Comparison

Neo Smart Blinds vs Lorex Connect

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

Head to head
About

Neo Smart Blinds

Control and automate motorized blinds from over 20 brands using a smart controller. The app provides custom instructions and pairing options tailored to specific blind features and brands for a simplified user experience.

Highlights
  • Pair and control motorized blinds
  • Automate blind schedules
  • Custom instructions per brand
  • Support for 20+ blind brands
  • Tailored setup codes
  • Compatibility checking
Features
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The Neo Smart Blinds App is designed to work with the Smart Controller, allowing you to pair, control, and automate compatible 433.92MHz motorized blinds from over 20 brands. The app offers custom instructions and control options that match the specific features supported by each blind brand. Major motorized blind brands and retailers have partnered with us to provide their own setup codes, customizing the app experience and making the pairing process easier. Compatible Smart Controllers (model C-BR300) with different casings: – Eclipse Powershade Smart Controller: oval case – Louvolite One Touch: rectangular case Which Setup Code Should I Use? We recommend using the setup code provided by your blind retailer. This ensures a simplified pairing process with a tailored list of options. If you purchased your Smart Controller from a different retailer and no setup code was provided, you can set up your account using the SBH20 setup code. Is My Motorized Blind Compatible with the Smart Controller? For each of your blinds, compare their remote controls with the compatibility list available at neosmartblinds.com under Menu > Smart Controller > Compatibility. Can't Find Your Remote Control in the List? If you don’t find one or more of your remote controls in the list, please email clear front and back photos of the remote(s) to our technical support team at tech@neosmartblinds.com for assistance. Smart Controller Technical Support In the Neo Smart Blinds app, go to Menu > Technical Support to access help tailored to your setup code. Alternatively, you can reach out to us at tech@neosmartblinds.com for further assistance. For online documentation, visit our Help Center at help.neosmartblinds.com.

About

Lorex Connect

Monitor your home security with live and recorded video feeds from compatible devices. Receive smart AI notifications for people, vehicles, and packages, and manage multiple cameras with customizable layouts and device groups.

Highlights
  • Quick device setup
  • Fast live and recorded video playback
  • Smart AI notifications (people, vehicles, packages)
  • Multi-camera viewing with customizable layouts
  • Device grouping for easier control
  • Customizable alert preferences
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Experience the next generation of smart security with Lorex Connect. Lorex Connect brings your security and your life together with smarter features, faster performance, and easier control. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, stay connected to what matters most. Key Features: • Quick Setup – Pair your devices in just seconds. • Fast Performance – Enjoy quicker load times and smoother playback for both live and recorded video. • Live & Recorded Video – View live feeds and access past footage anytime, anywhere. • Smart AI Notifications – Receive alerts that identify people, vehicles, packages, and more. • Multi-Camera Viewing – Watch multiple cameras at once with flexible, customizable layouts. • Device Groups – Organize cameras and systems into groups for easier control. • Customizable Alerts – Fine-tune notifications to match your preferences. --- Legal: Terms of Service: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/privacy.html Subscription Policy: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/cloud-subscription.html

Screenshots

Neo Smart Blinds4 screens
Lorex Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neo Smart Blinds at 72% against Lorex Connect's 10%. Neo Smart Blinds also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Lorex Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Neo Smart Blinds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neo Smart Blinds holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neo Smart Blinds has 58 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Neo Smart Blinds's written reviews are positive against 10% of Lorex Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neo Smart Blinds ships an update monthly, Lorex Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Neo Smart Blinds versus Lorex Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeo Smart BlindsLorex Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (58 ratings) — better2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews — better9.7% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConsultation et Materiaux Neo IncLorex Corporation

Customer experience

Neo Smart Blinds

All ratings58 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative18.1%

Lorex Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative87.1%

Bugs and requests

Neo Smart Blinds

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Shortcuts integration broken after recent update
  • App crashes when adding rooms
  • Scheduled closures produce judder without movement
  • Blinds fail to respond to scheduled commands randomly
  • WiFi disconnection issues requiring frequent resets
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  • App displays white screen on certain operations
  • Favorite positions not persisting
  • Favorite option unavailable on some motor types
  • Blind control unresponsive after app updates
  • Sunrise schedule stopped working after update

Requested features

15 requests
  • Blind position status indicator (open/closed/percentage)
  • Battery level display for motors
  • HomeKit integration support
  • App widgets for quick control
  • Individual blind scheduling (not just room-based)
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  • Multiple favorite positions per blind
  • Ability to move blinds between rooms without deletion
  • Manual reordering of blinds and rooms
  • Advanced scheduling conditions (e.g., sunrise but not before 8am)
  • Percentage-based voice commands for Alexa
  • Offline scheduling capability
  • Scene scheduling functionality
  • Siri Shortcuts integration improvements
  • Watch app support
  • Grid/floor plan view for rooms

Lorex Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Neo Smart Blinds

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Lorex Connect

Subscriptions4
  • Single Camera Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Multi Camera Monthly1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Single Camera Annual$59.991 Year
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  • Multi Camera Annual$169.991 Year

Questions

Is Neo Smart Blinds free?
Neo Smart Blinds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lorex Connect free?
Lorex Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neo Smart Blinds or Lorex Connect?
Neo Smart Blinds is rated higher. Neo Smart Blinds averages 3.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Lorex Connect averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Neo Smart Blinds or Lorex Connect have ads?
Neither Neo Smart Blinds nor Lorex Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neo Smart Blinds or Lorex Connect?
Neo Smart Blinds ships an update monthly, and Lorex Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Neo Smart Blinds was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lorex Connect on October 25, 2026.

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