TecHome "The Hub" vs Shade Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TecHome "The Hub"
Control various integrated home devices from your tablet or phone. Customize your home's lighting, motors, appliances, and more with scheduling and manual control options.
- RGB & LED lighting control
- Motor control for various home elements
- Scheduling automation
- Appliance and device control
- Customizable security PIN codes
- Bluetooth connectivity
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‘The Hub’ home automation app allows users to control a variety of TecHome integrated devices around the home via tablet or mobile phone. ‘The Hub’ can be customised to control almost everything in your home from opening roofs, pool chlorinators, LED/RGB lighting, linear actuators, motors, gates, blinds, shutters, appliances and much more. Features: • RGB & LED lighting control (colour & brightness) • Motor control (opening roofs, gates, windows, blinds, shutters & much more) • Scheduling automation • TH724 & TH892 power point control (appliances, devices & pool chlorinators etc.) • Rename devices • Custom security PIN codes • Bluetooth connectivity • Favourite pre-sets • Enable RF learn modes Supported Devices • TH717: Smart Motor Controller • TH892-BT: Outdoor Remote Power Points • TH724: Smart 240v Appliance Controller • TH772: The Hub Controller Using Bluetooth, these devices are controlled on a one-to-one basis offering the user simplicity and convenience. The user can modify the ON/OFF and run times for each device; including setting regular scheduling and control the device manually from the comfort of your home. A Hub controller (TH772) is available to control many devices in the house without the cost and complexity inherent in many other home automation systems. See our website for more information. We are regularly expanding the range of 3rd party manufacturer’s products which are compatible with our app. If you are interested in a comprehensive list or you are considering making your product compatible, please contact us on info@techome.com.au or visit www.techome.com.au.
Shade Connect
Effortlessly control popular automated shades from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust window coverings with a simple click or set up automated operations for convenience.
- Smartphone control
- Tablet control
- Intuitive user interface
- Automated operation
- Easy button control
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The Shade Connect Mobile App provides easy operation for popular automated shades. Control your shades via the intuitive user interface from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust your window coverings with an easy click of a button or through automated operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TecHome "The Hub" at 40% against Shade Connect's 5%. TecHome "The Hub" also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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.
TecHome "The Hub" ships an update every 10 months, Shade Connect every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TecHome "The Hub" | Shade Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.6 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 4.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TecHome Pty Ltd | Turnils |
Customer experience
TecHome "The Hub"
Shade Connect
In-app purchases
TecHome "The Hub"
No in-app purchases
Shade Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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