InstallAssist vs Luma View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InstallAssist
This app streamlines the process of adding Z-Wave devices to a smart home system without requiring an internet connection. It allows for quick installation of devices in the field, eliminating the need to contact technical support. Once internet service is activated, the system automatically discovers and integrates other smart home components.
- Add Z-Wave devices offline
- Quick field installation
- Automatic device discovery
- Integrates with ClareHome system
- Eliminates need for tech support calls
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The Clare Controls Install Assistant App is designed for quickly adding Z-Wave devices to a home that does not have an internet connection or a project in Fusion. This App makes it possible to add Z-Wave devices to the ClareHome system with a CLIQ.mini in the field. Calling tech support is a thing of the past. After the homeowner activates their preferred internet service, ClareHome will connect to our cloud server to create the account and auto-discover other devices such as audio, thermostats, cameras, and more.
Luma View
Monitor your security cameras remotely with live HD video streaming, event playback, and recording capabilities. Features include smart event search with object filtering, customizable grid views, and audio support. Manage multiple devices and access your footage anytime, anywhere from your tablet or mobile.
- HD live viewing (single/split screen)
- Synchronized playback (up to 16 channels)
- Smart Event Search (human/vehicle filtering)
- Push notifications for events
- Customizable grid views
- Snapshot and video recording
- Two-way audio support
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The all new Luma View app offers powerful features at your fingertips, allows you check on what matters – anytime, anywhere. Watch live video, user-friendly event search, playback, and save recordings, or take a snapshot all from your tablet or mobile device. • Enjoy HD live viewing of a single or split screen (4, 9, or 16 channels simultaneously) in both portrait and landscape modes with convenient pinch to zoom • Synchronize playback up to 16 channels • User-friendly Smart Event Search with human and vehicle filtering • Push message offer quick overview of latest events • Auto switch between high or standard resolution depending on your remote connection • Customize your grid views for multi-device management – Drag and drop cameras where you’d like them, even across multiple DVRs/NVRs • Easily scan timeline and playback to find recordings and events • Instantly capture snapshots or record videos with a tap of your finger • Add snapshots and video to your photo library for safe keeping or to share with family, friends, or colleagues • Listen or speak to whoever is on the other end (Audio support varies by camera model) • Remotely control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: InstallAssist at every 2 months against Luma View's every 8 months. InstallAssist also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). 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.
InstallAssist ships an update every 2 months, Luma View every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InstallAssist | Luma View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clare Controls | Wirepath Home Systems, LLC |
Customer experience
InstallAssist
Luma View
In-app purchases
InstallAssist
No in-app purchases
Luma View
No in-app purchases
