NetHome Plus vs Mi LUMA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetHome Plus
Control your smart air conditioner remotely for comfort, efficiency, and safety. Customize sleep settings and schedule automatic operation. This app connects to smart Wi-Fi modules and cloud services for enhanced air quality management.
- Remote air conditioner control
- Customizable sleep curves
- Time scheduling for auto-switching
- Comfort, efficiency, and safety settings
- New user experience with interactive design
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NetHome Plus is one app which published with smart air conditioner, it is compatible with smart wifi module and connected with open cloud service. 1. Simply Control Air conditioner: Comfort, Efficiency, and Safety. 2. New User Experience: Special functions and UI interactive design 3. Remote Control: Obtain and Modify Your Home Air Quality Anywhere 4. Sleep Curve: Customize Your Comfortable Sleep 5. Time Scheduling: Auto Switch by Appointment Time Please check the User Manual for detailed information.
Mi LUMA
Manage your LUMA Energy account conveniently from your mobile device. View your balance, access bills, make payments, and report outages. Enjoy quick sign-in options and 24/7 access to your account information.
- Account registration
- View current balance and due dates
- Download bills in PDF
- Pay bills via credit card or bank account
- 12-month bill and payment history
- Outage reporting and viewing
- Quick sign-in options (Face Unlock, fingerprint, PIN)
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Mi LUMA is LUMA Energy’s new customer app. You can register with a residential or commercial account, the last 4 digits of the social security or employer identification number on the account, and a valid email. However, if you already registered for Mi LUMA web, our online customer portal, there is no need to register again in the app, you can use the same username and password to sign in. After your first sign in using your username and password, you can choose to use Face Unlock, your fingerprint, PIN or keyboard pattern for future sign-ins, making signing into Mi LUMA easy and quick. Once signed in, you will see the Dashboard with the current balance of the electric service account your registered. With a single tap, view the Account screen, with all your current account information, including the total amount due and payment due date. View and download your current bill in PDF format. Pay your bill using either a credit card or a bank account. Payments made through Mi LUMA app are credited the same day. The Mi LUMA app also provides a 12-month history of bills and payments, outage viewing and reporting capabilities, and an extensive set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you in the transition to LUMA Energy. Simply download the free app and begin enjoying the convenience of doing all of this from anywhere 24x7.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NetHome Plus at 4.8 against Mi LUMA's 2.1. NetHome Plus also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 12%) and ratings volume (14K vs 936). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NetHome Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetHome Plus has 14K ratings behind it against 936, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of NetHome Plus's written reviews are positive against 12% of Mi LUMA's.
NetHome Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Mi LUMA every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | NetHome Plus | Mi LUMA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14K ratings) — better | 2.1 (936 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews — better | 11.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 936 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Meizhi Compressor Co., Ltd. | Luma Energy ServCo, LLC |
Customer experience
NetHome Plus
Mi LUMA
User reviews
NetHome Plus
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well with Wi-Fi and Rinnai AC
- 👍 Great app that is still being updated
- 👍 Allows remote control of AC units
- 👍 Provides detailed control and monitoring
- 👍 Schedules work well when they do
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Schedules not working reliably
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices and networks
- 🐛 Weather data not functioning properly
- 🐛 Clunky user interface and poor translations
Mi LUMA
From 936 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like outage reporting
- 👍 Improving with updates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 👎 Lacks essential functionality (PDF bills, outage history)
- 🔒 Security and account management problems
Bugs and requests
NetHome Plus
Reported bugs
4 issues- Schedules not turning units on/off as expected
- Frequent app crashes and login failures
- Compatibility issues with 5GHz Wi-Fi networks
- Weather data not displaying correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Support for Matter and HomeKit integration
- Ability to control LED lights on AC units
- More advanced scheduling and automation options
- Improved Alexa and Google Home integration
Mi LUMA
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to load or log in consistently
- Issues with account registration and management
- Unreliable outage reporting functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Add auto-payment option
- Improve app stability and login process
- Provide detailed outage history and analytics
In-app purchases
NetHome Plus
No in-app purchases
Mi LUMA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NetHome Plus free?
Is Mi LUMA free?
Which has better reviews, NetHome Plus or Mi LUMA?
Do NetHome Plus or Mi LUMA have ads?
Which is updated more often, NetHome Plus or Mi LUMA?
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