# Simple Home

> Remote control and automation for smart home WiFi products. (iPhone/iPad app by Jem Accessories, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-home/id1018218403 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jem Accessories, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/900475200)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.30/5 from 126 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-home/id1018218403/reviews.md

## What is Simple Home?

Like the name says, we make it simple to make your house smart and automated. 
The Simple Home App allows you to setup and control any of the Simple Home WiFi products from anywhere in the world.

One App To Control It All
Control your lights and change the color based on your mood
Turn off lights in your kids room from your phone
Turn off plugged in devices from anywhere (forgot to turn off the iron, no problem)
Keep an eye on your home and record what’s going on
Get notified when motion is detected in your home
Have a motion sensor turn on a light for you, so you don’t have to look for a light switch when you walk into a dark room
Turn your lights and plugs on and off with the easy to setup scheduler

Simple Home products are required to use this app. Find them online or at your local retailer.
Simple Home line of products include:
Smart Wall Plug
Smart Wall Plug with Energy Monitor and USB Ports
LED Light Bulb
Multi-Color LED Light Bulb
Motion Sensor
Security Camera
Pan and Tilt Security Camera
Outdoor Camera
Alarm Siren
Door/Window Sensor
Water Sensor

All Simple Home products use your existing 2.4GHz WiFi. No need for gateways or hubs! Best of all--no monthly fees!

## Key features

- Remote control of smart devices
- Automated lighting control
- Home monitoring and recording
- Motion detection alerts
- Device scheduling
- Control from anywhere

## What do users think of Simple Home?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Cons**

- ❌ App doesn't load
- ❌ Account creation fails
- ❌ Devices won't connect
- ❌ No email verification
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ QR scanner not working
- ❌ Poor customer support
- ❌ Outdated app
- ❌ Incompatible with new iOS
- ❌ Schedules don't work
- ❌ Unreliable connectivity
- ❌ Poor user experience
- ❌ Software abandoned

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading/buffering
- Cannot create account
- Account confirmation email not sent
- App does not send verification email
- Unable to connect smart devices
- Device does not connect to WiFi
- App crashes
- QR code scanner screen is black
- Cannot add devices
- Push notifications stopped working
- App closes during installation
- Schedule end time error
- App requires frequent re-login
- Devices stop working after a year
- App not compatible with latest iPhone/iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Update app for new iPhones
- Add Touch ID login
- Develop iPad version
- Add smoke/carbon monoxide detector

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-home/id1018218403/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Creat a account

*2024-08-16, version 1.8.4*

Try to creat account so i can connect my camera and try to connect my email to make a account and once i do and press next its just loads forever

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2024-01-12, version 1.8.4*

Cannot even create an account.  Don’t waste your time.

### 1/5 — Not supported ,Obselete

*2023-10-12, version 1.8.4*

Don't Bother it won't load. Should be taken down but can't complain to apple it's a free app so no one is being taken advantage off.

### 1/5 — Unable to crate account

*2023-06-23, version 1.8.4*

Just download the app and trying to create an account and it is stuck on buffering. I am trying all the fixings and nothing works. Waste of money

### 1/5 — Loading problem

*2023-05-14, version 1.8.4*

This app has been loading for around 20 minutes. No matter what I do, it keeps loading.

### 1/5 — Does not work!

*2022-11-04, version 1.8.4*

Don’t waste your time downloading this it doesn’t work!

### 1/5 — Does it really still exist???

*2022-08-09, version 1.8.4*

I’ve been using an app called simple home on my android phone and it has been completely reliable.  Recently I bought an iPhone and expected the same.  Unfortunately I can’t even get an account confirmation email sent to me.  How disappointing to find this sort of an app is shown in the AppStore!  I thought Apple was better than that.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2022-06-26, version 1.8.4*

I’ve been trying to sign into my account and request new password reset. No response from the company. Unable to connect the smart outdoor camera. Complete waste of money.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2022-02-17, version 1.8.4*

App does not send verification email so login account cannot be activated.

### 1/5 — I think the company forgot they have customers.

*2021-06-22, version 1.8.4*

Got the switched outlet as a gift a few years ago. It worked great. For a few years. Then we got a new router, a modern router. I spent hours trying to get the switched outlet working on the new router. No luck. 

Hooked up the old router and tried the install again, success!

In the end, it all appears to work as long as I stay with a 2008 vintage router. 

Avoid this company, their software and their products.

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Home

### What does the Simple Home app do?

The Simple Home app allows you to set up and control all Simple Home WiFi products from anywhere in the world. You can manage lights, turn devices on/off, monitor your home with cameras, and set up automated schedules and motion-triggered actions.

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

Key features include remote control of lights and plugs, changing light colors, home monitoring with security cameras, motion detection notifications, and easy scheduling for devices. It aims to simplify smart home automation.

### Is there a cost to use the Simple Home app or its products?

The app itself is free to use. The description explicitly states 'no monthly fees!' for the Simple Home products, implying that once you purchase the hardware, there are no recurring subscription costs associated with using the app to control them.

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

The app is designed to work with the Simple Home line of products, which includes Smart Wall Plugs, LED Light Bulbs (including multi-color), Motion Sensors, Security Cameras (standard, pan/tilt, and outdoor), Alarm Sirens, Door/Window Sensors, and Water Sensors. All these products use your existing 2.4GHz WiFi.

### How do I set up my Simple Home devices?

Setup is designed to be simple and uses your existing 2.4GHz WiFi network. No additional gateways or hubs are required. You can find Simple Home products online or at your local retailer, and then use the app to connect and control them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.4 — 2017-03-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updates, bug fixed and many stability enhancements

### 1.6.2 — 2016-04-20

* We went bug hunting and squashed a whole boatload of them! 37 to be exact.
* Fixed a bug in the pairing process which would causes device connection issues
* Fix device connectivity issues which impacted device functions
* Lots of UI fixes and cleanups
* Enabled addition of more types of devices

### 1.6.1 — 2016-02-15

1.fix bug on steps of adding sensors

### 1.6.0 — 2016-02-09

1.update door sensor device;
2.fix issues in favorite;

### 1.5.9 — 2016-01-27

1.Fix issues on function of favorite
2.Update process of adding new equipment

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