Comparison

Connected Lighting for HOME vs Intercom App Type A

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

Head to head
About

Connected Lighting for HOME

Control lighting fixtures that support Connected Lighting technology. This simplified version requires a specific tablet (RC913) and does not support smart speakers. Contact customer service for any operational issues.

Highlights
  • Operate lighting fixtures
  • Supports Connected Lighting
  • Tablet-based control
  • Customer support for malfunctions
Features
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It is an application to operate a lighting fixture that supports Connected Lighting. * The smartphone app does not support smart speakers. RC913 (tablet) is required. * We do not guarantee the operation on all terminals. If you find any malfunction, please contact our customer service.

About

Intercom App Type A

Control your home's intercom system remotely. View live video, answer calls, receive notifications, and unlock doors from anywhere with Wi-Fi or 4G. Check visitor recordings for added security.

Highlights
  • Video intercom view
  • Remote call answering
  • Warning notifications
  • Door unlock function
  • Visitor recording check
  • Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity
Features
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[Functions] Equipped with video view, call, warning notification, door unlock, and other convenient intercom functions. Can be used from the bedroom, kitchen, toilet, or veranda anywhere with Wi-Fi coverage in the home, and can be used from outside with 4G lines. Also, visitor recordings can be checked outside in case of the apartment system.(paid service) Visitor recordings (video only) can be checked outside in case of the individual house system. [Concerning usage] ・This is an exclusive application that link between the apartment system VIXUS ADVANCE and the video intercom WP-24 series for houses. Please check the intercom model name (VKZ - R, VKZ - RM, VKZK – RM, WP-2MED) installed in the house. ・The contents of some functions and services differ depending on the intercom that is linked. ・The application can be used when connected with the household Wi-Fi , and can be used outside when connected with the 4G lines. ・When using this intercom app and the Wi-Fi router , internet connection is required for each residence. Internet usage fee may be charged to the user. [Supported smart phone and tablet models] ・Please refer to the supported models listed on our website. [Supported Wi-Fi router] ・Please refer to the supported models listed on our website. [About view visitors service(paid service) (apartment system only)] ・「Check visitor recording outside」is paid service . Please register your account information in this application when using this service. ・3 months from the purchase date is a free usage period. When the free usage period ends, a monthly fee of 300 yen (tax included) will be incurred and will be renewed automatically every month. ・Monthly usage fee will be billed to iTunes Account. [Cancelling auto-renewal subscription] Cannot be canceled from this application. Please cancel from the iTunes account. ・Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. ・Subscription automatically renews when expiration date is less than 24 hours and will be charged from iTunes account. ・Even if you turned off automatic renews, you can use the service until the expiration date. [Restoration of view visitors service] By logging in with your account registered in the application before , you can restore your subscription state of view visitors service. [EULA] https://www.aiphone.co.jp/app_sp/asp-vkz/eula/index.html

Screenshots

Connected Lighting for HOME2 screens
Intercom App Type A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connected Lighting for HOME at none against Intercom App Type A's 1. Connected Lighting for HOME also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). Intercom App Type A's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 8%). On price, ads and device support 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. Intercom App Type A sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. Connected Lighting for HOME asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connected Lighting for HOME ships an update every 2 months, Intercom App Type A every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Connected Lighting for HOME versus Intercom App Type A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnected Lighting for HOMEIntercom App Type A
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperODELICAIPHONE CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Connected Lighting for HOME

Written reviews50 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative82.0%

Intercom App Type A

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Connected Lighting for HOME

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Intercom App Type A

Subscriptions1
  • View visitors(Monthly update)3 Months trial$2.491 Month

Questions

Is Connected Lighting for HOME free?
Connected Lighting for HOME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intercom App Type A free?
Intercom App Type A is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Connected Lighting for HOME or Intercom App Type A have ads?
Neither Connected Lighting for HOME nor Intercom App Type A shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connected Lighting for HOME or Intercom App Type A?
Connected Lighting for HOME ships an update every 2 months, and Intercom App Type A every 4 months. Most recently, Connected Lighting for HOME was updated on September 21, 2026 and Intercom App Type A on October 10, 2026.

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