Switchmate Home vs HZconnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Switchmate Home
This app allows you to remotely control and automate your Switchmate smart home devices, including lights and power outlets. Set custom timers, create a "Welcome Home" automation, and even use voice commands to manage your connected devices. It also provides firmware updates for your Switchmate hardware.
- Remote control of light switches and power outlets
- Customizable timers for automation
- Welcome Home automation feature
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- Voice control for devices
- Control single or all devices at once
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Switchmate Home companion app allows you to control and interact with the following Products: - Switchmate - Switchmate Slim / Bright - Switchmate Power Owners of the following devices should download the SimplySmart Home app instead: - Complete Wireless Home Security System by SimplySmart Home - The Cube Wireless Security Camera by SimplySmart Home *Switchmate, Slim, and Power device support is being added to the SimplySmart Home app but is not yet available. Features: - Control: Turn existing light switches or power outlets on and off remotely (even away from home with an active Switchmate Power or Zip) - Timers: Automatically turn your switches or plugs on/off at preset times - Welcome Home: Automatically turn on switches or plugs of your choosing when you get home - Updates: Get over the air firmware updates for your Switchmate device(s) to make sure you have the latest/greatest - Voice Control: Tap the Microphone icon in and app and simply speak your command. Control one device at a time or all at once. "Turn Kenny's Room light off" "Turn on my living room lights" "Bedroom on" "Turn all my lights off" Requirements: - iOS 10 or higher - Switchmate Device(s): -- Switchmate (toggle and rocker) -- Switchmate Slim / Bright (toggle and rocker) -- Switchmate Power Need Help? support@switchmatehome.com Feedback? reqs@switchmatehome.com Switchmate devices are currently available in the U.S. and Canada Note: This application asks for use of background services and location for the "Welcome Home" feature.
HZconnect
Enhance your home's security with a connected ecosystem of smart devices. Control video doorbells, lights, and lanterns through a single app, creating custom scenes and receiving real-time alerts. Monitor your home remotely with live video feeds.
- Video doorbell control
- Smart security lights
- Decorative lantern integration
- Voice control
- Scene creation
- Live home monitoring
- Wi-Fi setup, no hub required
Read full descriptionHide full description
Blanket your home in complete connected security with the total family of HZConnect™ products. Our innovative product line includes a video doorbell, security lights, and decorative lanterns that all work together in one seamlessly designed HZConnect™ app. Our smart home technology allows you to control the HZConnect™ products with your voice and group all the HZConnect™ family of products to create scenes and to activate one another. Receive alert notifications and have the ability to check on your home through live view when away with HZConnect™ video products. Wi-Fi connectivity for quick and easy setup with your router, no bridge or hub required. Works with Google Assistant and Alexa.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HZconnect at 4.6 against Switchmate Home's 1.7. HZconnect also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 12%) and ratings volume (791 vs 71). Switchmate Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
HZconnect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HZconnect has 791 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Switchmate Home's written reviews are positive against 39% of HZconnect's.
Switchmate Home ships an update every 2 weeks, HZconnect every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switchmate Home | HZconnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (71 ratings) | 4.6 (791 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | 39.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 791 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Switchmate Inc. | Globe Electric Company Inc. |
Customer experience
Switchmate Home
HZconnect
User reviews
Switchmate Home
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Reliable connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems
- ⏱️ Timer issues
- 🤖 Incompatible with smart home assistants
HZconnect
From 791 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Improved app performance
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Helpful multi-camera view feature
- 🔒 Reliable security alerts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Unreliable motion detection
- 🚫 Removal of free video recording feature
Bugs and requests
Switchmate Home
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes after updates
- Switches stop working randomly
- Timers not functioning properly
- Inability to add/manage devices
Requested features
3 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Improved scheduling options
- Remote access from anywhere
HZconnect
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to connect device to new app
- Unstable live streaming and video playback
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to adjust motion detection zones
- Notification support for smartwatches
- Improved compatibility with older devices
In-app purchases
Switchmate Home
No in-app purchases
HZconnect
No in-app purchases
