FluidraConnect vs SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FluidraConnect
Monitor and control your swimming pool's water quality, temperature, lighting, and water features remotely. Compatible with other garden devices for comprehensive control, ensuring your pool is always safe and ready for use.
- Remote pool monitoring 24/7
- Control water quality and temperature
- Manage lighting and water features
- Compatible with other garden devices
- Real-time pool settings control
- Dealer access for monitoring
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Fluidra Connect. Control your pool wherever you are The Fluidra Connect app gives you instant information about the state of your pool 24/7. Fluidra Connect will give you greater peace of mind, and make you and your family feel safer. Through Fluidra Connect, you can control the state of your pool water, its temperature, the lighting and water features at any time. It is also compatible with other devices in the garden, so you can control them too. With Fluidra Connect your pool will be safer and ready to use whenever you need it. Your pool will be ready to use 24/7 thanks to its constant monitoring by your pool dealer. Your dealer will have access to and be able to control all of your pool's settings in real time from any place. Fluidra Connect is synonymous with peace of mind, safety, control and leisure for the whole family. Contact your dealer and enjoy the Fluidra Connect experience. Further information at www.fluidraconnect.com.
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Control and monitor smart home appliances from various brands remotely and with voice commands. Receive important notifications and set up helpful automations to simplify daily tasks. Customize your device controls for quick access.
- Remote app control
- Voice control integration
- Appliance status monitoring
- Helpful automations
- Customizable device cards
- Timely notifications
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==The Red Dot Award 2023 Winner== SmartHome allows you to connect, monitor, and control smart appliances from Midea, Pelonis, Comfee, Master Kitchen, Artic King, and MDV. SmartHome replaces the MSmartHome and Midea Air apps, providing a brand-new look and improved experience. KEY FEATURES: REMOTE APP CONTROL: Easily control your smart appliance anytime, from anywhere using your smart phone. For example, cool down your room before you arrive home. VOICE CONTROL: Enjoy hands-free control of select appliances with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. NOTIFICATIONS: Never miss an important update or alert from your smart appliances. Receive timely notifications to alert you that the fridge door is open, or your oven has finished cooking dinner. APPLIANCE STATUS: Monitor your smart appliances anytime, from anywhere. Check how much time is left on your laundry cycle or when your dishwasher will have the silverware ready for dinner. HELPFUL AUTOMATIONS: Make everyday life a little easier. Enable your air conditioner to automatically turn on when it is hot outside. Set a schedule for your dehumidifier to turn off at bedtime. CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE CARDS: Quick access to your most used devices and controls from the app home page. SmartHome supports home appliances including air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, fans, ovens, washers & dryers, dishwashers, and more. Access Permissions: The following access permissions are required for the SmartHome (formerly MSmartHome) app to provide necessary services. If you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. - Bluetooth: Find and connect to nearby devices via Bluetooth or BLE. - Location: Detect home WLAN network information to add device. Check your location to automate actions when location changes. Search for local weather information in "Scene" function. - Camera: Scan QR codes to add device. Upload photo to report a repair or feedback. - Album: Scan saved QR codes. Edit your profile photo. Upload a photo to report a repair or feedback. ※The availability of products and services may vary depending on the models you own or the region/country you reside in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 69% against FluidraConnect's 8%. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (20K vs 1). 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.
SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHome (MSmartHome) has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FluidraConnect's written reviews are positive against 69% of SmartHome (MSmartHome)'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluidraConnect | SmartHome (MSmartHome) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (20K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FLUIDRA S.A. | ShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
FluidraConnect
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Bugs and requests
FluidraConnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on startup
- Frequent disconnections from devices
- Inability to control devices remotely
- Scheduled tasks not working as expected
- Inaccurate device status reporting
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- Mapping features not functioning properly
- Alexa integration not working reliably
Requested features
9 requests- Add energy usage/consumption tracking
- Improve Alexa integration
- Add option to disable beeping sounds
- Allow multiple users to access the same account
- Provide more detailed usage data and analytics
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- Improve scheduling and timer functionality
- Add support for 5GHz WiFi networks
- Improve map editing and virtual barrier features
- Provide more customization options
In-app purchases
FluidraConnect
No in-app purchases
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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