emberconnect vs MyVTech Baby Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
emberconnect
Control and configure your Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip (APS) with this app. Adjust settings like shutdown timers and LED brightness, and monitor real-time power usage. Reduce energy waste and save money on your electricity bills.
- Control Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip
- Configure shutdown timer
- Adjust LED brightness
- Monitor real-time power usage
- Reduce energy waste
- Save money on electricity
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The Emberconnect app enables the complete control and configuration of your Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip (APS). From the app, the user can control and configure their preferred Emberstrip behavior, including shutdown timer and LED brightness settings; as well as monitor their current (real-time) power usage. The Embertec Emberstrip™ 8 AV+ is an advanced powerstrip suitable for all audio visual devices, reducing energy usage and saving you money when your audio visual equipment is not being used. It addresses both standby and active power waste. Embertec are pioneers in addressing wasteful energy usage in audio visual and computer environments. To find out more visit: http://www.embertec.com.
MyVTech Baby Pro
Stream live, full HD video from your WiFi baby monitors remotely. Receive motion alerts, engage in two-way conversations, and control pan/tilt cameras. Track your child's development and share moments with loved ones.
- Full HD live video streaming
- Two-way audio communication
- Motion detection alerts
- Remote pan and tilt control
- 10x camera zoom
- Child development tracking
- Moment sharing
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Stay connected and stream free live video on your WiFi baby monitors by downloading the free MyVTech Baby Pro app. Have peace of mind and watch your little one remotely—from virtually anywhere, at any time in Full HD. For the mom and dad whose always on-the-go, with remote access, you can worry less and do more. Enjoy continuous full HD video, two-way conversations and motion alerts—all from up to 10 cameras. Download the MyVTech Baby Pro app, then simply follow the in-app instructions to get started. Use the app to: - Monitor your little one with continuous full HD video - Help calm your baby by playing melodies or say hello using 2-way talk - Control your VTech WiFi baby monitor pan and tilt enabled camera(s) - Receive motion alerts to let you know if the baby is up and about - Zoom the camera for 10 times more details - Track your child's development progress and engage in supporting activities to help children learn and grow - Share precious moments directly with family and friends on your smart phone. Please note: This app is for use with VTech WiFi baby monitors
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyVTech Baby Pro at 4.8 against emberconnect's 1.6. MyVTech Baby Pro also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 20) and review sentiment (22% vs 13%). emberconnect's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
MyVTech Baby Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyVTech Baby Pro has 26K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of emberconnect's written reviews are positive against 22% of MyVTech Baby Pro's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | emberconnect | MyVTech Baby Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (20 ratings) | 4.8 (26K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 26K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Embertec | VTech Telecommunications Limited |
Customer experience
emberconnect
MyVTech Baby Pro
Bugs and requests
emberconnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MyVTech Baby Pro
Reported bugs
5 issues- App frequently loses connection to camera
- Motion/sound recordings not working
- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login issues (incorrect password, account not found)
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save/download recorded videos
- Improved multi-user support
- Background audio playback
- Picture-in-picture mode
In-app purchases
emberconnect
No in-app purchases
MyVTech Baby Pro
No in-app purchases
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