# OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 — Shade Motorization

> Smart shade motorization and automation for connected window coverings. (iPhone/iPad app by Timber Blinds, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otto-home-control-20/id1489396018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Timber Blinds, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444816418)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2019-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otto-home-control-20/id1489396018/reviews.md

## What is OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0?

Experience with the OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 app by OTTO HOME CONTROL.

Organize your shades by room, create personalized scenes, and set timers to automatically operate you connected window coverings. Scenes allow you to customize your daylighting experience and can be activated anytime or run automatically throughout the day or around the sunrise and sunset.

REAL TIME COMMUNICATION

The OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 app offers live communication between your Hub and connected window coverings. Whether in your home, or a thousand miles away, you always know the exact position your connected shades as well as the battery health of your motors.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET AUTOMATION

Utilizing your home’s time zone and location, the Otto Hub can automatically raise or lower your shades according to the position of the sun. Set a ‘Morning’ scene and watch all your shades promptly rise when you start your day, or a create a “Evening” scene that will close your shades at the same time as the sunset.

COMPLETE CONTROL AT HOME AND AWAY

If you have multiple locations like a home, office, or vacation home, easily toggle between them for control of each location. Always be in control of your privacy and security! Enjoy your time away from home without having to stress about your shades, the OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 app allows you to remotely access your shades, know their position and operate them as you would if you were home.

APPLE HOMEKIT COMPATIBLE

The Otto Hub is Homekit compatible. Connected shades are automatically added to the Home app and can be controlled with voice commands via Siri compatible devices.

INTEGRATIONS

We’re all about convenience, so we’ve partnered with all the latest smart home assistants to deliver industry leading shade control options. Intuitively operate your Automate shades with simple voice commands through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, or set up your own automations through IFTTT and Samsung Smart Things.

## Key features

- Organize shades by room
- Create personalized scenes
- Automated operation with timers
- Sunrise and sunset automation
- Real-time communication with hub
- Remote control from anywhere
- Apple HomeKit compatible

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otto-home-control-20/id1489396018/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Great when it works.

*2021-03-28, version 2.1 (5)*

Concept of motorized automated blinds opening and closing is terrific, and it’s great when you first program everything, but the hub is constantly dropping connection every few days, requiring a reset.  Seems like the connectivity technology is still not there yet.

## Frequently asked questions about OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0

### What is OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0?

OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 is a mobile application designed for shade motorization. It allows users to organize shades by room, create personalized scenes, and set timers for automated operation of connected window coverings.

### Can I control my shades when I'm not home?

Yes, the app offers complete control at home and away. You can remotely access your shades, know their position, and operate them from anywhere with an internet connection.

### Does OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 work with voice assistants?

Yes, the app is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to intuitively operate your shades with simple voice commands. It also integrates with IFTTT and Samsung Smart Things for custom automations.

### How does the sunrise and sunset automation work?

Utilizing your home's time zone and location, the Otto Hub can automatically raise or lower your shades according to the position of the sun. You can set scenes to activate at these times.

### Is OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 compatible with Apple HomeKit?

Yes, the Otto Hub is HomeKit compatible. Connected shades are automatically added to the Home app and can be controlled with voice commands via Siri compatible devices.

### What devices does OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 support?

The application is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, and is compatible with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

### How often is OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 updated?

The latest version of OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 is 2.7.2, which was last updated on July 21, 2022. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### What is the user rating for OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0?

OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 has a user rating of 2.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates a mixed or negative user experience based on the available feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.2 — 2022-07-21

• iOS15 Compatible
• Fixed Venetian device type
• Hub pairing timeout increased
• Minor stability fixes and improvements
• Hub pairing timeout increased for HomeKit

### 2.5 — 2021-04-21

We are always making changes and improvements to the Otto 2 app.

In this update we improved the hub pairing experience, making it even easier to pair your iOS device with the Hub.

Another major improvement is there are 3 dedicated help sections to guide you through some common issues that may occur, with hub pairing for problematic networks as well as what to do if your shade is offline or out of range.

Other improvements include:

- Dynamic help pop up for specific issues that relate to your system.
- Pair shade immediately after pairing a Hub.
- After pairing a shade, the device screen will open for that device so you can test it.
- Shade Signal Strength is now in 4 levels with color-coded text rather than icons.
- New Battery icons with 4 Battery levels instead of 3.
- Move hubs from one location to another.
- Device Screen update: Shade size is now more proportional to your screen.
- Updated the Control button location, so they are easier to operate.
- Updated some still Shade pairing images with animations.
- Minor changes to headers and labels throughout the app.
- Sunrise/sunset offset timers now support hours.
- iPhone 12 Screen issue resolved.

### 2.1 (5) — 2020-10-11

Improvements:

• Updated offline status indicator
• Offline Shade Improvement
• Hub pairing steps optimized
• Shade battery percentage value in edit screen
• Shared hub functionality improved
• Drape buttons modified
• General stability and app improvements
• New power indication icons for AC, DC, and battery shades

New Features:

• Quick start
• Pause timers functionality
• Capture current shade positions during scene creation
• Customize location image
• Shade signal strength indication

### 1.8 (6) — 2020-05-12

We are always making changes and improvements to the OTTO HOME CONTROL 2.0 app to further enhance your Shade control experience. 

Please check back for regular updates and improvements.

Improvements in this release version include:
App Login support to minimize unwanted logouts
Added prompts during the hub pairing process, to make pairing your hub even easier (Prompt users to turn on HomeKit permissions)
Adjusted home image position to be more consistent across all devices
Further stability improvements.

### 1.7 (6) — 2020-02-27

We are always making changes and improvements to the Otto Home Control 2.0 app to further enhance your Shade control experience.

Please check back for regular updates and improvements.

 Updates in this release version include:

 New Features:

    Shade limit raised to 30 per Hub
    Timer limit increased to 20 per Hub
    Scene limit increased to 20 per Hub
    Stop button added on Device Screen
    Italian and Dutch languages added

 Improvements:

    New Zealand Time zone / Daylight savings bug fix
    Shade animation improvement
    Scenes & Timers will operate over multiple Hubs
    Improved Group Control
    Scenes & Timers sorted Alphabetically & Grouped by Hub
    Larger Control Buttons
    Grid layout improvements
    Minor stability fixes.

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## More apps by Timber Blinds, LLC

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