X10 Linked vs Merkury Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X10 Linked
This companion app allows you to view live HD video from your X10 Linked cameras remotely. It offers features like two-way audio, night vision, and recording capabilities to your phone or the camera itself. Receive push notifications for important events.
- Remote HD video viewing
- Two-way audio communication
- On-device and phone recording
- Infrared Nightvision
- Push notifications
- Affordable WiFi camera companion
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Welcome to X10 Linked! This is the companion app for our awesome and affordable X10 Linked cameras! Log in and view your cameras anywhere you have an internet connection! With features like HD video, two way audio, the ability to record both to your phone and directly to the camera (up to 32GB!), Infrared Nightvision, push notifications and more, X10 Linked is the most feature packed WiFi Camera at the most affordable price! For more information on the X10 Linked cameras, visit us at www.X10.com!
Merkury Smart
Control and monitor a range of smart home devices, including cameras, lights, and plugs, from anywhere. Watch live HD streams, review recorded footage, and customize lighting effects for a connected home experience.
- Live HD video streaming
- Motion detection alerts
- Review recorded footage
- Control smart lights
- Manage smart plugs
- Multi-camera support
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Use this app with the Merkury Indoor Smart Camera, Merkury Outdoor Smart Camera, Merkury Auto-Follow Smart Camera, Merkury Smart Color Bulb, Merkury Smart Plug, Merkury Smart LED Strip Merkury Smart Doorbell Camera, Merkury Smart Wi-Fi Floodlight Camera, and Merkury Smart Wi-Fi Outlet Extender. Use this app to: -Watch Live HD Streaming: Quickly access your camera’s live video to see what is happening at a glance. Monitor your home or business to get peace of mind when you are away. Get notified when motion is detected. Set up Rules to automatically record and save events right when they happen. -Look Back at Activity: Review recorded HD videos and photos to see what you missed. Download and share important video clips to let others know what happened. -Do-It-Yourself Simplicity: Expand your view by adding multiple cameras to a single account. Securely access cameras across multiple locations to keep everything safe. -LED Strips Light It Up: For cabinets, under furniture, TV’s and more, our brilliant room light strips add color and vibrancy to your home! Great for holidays or anytime these lights work to illuminate with thousands of color and temperature variations. -Smart Plug: The Smart Plug lets you control devices from anywhere, at any time. Take up less space with this in-wall option that’s ideal for your living room, kitchen, even your bedroom. -Wi-Fi Light Bulb: Easily control or dim your lights from across the room or across the country with just your voice or the Merkury Smart app. Smart bulbs have Wi-Fi built in for simple set up so you’ll never get caught in the dark again. -Control From Anywhere: Using the innovative Merkury Smart app, you can control your smart devices anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Merkury Smart at 4.7 against X10 Linked's 2.6. Merkury Smart also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 19) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). X10 Linked's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Merkury Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merkury Smart has 38K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of X10 Linked's written reviews are positive against 23% of Merkury Smart's.
X10 Linked ships an update every 4 months, Merkury Smart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X10 Linked | Merkury Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (19 ratings) | 4.7 (38K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 22.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 38K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #176 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | X10 | Merkury Innovations LLC |
Customer experience
X10 Linked
Merkury Smart
Bugs and requests
X10 Linked
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Merkury Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Issues with password reset
- Trouble connecting cameras
- SD card not recognized
Requested features
6 requests- Add option to invite family members
- Improve motion detection and notifications
- Allow saving of photos and recordings
- Improve WiFi connectivity
- Add more customization options
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- Integrate with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
X10 Linked
No in-app purchases
Merkury Smart
No in-app purchases
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