Comparison

FGLair vs VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

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

Head to head
About

FGLair

Control your Fujitsu General air conditioner remotely from your mobile device, whether you're at home or traveling. Adjust settings, set schedules, and monitor operation status for multiple units. Receive notifications for errors and manage your home climate with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote ON/OFF control
  • Adjust operation mode and temperature
  • Set fan speed and airflow direction
  • Weekly timer scheduling
  • View operation status
  • Error display and history
  • Email notifications
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“FGLair” is an application software that enables you to operate the General’s air conditioner(s) with a mobile device from anywhere out of your home or when you are on traveling. <Main Features of FGLair> ・Control - Operation ON / OFF - Operation Mode - Setting Temp. - Fan Speed - Airflow Direction    ・Operation status ・Schedule - Weekly Timer 2 sets of the weekly timer can be made available, which is convenient for summer and winter respectively. Up to 14 individual setting o the time can be set on a weekly basis. The schedule timer can be made available according to your lifestyle. ・Others - Error Display & Error History - E-mail Notification Up to 24 air conditioners can be registered. All air conditioners in your home can be operated by a single mobile device. It can also be operated on several owned residential properties. In order to use the application software, you are required to prepare the following items of the General’s air conditioner(s) which supports the wireless LAN network connection and the 24/7 broadband Internet access as well as a wireless LAN router including WPS function.

About

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

Automate your electric roof windows, blinds, and shutters using smart sensors for temperature, humidity, and air quality. Monitor and control your home's indoor climate remotely and receive alerts. Features include an air quality dashboard, remote control via app or voice, and a convenient departure remote.

Highlights
  • Automated roof window control
  • Sensor-based climate monitoring
  • Remote and voice control
  • Indoor climate dashboard
  • Departure scene automation
  • Easy installation
Features
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VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is the first smart home automated control of electric roof windows, blinds and shutters. ROOF WINDOWS CONTROLLED BY SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Smart sensors measure the temperature, humidity and air quality to automatically open or close your roof windows, blinds and shutters. The solution ensures healthier indoor climate while saving energy. INDOOR CLIMATE CONTROL You can remotely monitor and control your home’s indoor climate with key indexes for temperature, humidity and air quality, and receive alerts on your Smartphone when automatic regulation is on-going. AIR QUALITY DASHBOARD Track your indoor climate with individual temperature, humidity and Co2 dashboards. Click on the parameter, to see details about your indoor climate right now, within the last 24 hours, 7 days and 30 days. REMOTE AND VOICE CONTROL Whenever you want, wherever you are, you can use the App, Apple HomeKit, Siri voice assistant or dedicated smart remotes to open and close your electric VELUX INTEGRA roof windows, blinds and shutters. AN EASY EXIT Placed at the front door, the wireless departure remote adds a layer of convenience to leaving the house. Pressing the remote activates a preset departure sequence, closing all the smart roof windows throughout your home and activating the secured ventilation mode. The same departure scene exists in the App. EASY INSTALLATION This solution comes pre-programmed and ready to operate, autonomously and dynamically. It is compatible with motorized VELUX INTEGRA roof windows including ones that have already been installed. Even a manual roof window can be compatible by adding a retrofit motor.

Screenshots

FGLair3 screens
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO at 67% against FGLair's 9%. VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (501 vs 105). FGLair's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

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

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 501 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of FGLair's written reviews are positive against 67% of VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FGLair versus VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFGLairVELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (105 ratings)4.1 (501 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews66.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105501 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB294 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENERAL Inc.VELUX

Customer experience

FGLair

All ratings106 ratings
Positive13.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative81.6%

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

All ratings481 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews604 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative25.2%

User reviews

FGLair

From 105 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works fine
  • 🚀 Incredible ease of use and control
  • 🚀 When it works it's good

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constantly logging out
  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Slow and clunky
  • 🐛 Doesn't stay connected
  • 🐛 Buggy and not very optimized

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

From 501 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Helpful automation features
  • 👍 Integrates with HomeKit

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Buggy app and unreliable performance
  • 🔒 Poor security and privacy
  • 👎 Complicated setup process
  • 👎 Lack of features and customization

Bugs and requests

FGLair

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Login issues
  • Timers not working
  • Disconnecting from WiFi
  • Failing to turn on/off
  • Failing to set temperature
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  • Displaying incorrect information
  • Failing to register device
  • Crashing
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16
  • Failing to sync with air conditioner

Requested features

7 requests
  • Sleep timer function
  • Siri, Google Home or Alexa integration
  • Ability to set fan speed in timers
  • HomeKit support
  • Ability to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit
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  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to detect and pair devices
  • Automations not working as expected
  • Incorrect weather data and sensor readings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Alexa and Google Home integration
  • Ability to set custom open/close schedules
  • Improved automation options based on weather, temperature, etc.
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Battery level indicators for devices

In-app purchases

None

FGLair

No in-app purchases

None

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FGLair free?
FGLair is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO free?
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FGLair or VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO?
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is rated higher. FGLair averages 1.7 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO averages 4.1 from 501 ratings.
Do FGLair or VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO have ads?
Neither FGLair nor VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FGLair or VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO?
FGLair ships an update every 2 months, and VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO every 2 months. Most recently, FGLair was updated on November 2, 2026 and VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO on November 2, 2026.

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