FläktCONNECT vs smartHMI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FläktCONNECT
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Make your home smarter with Fläkt Woods. A modern user interface to the key features of your ventilation unit. Fläkt Woods develops, manufactures, markets and distributes intelligent air technology based solutions with energy-efficient products and system solutions for Indoor Air Climate for buildings. This application to your ventilation unit allows you to: · Control and optimise your home ventilation system, wherever you are · Save energy with the practical scheduling function · Receive notifications and alarms directly on your phone for greater safety and full control This app works with MiniMaster, VillaMaster and HouseMaster that have CURO as system controller. This app requires that you have the FläktCONNECT Kit (RDAZ-50) installed.
smartHMI
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smartHMI mobile enables commissioning, operation and service of supported Siemens HVAC control systems. The app provides a mobile user interface for monitoring and managing connected systems throughout their lifecycle. The application includes sample dashboards and plant views for common HVAC applications. These can be exported, customized outside the app and re-imported to support additional system types and use cases. Features: . Connect locally via TCP/IP or USB, or remotely through Siemens cloud services. . Monitor system operation using application-specific graphics and dashboards. . Access and adjust controller functions from your mobile device. . Review active alarms and historic alarms. . Analyze trends and operational data. . Activate and deploy licenses to supported controllers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FläktCONNECT at every 2 months against smartHMI's every 7 months. FläktCONNECT also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FläktCONNECT ships an update every 2 months, smartHMI every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FläktCONNECT | smartHMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FlaktGroup Sweden AB | Siemens AG |
In-app purchases
FläktCONNECT
No in-app purchases
smartHMI
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FläktCONNECT free?
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Do FläktCONNECT or smartHMI have ads?
Which is updated more often, FläktCONNECT or smartHMI?
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