sometimes I can connect to the car via the app, other times I can’t. It’s a complete lottery. Not what you want from a car app. With the Tesla I used to leave the car key at home and rely on my phone. I would love to do that with the MG but I cannot rely on this app so I have to take a physical car key with me. Feels like a step back in convenience and technology. I’m sure it could be easily fixed with a software update so I have no idea why MG don’t do this. Until then it’s 2 stars.

### 4/5 — Photos

*2026-06-01*

Bizarre de ne pas pouvoir envoyer d’infos sur d’éventuels problèmes sans donner l’autorisation à MG  d’aller « fouiller » dans nos photo qui doivent rester personnelles !

### 4/5 — Inzwischen ganz stabil

*2026-05-19*

Sicherer Verbindubgsaufbau meistens möglich, außer das Auto schlief zu lange. Was ich aber vermisse ist eine Anzeige der aktuellen Kilometer. Abrufbar sind sie ja, wie die Leasing App zeigt. Warum nicht auch hier? Und warum kann ich nur zwei Mitbenutzer anlegen in der App?

### 3/5 — Correct mais pas transcendant

*2026-05-15*

L’application est dans l’ensemble correct et fonctionne relativement bien, cependant elle manque à mon sens de quelques fonctionnalités (Odomètre du véhicule/ statistiques lors des trajets précédents / consommation / la possibilité de voir si les fenêtres sont ouverte ou fermé (MG4) / Des réglages plus avancée pour les fonctions de chauffage/climatisation / indicateur de maintenance… En bref l’application mériterait d’être un peu plus complète au niveau de la remontée d’information des différents calculateurs… 
L’esthétique de celle ci pourrait à mon sens également être modernisé.
Et dernier point (je rêve beaucoup) la possibilité « Enfin » de pouvoir mettre à jour notre système d’infodivertissement à distance pourquoi pas via l’application (en Bluetooth??)

### 1/5 — Nothing useful works

*2026-05-11*

App connected to the car and recognises where the car is parked via the GPS tracker, but the battery charge percentage is stuck at 76% on the app even though I have driven it to under 20% and recharged it to over 80% in the few weeks I’ve owned the car. Not able to switch anything on or off remotely. Not able to turn on or off climate control. Not able to set charge percentage. Not able to tell the car to start or stop charging. Not able to lock or unlock car via app. Basically just a car tracker at this point if I ever forget where I’ve parked the car.

### 4/5 — Presque ca

*2026-05-09*

Manque pilotage fenetre a distance et compatibilité planificateur iphone

### 1/5 — Expensive Car, Cheap Broken App & Non-Existent Support

*2026-05-06*

Absolutely terrible app for such an expensive car. The whole experience feels unfinished and unreliable. Half of the time the app cannot connect to the vehicle, remote commands fail randomly, and basic functions like checking vehicle status or controlling the car remotely often stop working completely after a few minutes.

The interface looks modern, but underneath it is full of bugs, delays, server errors and constant connection problems. Sometimes the car appears offline for hours for no reason. Adding users, remote lock/unlock, climate control and status updates are painfully inconsistent.

What makes it even worse is the complete lack of support. There is practically no response from customer service, and when owners report problems, they are ignored or left waiting without any real solution. For an app connected to such an expensive vehicle, this level of support is unacceptable.

In 2026 there is simply no excuse for software this unreliable. Other manufacturers offer stable and responsive apps, while MG iSMART feels like an unfinished beta test. Owner forums and app reviews are full of people reporting the exact same issues: failed remote commands, cars randomly going offline, server connection problems and app crashes.

Honestly one of the worst car companion apps I have ever used. The car itself may be good, but the app seriously damages the ownership experience.

### 4/5 — Great setup but some minor issues

*2026-04-25*

Fantastic display and easy to use application, give you pretty much the basics of what you need, as with some previous reviews there is a bit more that could be done to make it better, only issue I’m finding now is I keep getting kicked out of the app for ‘being logged in on another device’ which seems to be a common issue. Other than that great work and support from the creators

### 3/5 — Great but a few improvements would be even better

*2026-04-24*

The MG IM5 is a fantastic EV, but the iSMART app currently only shows the WLTP range. This is frustrating as the car itself is set to DFRE (Dynamic Range) for accuracy. Please add an option to the app settings to show the DFRE range so the phone matches the dashboard! It would make the app 5 stars for me. Would also be good to be able to check the AVR camera feeds remotely through the app like similar vehicles. 

Also, a note on app speed. Coming from a Stellantis car previously, it’s great to see how responsive it is and how quickly it sends commands and sees vehicle status.

## Frequently asked questions about MG i

### What is MG i–SMART?

MG i–SMART is an intelligent connectivity system designed to integrate communication between the driver, their MG car, and the internet. It allows for remote checking of your car's status and facilitates smoother daily use.

### How do I start using MG i–SMART?

To use MG i–SMART, you first need to register your MG vehicle within the app. The available functions will then depend on the specific MG model you own.

### What kind of features does MG i–SMART offer?

MG i–SMART offers features such as remotely checking your car's status and integrating communication between you, your vehicle, and the internet. A full list of functions can be discovered within the app.

### Is MG i–SMART available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, MG i–SMART is currently only supported on iPhone devices. It is not indicated as available for Android.

### What is the age rating for MG i–SMART?

MG i–SMART has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating is determined by app store guidelines.

### How often is MG i–SMART updated?

The latest version of MG i–SMART is 3.1.5, and it was last updated on June 5, 2026. This indicates a recent update, though the frequency of future updates is not specified.

### Does MG i–SMART have ads?

No, MG i–SMART does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user rating for MG i–SMART?

MG i–SMART has an average rating of 3.2 stars, based on 402 user ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.5 — 2026-06-05

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.1.4 — 2026-05-15

1.Siri shortcuts
2.The personal center has added an OSS display entry.
3.Cross-Region VehicleBinding
4.Pre Drive

### 3.1.3 — 2026-01-09

Optimize account registration process.
Bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.1.2 — 2025-10-15

1.Add new models
2.Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.1.1 — 2025-08-12

Add new models
Bug fixes and improvements

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All apps by SAIC MOTOR Overseas Intelligent Mobility Technology Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1658991272

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