# WayGuard — Smart Home Security & Control

> Smart Home Security & Control (iPhone/iPad app by CHANG GYU KIM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayguard/id6763536828 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CHANG GYU KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890662628)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2026-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayguard/id6763536828/reviews.md

## What is WayGuard?

WayGuard is a smart home security app built on the Matter standard — the universal protocol supported by Apple, Google, and Amazon.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
  • Control Matter-certified smart devices seamlessly                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  • Monitor your home in real time                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  • Set automation rules and schedules                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  • Works with Apple HomeKit ecosystem                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  • Secure and private — no cloud dependency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
  Protect and manage your smart home with WayGuard.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2026-06-03

• New: Free download — try all core monitoring features at no cost
  • New: WayGuard Pro (one-time ₩9,900) — removes ads and unlocks premium features
  • New: Emergency SMS, Telegram, fire/earthquake/sound detection now Pro features
  • New: Evidence video & photo recording now Pro only
  • Improved: Alarm sound now plays at full volume even in silent/vibrate mode
  • Improved: Volume automatically restored after alert is dismissed
• Improved: Monitoring stability and reliability

### 1.0.7 — 2026-05-30

Added German language support. Fixed update dialog buttons not responding.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-05-28

Switched to a one-time lifetime purchase (₩9,900). No more subscription — buy once, use forever.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-23

Bug Fixes & Improvements
  
  • Night Vision Flash: Flash now activates only on intruder detection — startling the intruder and illuminating evidence photos. Turns off automatically when you dismiss the alarm.
  • False Alarm Prevention: New brightness-change filter blocks false intrusion alerts caused by lighting events (torch, room lights, car headlights, camera flash).
  • Sensitivity Redesign: Motion sensitivity now controls the detection accumulation rate — lower levels require sustained movement, higher levels catch even subtle activity.
  • Alarm Dismiss Fix: Stopping the alarm no longer triggers an unwanted burst photo sequence.
  • In-App Update Alert: You'll be notified when a new version is available.
  • Dashboard Tips: Added 'Medium' battery save mode recommendation.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-22

Alert siren now loops continuously until manually dismissed
  • Evidence photos captured in burst mode with higher resolution for clearer images
  • SMS alerts now correctly respect the phone capability setting from device setup
  • Evidence video now appears immediately in the gallery after an event
  • Improved motion detection evidence with minimum 5 items per event
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

## More apps by CHANG GYU KIM

- [WayEnvelope](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayenvelope/id6761679853)
- [WayRewind](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayrewind/id6763719780)

All apps by CHANG GYU KIM: https://appshunter.io/developer/1890662628

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