# STEWARD Home Automation — STEWARD Home Automation app

> Integrated home automation, security, and utility monitoring for the Sterling Ranch community. (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Brown.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steward-home-automation/id1249435881 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217070787)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.61/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steward-home-automation/id1249435881/reviews.md

## What is STEWARD Home Automation?

The STEWARD Home Automation app is an all-in-one Home automation, home security, and utilities monitoring system that was designed and build specifically for the Sterling Ranch community. STEWARD connects you to your home security system, smart home controls, and real time utility usage information from one seamless user interface. STEWARD supports a wide variety of devices including door & window sensors, lighting control, door locks, garage door control, smart thermostats, smoke detectors, smart irrigation control, audio and video systems and more. Our simple, intuitive app eliminates the need to switch between various smart home apps or get out of bed to check if you closed the garage or locked the front door. With the STEWARD Home Automation app, you get to live more and worry less.

Note: The STEWARD Home Automation app works with a HomeSeer server that must be configured to work with the STEWARD app. Complete installation and set-up of the STEWARD system can be purchased by contacting Lumiere Technologies.
The STEWARD Home Automation app can:
•	Combine all your smart home technology into one seamless user interface
•	Display real time utility usage data and give estimated monthly costs
•	Create customized scenes that control your whole home with the push of a single button
o	Example - All Lights: Turn on or off all the lights in your house with the click of one button
o	Example - Bedtime Scene: Arm the security system, Lock all the doors, close the garage, set the thermostat & turn off all the lights
o	Example - Vacation Mode: Shut off the indoor water supply to prevent flooding, lock all doors, arm your security system & turn certain lights on and off on a schedule
•	Arm your home security system, see live camera feeds, lock & unlock doors, control lighting, and operate garage doors from anywhere with your phone
•	Get customizable mobile notifications when certain things are happening at your home
o	Example – A door or window is left open when you are gone
The STEWARD Home Automation app works with:
•	DSC Security Systems
•	Nest and Ecobee Smart Thermostats
•	Nuvo distributed audio systems
•	Just Add Power distributed Video solutions
•	Z-Wave devices (Thermostats, Lighting, Door Locks, Garage Doors, Window Shades, etc.)
•	Rachio Smart Irrigation Controllers

## Key features

- Unified smart home interface
- Real-time utility usage monitoring
- Customizable scene creation
- Remote security system control
- Live camera feed access
- Customizable mobile notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steward-home-automation/id1249435881/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful

*2023-08-09*

Worst smart home app I’ve ever used. Im actually furious that Sterling Ranch set all my stuff up on this app, as I now have to figure out how to switch it to a real smart home hub and it’s difficult when they didn’t leave the product boxes. The lights consistently don’t respond, the thermostat consistently doesn’t respond (yes, my internet connection is solid). The interface is clunky, building routines is cumbersome. There has to be a way to use a different system.

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2023-05-10*

Everything about this app is awful. It functions like someone’s nephew “knew how to make an app” and could create “something” on the cheap. There is nothing smart about this app. You cannot create automations… what is the point of having a smart home if you can’t make it smart? 

The only capabilities this app even enables, when it works, is to turn things on and off. Why can’t I configure it to turn the porch on at sunset and off at sunrise? Why can’t I schedule vacations and turn off the water lines when I am gone? Why can’t I even set light dimmer levels?

This app is missing the most basic of functions, all wrapped in a bow that was designed by someone who thought it’d be cool if menu options could be dragged around the screen so they were difficult to tap on. 

If you have to send a physical person out to configure and set up this app then it is poorly designed. Anyone with the most basic of tech ability could set up an ecobee or hue light system. Why can’t this work the same?

Spend some time actually making this app useful or abandon “Steward” and hire a team who specializes in home automation because I would be deathly embarrassed if this was the product I released.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t connect

*2023-03-01*

The app always has connection issues and now I started getting this: Exception Details: System.Web.HttpException: Validation of viewstate MAC failed. If this application is hosted by a Web Farm or cluster, ensure that <machineKey> configuration specifies the same validationKey and validation algorithm. AutoGenerate cannot be used in a cluster.

### 1/5 — Please fix this

*2023-02-23, version Steward .258*

The app fatally crashes every few weeks and has to be reinstalled (IOS). How hard is it to maintain an app many people rely on?

### 1/5 — Never connects

*2022-11-14, version Steward .258*

This app never connects to my home system and I can never use it to control the thermostat from upstairs, which is greatly inconvenient

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2022-07-24, version Steward .258*

You can’t see the words.  It’s disorganized.  Not helpful

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2022-02-15, version Steward .258*

Can’t get into community events, there’s always 1 notification I can’t see, the display when open doesn’t accurately reflect my houses switches.

### 1/5 — Fix the notification bug

*2021-11-12, version Steward .258*

The notification icon bug is driving me nuts. It’s been 4 weeks, please fix it.

### 5/5 — Cool once you add devices

*2019-08-09, version 1.2.42*

I added a door lock, garage door and some lights, linked it to my Alexa and now I use the system everyday. Found myself trying to tell Alexa to turn off the lights in our hotel room the other week. The utility feedback is cool as well.

### 5/5 — Good Smart Home App

*2019-01-28, version 1.0.20*

Happy with the steward App. It’s easier to use then the homeseer app. Easy to use interface

## Frequently asked questions about STEWARD Home Automation

### What is STEWARD Home Automation?

STEWARD Home Automation is an app designed for the Sterling Ranch community that combines home security, smart home controls, and utility monitoring into one seamless interface. It allows you to manage various smart devices and receive important notifications.

### What devices does STEWARD Home Automation support?

STEWARD Home Automation supports a wide range of devices including door/window sensors, lighting control, door locks, garage door openers, smart thermostats, smoke detectors, smart irrigation, and audio/video systems. It also integrates with DSC Security Systems, Nest, Ecobee, Nuvo, Just Add Power, and Z-Wave devices.

### Can I create custom scenes with STEWARD Home Automation?

Yes, you can create customized scenes that control your entire home with a single button press. Examples include an 'All Lights' scene, a 'Bedtime Scene' that arms security and locks doors, and a 'Vacation Mode' to prevent flooding and simulate occupancy.

### How does STEWARD Home Automation help with home security?

You can arm your home security system, see live camera feeds, and lock/unlock doors remotely from anywhere using your phone. The app also provides customizable mobile notifications for events like a door or window being left open.

### Does STEWARD Home Automation require a HomeSeer server?

Yes, the STEWARD Home Automation app requires a HomeSeer server that has been specifically configured to work with the STEWARD app. Installation and setup services can be purchased by contacting Lumiere Technologies.

### What is the user rating for STEWARD Home Automation?

STEWARD Home Automation has a user rating of 1.6 stars based on 23 ratings. This indicates a significant portion of users have expressed dissatisfaction.

### Is STEWARD Home Automation available on multiple platforms?

STEWARD Home Automation is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### When was STEWARD Home Automation last updated?

The latest version of STEWARD Home Automation was last updated on May 24, 2021. The app was initially released on November 4, 2017.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### Steward .258 — 2021-05-24

Steward 258
Code Push enabled.  Various bug fixes.

### Steward .254 — 2021-01-22

Steward .254
HS4 compatability
Security improvements
Lib updates

### 1.2.42 — 2019-08-01

Steward .242
Copper Labs Connection Fixes
Various Defects Resolved

### 1.2.36 — 2019-06-11

Steward .236
Added connection to Copper Labs devices
Various bug fixes

### 1.0.34 — 2019-02-25

Re-designed STEWARD interface to provide a more seamless & stable user experience
    Configurable Push Notifications for all STEWARD devices
        Ex. Notify me anytime my Security System in in alarm
        Ex. Notify me anytime my doors open after 10:00 PM

    Configurable Energy Usage Notifications for all Electrical, Natural Gas & Water usage
        Ex. Notify me if I am on track to exceed my budget for outdoor water usage

    User customizable Spaces & Devices types
        Ex. Directly from the STEWARD app, the user can create a new space called “John’s Room” and move a light into that new space

    User customizable Device Names
        Ex. Directly from the STEWARD app, the user can re-name a device from “Kitchen Light” to “Sun Room Light”

    User customizable Device Icons from STEWARD
        Ex. Directly from the STEWARD app, the user can assign a new icon to a device card

    Multiple Home Connections are now supported
        A single user can store multiple home connections in the app, and switch back and forth without having to log out and back in to the app

    Local Network Control
        The STEWARD app will automatically detect when the user is on the same network as the Home Sever and switch to a mode that is not internet dependent 

    Automated updates of the HomeSeer software version
        The STEWARD application will automatically check for updates and make sure you have the latest version

    Automated updates of the HomeSeer Plug-ins from STEWARD
        The STEWARD application will automatically check for updates and make sure you have the latest version

    Community Notification section is live
        These also appear as push notifications in the app

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All apps by Kevin Brown: https://appshunter.io/developer/1217070787

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