# X/S Connect

> Remote configuration and monitoring for industrial safety detectors. (iPhone/iPad app by MSA - The Safety Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-connect/id1362073024 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MSA - The Safety Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/482957840)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-connect/id1362073024/reviews.md

## What is X/S Connect?

Stay Connected. Work Smarter. 

• CONFIGURATION: Easily configure detector alarms, relays, and ranges for faster commissioning.

• CALIBRATION RECORD: Check the status of the last successful calibration, including "As Found" and "As Left" values.

• REAL-TIME ALERTS: Monitor alarm status from outside the hazardous area.

## Key features

- Detector alarm configuration
- Relay and range setup
- Real-time alarm monitoring
- Calibration status check
- Remote hazardous area monitoring

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-connect/id1362073024/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Needs major improvement

*2026-02-18*

Although this app does simplify the setup, it constantly locks up. There is no diagnostic tools and no manuals or support within the app or linked from it. My advice: skip General Monitors devices and find something more reliable and user friendly.

### 2/5 — Good when it works

*2025-09-15*

App keeps crashing for me and everyone else in house trying to setup sensors. Almost to the point of changing our whole field back sensodyne

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-03-22, version 1.6.2*

Just decides not to connect to sensors. The bluetooth functionality is terrible and the sensors are even worse.

### 1/5 — Won’t work on IOS

*2024-09-03, version 1.6.2*

You’re app downloads but it won’t connect with any of the Altair Bluetooth capable monitors! I need this for my job and you’re making us all look bad! Get it together please!

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-03-31, version 1.6.2*

Not working properly

### 1/5 — Atrocious app

*2024-03-25*

This app does NOT work on iPhones -any iPhone. My coworkers and I have repeatedly tried to get it to work on various combinations of iPhone models and software versions and nobody has been able to connect. The Android version works perfectly fine but our company uses iPhones, so that means I have to use my personal phone when interacting with S5000s. Hey MSA if you're only going to give us two options - app or stand there for 30 minutes holding a finger over the "magic black spot", at least make sure the app actually works.

### 1/5 — Does this work?

*2024-03-02*

I am trying to connect to an Altair 4XR with no luck. MSA , please , it would be nice of you to display a lost of devices that work with the application, or if this is supposed to work with the 4XR, please make it work.

### 3/5 — It’s ok, still a lot of flaws

*2024-01-08*

I give it three stars because it’s a move in the right direction. But even still too this day the Bluetooth for his is horrible. We have been able to connect to it the vary first time after purchase, and that was the last time we were ever able to connect to our Gas monitor. And no one seems to know why.

### 1/5 — App sucks and the units are horrible to use

*2023-10-02, version 1.6*

We installed a bunch of ultimaX5000 CO sensors. At first some of us could connect using the app then it just stopped working. Even on sensors that we had already connected to, it just didn’t work. The units haven’t had any update and the app hadn’t been updated before we tried again.

We then updated the app and still had no luck.

Apparently the app is supposed to be updated again but I doubt that it’s going to be any good.

Also, the infrared buttons on the units are horrible. Infrared buttons on any instrument are garbage.

### 1/5 — Some crashes

*2022-09-19, version 1.5*

Not working probably.

## Frequently asked questions about X/S Connect

### What is X/S Connect used for?

X/S Connect is used to configure detector alarms, relays, and ranges, and to monitor real-time alarm status remotely. It also provides access to calibration records.

### Is X/S Connect free to use?

Yes, X/S Connect is available for free download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What information is available in the calibration record?

The calibration record in X/S Connect shows the status of the last successful calibration, including both "As Found" and "As Left" values.

### Can I monitor alarms from outside the hazardous area with X/S Connect?

Yes, X/S Connect allows you to monitor alarm status from outside the hazardous area, enhancing safety and operational awareness.

### What devices is X/S Connect compatible with?

X/S Connect is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is X/S Connect updated?

The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on January 27, 2026. The app was originally released on August 4, 2018.

### What is the age rating for X/S Connect?

X/S Connect has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What is the user sentiment for X/S Connect based on ratings?

X/S Connect has a rating of 2.7 stars from 13 ratings, indicating a mixed to negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-01-27

This update brings UI enhancements and performance improvements to deliver a smoother and more responsive experience.

### 1.6.2 — 2023-11-01

This version brings a fix for connection issues some users are experiencing after updating to iOS 16 and 17, and prevents the navigation bar from overlapping buttons present at the very bottom of some screens.

### 1.6 — 2023-06-08

Rebuilt to target latest versions of iOS

### 1.5 — 2020-09-23

Update to support future releases in the X/S5000 gas detector platform.

### 1.4 — 2020-02-28

Enhanced Bluetooth connectivity and support for additional features - Calibration Alert and Sinking Analog Output (S5000)

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