Comparison

Logi Circle Security Camera vs Onelink Home by First Alert

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Logi Circle Security Camera

This app provides live HD video streaming from indoor/outdoor security cameras. It offers motion detection alerts, night vision, and two-way audio. Easily review recorded footage and integrate with other smart home devices.

Highlights
  • 1080p HD video streaming
  • Night vision
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way talk and listen
  • Smart time-lapse Day Brief
  • Smart home integrations
Features
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SECURITY MADE SIMPLE Meet Circle, the only indoor and outdoor, weatherproof, wired or 100% wireless 1080p HD home security camera with night vision and up to 180° field-of-view that you can set up in minutes and goes just about anywhere. Circle connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network and streams live HD video to your mobile device. After a quick setup, the app lets you stream and download unlimited amounts* of video effortlessly. Whether you’re at work, across the world or just next door, get instant visual snapshot notifications when unexpected motion is detected. Instantly see home in 1080p HD video or save and replay important events anytime. *Data rates may still apply. Product features include: FULL HD VIDEO AND NIGHT VISION See more of what's happening at home in full 1080p HD, day or night. SMART ALERTS Get an instant, customized visual snapshot notification of an event or detected motion, sent directly to your phone. Now you’ll “see” what’s happening without even opening then app. You’ll also be notified when a person is detected or when activity happens within a specific Motion Zone you've created if you have a Circle Safe Premium subscription. SMART TIME-LAPSE DAY BRIEF Recap important moments in the last 24-hours in a free 30-second Day Brief. ADVANCED EVENT FILTERING Identifies and records relevant motion activity so you can keep an eye on unwanted visitors without spending hours sorting through video footage. TALK AND LISTEN Built-in speaker and microphone lets you talk to your pet when the camera is placed indoors or to the delivery man when it's outdoors. INTEGRATIONS Connect Circle with your other smart home devices and apps, including Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa*, The Google Assistant, Magenta+ Smarthome and Logitech POP. *Alexa, Google Assistant and Magenta Smarthome availability may vary by country. UNLIMITED STREAMING, CAMERAS AND USERS Access your video footage any time. One account, unlimited cameras connected and multiple users.

About

Onelink Home by First Alert

Manage and monitor your connected home devices, including smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Receive emergency notifications and enjoy premium audio and voice commands with integrated smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Device installation and pairing
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Smoke and CO emergency notifications
  • Integrated Amazon Alexa
  • Premium audio speaker
  • Hands-free voice commands
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Download the Onelink Home app to install, pair, and monitor all of your Onelink by First Alert connected home devices. Now featuring the Onelink Safe & Sound, the 3-in-1 device that combines a hardwired smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with a premium speaker and embedded Amazon Alexa voice assistant. With safety notifications in the event of a smoke or CO emergency, plus premium audio and hands-free voice commands, the Safe & Sound adds safety, entertainment, and convenience to any home. The Onelink Home app also supports Onelink Smoke & Carbon Monoxide alarms, providing smart safety and comfort to your home.

Screenshots

Logi Circle Security Camera4 screens
Onelink Home by First Alert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Logi Circle Security Camera at 1.8 against Onelink Home by First Alert's 1.5. Onelink Home by First Alert's advantage is ratings volume (306 vs 52) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logi Circle Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onelink Home by First Alert has 306 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Logi Circle Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 9% of Onelink Home by First Alert's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logi Circle Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, Onelink Home by First Alert every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Logi Circle Security Camera versus Onelink Home by First Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogi Circle Security CameraOnelink Home by First Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (52 ratings) — better1.5 (306 ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews — better9.2% of reviews
Number of ratings52306 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogitech Inc.First Alert / BRK Brands

Customer experience

Logi Circle Security Camera

All ratings50 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative78.0%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative82.9%

Onelink Home by First Alert

All ratings295 ratings
Positive9.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative87.1%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative85.9%

User reviews

Logi Circle Security Camera

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Useful features like smart location and daily briefs
  • 🔒 Secure with HomeKit integration
  • 💡 Customizable motion detection zones

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and login issues
  • 🔒 Unreliable connection and frequent offline status
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 👎 Useless after recent app update

Onelink Home by First Alert

From 306 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Smooth installation process
  • 🔒 Seamless HomeKit integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🤖 Poor Alexa/Google Home integration
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with WiFi and Bluetooth
  • 🔇 Unreliable notifications and alarm silencing
  • 🕰️ Slow response times during emergencies

Bugs and requests

Logi Circle Security Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App constantly logs users out
  • Smart location feature doesn't work as expected
  • Notification previews not working
  • Incompatible with older iOS devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Improve notification customization and reliability
  • Allow portrait mode viewing
  • Provide local storage option instead of cloud-only

Onelink Home by First Alert

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to recognize existing accounts
  • Devices disappear from app and HomeKit
  • Alarms going off for no reason
  • Inability to silence alarms remotely

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to disable Alexa/Google Home integration
  • Improved firmware update process
  • More customization options for nightlight and alarm settings
  • Better app performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Logi Circle Security Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Onelink Home by First Alert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Logi Circle Security Camera free?
Logi Circle Security Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onelink Home by First Alert free?
Onelink Home by First Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Logi Circle Security Camera or Onelink Home by First Alert?
Logi Circle Security Camera is rated higher. Logi Circle Security Camera averages 1.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Onelink Home by First Alert averages 1.5 from 306 ratings.
Do Logi Circle Security Camera or Onelink Home by First Alert have ads?
Neither Logi Circle Security Camera nor Onelink Home by First Alert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Logi Circle Security Camera or Onelink Home by First Alert?
Logi Circle Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Onelink Home by First Alert every 3 months. Most recently, Logi Circle Security Camera was updated on October 28, 2026 and Onelink Home by First Alert on October 23, 2026.

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