# Orbit Home — Smart Garage Door Control

> Remote control and monitoring for smart garage door openers and controllers. (iPhone/iPad app by Skylink Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-home/id1375796623 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skylink Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/553398083)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-home/id1375796623/reviews.md

## What is Orbit Home?

Skylink's Orbit allows you to control and monitor Skyilnk's Wi-Fi enabled smart garage door opener and universal smart garage door controller, Nova.  

Have control and peace of mind of your garage door. Check garage door status from anywhere with your smartphone and never forget to close your garage door again. 

Features: 
- Control and monitor garage door opener remotely
- Get real time push notification alerts when door is open, closed
- Control the light of the garage door opener
- Share access with family members or friends, with either temporary access or permanent  access  
- Monitor multiple doors 

You need either one of the following Wi-Fi enabled devices to use the Orbit App.
- Skylink Wi-Fi enabled garage door opener
- Nova Universal Smart Garage Door Controller

For more information on Skylink's Orbit, please visit www.skylinkhome.com.

## Key features

- Remote garage door control
- Real-time status monitoring
- Push notifications for door activity
- Garage door opener light control
- Share access with others
- Monitor multiple garage doors

## What do users think of Orbit Home?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🤫 Quiet garage door operation
- 📱 Easy-to-use intuitive interface
- 🔔 Real-time door status notifications
- 🌐 Remote access from anywhere
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🔋 Battery backup functionality
- 👥 Multi-user sharing capability
- ⚡ Simple setup process (when working)
- 🎯 Effective door control (when operational)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📡 Unreliable WiFi connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Inconsistent performance (works 60% of the time)
- 🔌 Random disconnections requiring manual resets
- ❌ Cannot open/close door despite showing online status
- 🚫 Broken registration and login process
- 📵 Notifications frequently fail or are delayed
- ⚠️ Delayed push notifications (hours late)
- 🔐 Email verification code entry freezes
- 🌐 Only works on local WiFi, fails on cellular data
- ⏳ Slow response times and timeouts
- 🔄 Requires frequent app restarts and device resets
- 📊 Inaccurate door status display
- 🎛️ Poor remote control signal range (10 feet max)
- ⚙️ Inadequate customer support
- 🔄 Broken user sharing feature
- 🔋 Fast battery drain on door sensors

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Email verification code entry freezes during signup
- Login timeout errors preventing access
- App won't recognize email addresses when adding users
- WiFi connectivity detection fails despite active connection
- Door opens partially on its own then closes
- Push notifications delayed by hours
- Door status shows incorrect state (open when closed)
- App crashes after iPhone OS updates
- Cannot complete initial setup process
- Requires multiple setup attempts (5+ times)
- Door won't respond to app commands despite showing online
- Random online/offline status cycling
- Notifications stopped working after recent updates
- App requires login every time despite Face ID enabled
- Advanced WiFi settings (5GHz) cause connection failures
- Door sensor frequently disconnects from WiFi

**Most requested features**

- Apple HomeKit integration
- Apple Watch app support
- CarPlay support
- Automatic door closing with timer
- Scheduled closing times
- Notification alerts for doors left open too long
- LED light timer control
- Google Home integration (already exists but needs improvement)
- Dark mode
- Home screen widget for quick access
- Siri voice control support
- Door open duration alerts
- Light status toggle indicator
- Two-way voice/camera integration improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 98)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-home/id1375796623/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Alerts come late, becomes unresponsive a lot of time

*2026-07-31, version 3.8*

Alerts are received hours after opening or closing giving panic attacks.
What’s worse is, after a delayed alert, it then becomes unresponsive and won’t open or close.

After these issues can be addressed, it would also be nice to get notification or be able to schedule auto closing if not closed in a certain amount of time.

### 4/5 — iOS 26.6 not compatible

*2026-07-25, version 3.7*

I recently updated my phone to iOS 26.6 and since then the Orbit app is not opening or closing my garage doors. However, I am still receiving open/close notifications when the doors are opened or closed via other methods.

### 1/5 — Terrible customer service

*2026-07-09, version 3.7*

App does not function properly. After most recent app update it will not operate my garage door. Skylink customer service has sent me 2 different WiFi adapters- apparently that is all they know to do for the app

### 2/5 — App stopped working

*2026-06-24, version 3.7*

Not very happy with this stopped working garage door no use having out something that doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Absolute rubbish

*2026-06-23, version 3.7*

Wouldn’t buy this garage opener again.  The app is so hit and miss and is constantly playing up.  Save yourself the money and get a different opener!!!

### 2/5 — What happened?

*2026-06-20, version 3.7*

This app has been working great for 5 years or so. Updated last week and now neither garage door functions with the app. Way to go. Hope you fix it soon.

### 2/5 — Needs more features

*2026-06-06, version 3.7*

I wish there was an option to alert if the garage door was left open for a period of time or after a certain hour of the night.

### 3/5 — May/03 update has issue now

*2026-05-03, version 3.6*

The app can’t show correctly current situation of door is opening or closed after updating.

### 1/5 — Bad App

*2026-04-16, version 3.4*

I hope the opener works better than this app. It freezes up every time I try entering the emailed verification code.

### 1/5 — Doesn't function, terrible design and infrastructure

*2026-02-13, version 3.4*

Awful app. Doesn't work, glitches, not updated, list goes on. Makes me want to return my opener.

## Frequently asked questions about Orbit Home

### What does the Orbit Home app do?

The Orbit Home app allows you to remotely control and monitor your Skylink Wi-Fi enabled smart garage door opener or Nova Universal Smart Garage Door Controller. You can check the status of your garage door from anywhere, receive alerts when it opens or closes, and even control the opener's light.

### What are the key features of the Orbit Home app?

Key features include remote control and monitoring of your garage door, real-time push notifications for door status changes, control of the garage door opener's light, the ability to share access with family or friends, and the option to monitor multiple garage doors.

### Is the Orbit Home app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, to utilize its features, you need to have a compatible Skylink Wi-Fi enabled garage door opener or a Nova Universal Smart Garage Door Controller. The provided data indicates the app is free with in-app purchases, though specific purchase details are not elaborated.

### What devices are compatible with the Orbit Home app?

To use the Orbit Home app, you must have either a Skylink Wi-Fi enabled garage door opener or the Nova Universal Smart Garage Door Controller. The app is designed to work exclusively with these specific Skylink devices.

### How can I use the Orbit Home app for security and convenience?

The app enhances security by allowing you to check your garage door status remotely, ensuring it's closed when you're away, and providing instant alerts for any activity. It offers convenience by letting you open or close the door from your smartphone and manage access for others without needing to be physically present.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8 — 2026-07-31

System upgrade

### 3.7 — 2026-06-02

system upgrade

### 3.6 — 2026-05-03

System upgrade

### 3.5 — 2026-04-30

fix bugs

### 3.4 — 2025-12-29

fix bugs

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