Comparison

CL6 vs Sky Smart Home

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

Head to head
About

CL6

This system allows you to remotely control your vehicle's functions, including locking/unlocking doors, starting/stopping the engine, and locating your car. It requires a hardware purchase and professional installation, but offers convenient control via your smartphone or smartwatch.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Keyless entry and trunk release
  • Vehicle GPS location
  • Security system arming/disarming
  • Customizable auxiliary functions
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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CL6™ ------- HARDWARE PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR USAGE ------- CL6™ is the fastest, easiest, most versatile and complete telematics system utilizing a smartphone solution to stay connected with your vehicle from anywhere in the world. Using the CL6™ app, you can control your vehicle doors (Lock/Unlock), remote start or Stop your engine and even find your current vehicle’s location. PROFESSIONNAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED In order to use CL6™ on your vehicle, a CL6™ device and compatible remote starter must be installed onto your vehicle. To find an authorized CL6™ retailer, visit https://mycarcontrols.com/find-a-dealer.html NOW COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE WATCH Control any of your vehicles securely. Remote Start/Stop your engine, control your vehicle doorlocks and GPS locate your vehicle from your Apple Watch using the CL6™ watch app. Download the smartphone app and the watch app will automatically download onto your Apple watch. For more details, please visit https://mycarcontrols.com/watch.html INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED In order to use the CL6™ App, it will require a connection to the internet via cellular or WiFi. KEY FEATURES • Remote start engine • Remote shutdown engine • Keyless entry access • Trunk release • Open/Close motorized liftgate (if equipped) • Factory or Aftermarket Security system Arming/Disarming • Up to 4 Customizable auxiliary functions • GPS position* • Push notifications for remote starter trouble codes • Push notifications for security alerts • Low battery condition alerts • Current vehicle status, Battery level and MyCar device signal strength *Instant locate feature included with basic plan. REMOTE STARTER COMPATIBILITY CL6™ is currently compatible with the following brands of remote starter and/or security systems: ADS • iDatastart HCx • iDatastart BMx • iDatastart BZx • iDatastart VWx ADS-AL-CA (adapter required) • AKX / OEM ASTROSTART • AF-D600 AUTOSTART • ASD200 • ASD600 COMPUSTAR • CM-7XXX • CM-6XXX • CM-900 • FT-xxx-DC • FT-DC2 • FT-DC3 CRIMESTOPPER • RS-00 • RSx-G5 • SP402 • SP502 DIRECTED • DBALL 2 • DB3 • 4X10 • 5X10 • DS4+ FORTIN • Evo-All • Evo-One MIDCITY ENGINEERING • All modules with Drone telematics port OMEGA • All modules with Blue telematics port POLARSTART • PRS-13 • PRS-16 VOXX • Flashlogic: All FLRS, FLRSBA, FLCMVW remote start modules • FLCAN (adapter required) • Prestige/Pursuit: All E model’s w/ telematics port (Except PRO9233E) • Code Alarm: CASECRS, CARS, CA4555, CA4055 & CA5055 NOTE: All Prestige/Pursuit/CodeAlarm systems must be updated to the latest firmware version (this will require the VOXX USB updating cable, Part# VEPROG) STANDALONE MODE Only Instant GPS locate function is active. All other functions are disabled. For more details on which product is compatible with CL6™, visit https://mycarcontrols.com/find-a-dealer.html APP OWNER’S GUIDE Please consult the "Help section" inside our App for a detailed Owners Guide. KEYWORDS CL6, MyCar, Car Starter, Remote Starter, MyCar Controls, Vehicle Control, Car Access, Locate my car, Voxx SUPPORT URL http://www.carlink6.com/ © COPYRIGHT © Copyright CL6™   2020 Automobility Distribution Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About

Sky Smart Home

This app offers a smart approach to home insurance, integrating devices and services into a single platform. Monitor your home remotely with live camera feeds, receive alerts from sensors, and manage your insurance needs conveniently.

Highlights
  • Live HD camera feed
  • Video doorbell alerts and communication
  • Motion and contact sensor monitoring
  • Leak detection alerts
  • Automatic arming for home security
  • Secure cloud video storage
  • In-app customer support
Features
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Welcome to Sky Smart Home, where you can feel close to home while you’re away. Watch all the action from your front door, live, and get everything you need in one simple package. Your privacy? Protected. Your clips? Secured. Your questions? Answered. And you’ll be set up before you know it, with step-by-step instructions in the Sky Smart Home app. What can I do in the Sky Smart Home app? Quick hello: Answer the door, even when you’re out. See it live: See all the moments from your front door, in crystal-clear HD. Saved for later: Your videos stay in the Cloud for 30 days. Worth sharing: Save clips and share them with anyone. Don’t have Sky Smart Home yet? Head to Sky.com to find out more.

Screenshots

CL64 screens
Sky Smart Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sky Smart Home at 4.0 against CL6's 3.0. CL6's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 15%) and ratings volume (273 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sky Smart Home holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CL6 has 273 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of CL6's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sky Smart Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CL6 versus Sky Smart Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCL6Sky Smart Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (273 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews — better14.8% of reviews
Number of ratings273 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDistribution Automobilite IncSky UK Limited

Customer experience

CL6

All ratings273 ratings
Positive44.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative43.6%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral17.8%
Negative32.7%

Sky Smart Home

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive14.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative71.3%

User reviews

CL6

From 273 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable remote start
  • 👍 Convenient app features
  • 🔒 Secure access
  • 💡 Helpful GPS tracking
  • 🚗 Works with various vehicles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔄 Slow refresh/connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Unreliable battery status
  • 🔒 Lack of security notifications
  • 🤖 Poor customer support

Sky Smart Home

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup process for most users
  • 💰 Good value for money/insurance bundling
  • 📷 Decent video quality when working
  • 🔋 Improved battery life compared to Ring (some users)
  • 🌐 Works well on WiFi and remote 4G/5G connections

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues from network
  • 🔋 Poor doorbell battery life (2-5 days)
  • ⏱️ Significant lag when viewing live feed
  • 📱 App constantly logs users out
  • 🔌 Weak WiFi signal range and connectivity

Bugs and requests

CL6

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not working after updates
  • Inconsistent lock/unlock status
  • GPS location not updating properly
  • Subscription renewal issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Scheduled remote start
  • Integration with Siri/Google Assistant
  • Ability to open car location in maps
  • Apple Watch app
  • Customizable app interface

Sky Smart Home

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Error 401 code preventing app access
  • Login access denied without password entry option
  • Firmware update failures rendering app unusable
  • App won't open - constant error messages
  • Camera stuck on pink screen during setup
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  • Indoor camera won't connect to WiFi
  • Doorbell won't update firmware
  • Auto-arm function not working after updates
  • Video playback shows black screen despite stored footage
  • Motion detection alerts but no recording
  • App loses connection and locks up during updates
  • Sensors disconnect and become unresponsive
  • Chime won't pair with doorbell
  • App takes excessive time to connect to cameras
  • Settings screen appears with no add device option

Requested features

15 requests
  • Landscape full-screen video viewing mode
  • Separate notification types for doorbell vs motion detection
  • Phone ring alert instead of beep for doorbell
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Portable/wireless chime option
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  • SD card support for continuous recording
  • Ability to set recording duration (not just 15 seconds)
  • Two-way audio that works smoothly
  • Adjustable camera quality and IR settings
  • Dark mode for app
  • Alexa integration
  • Ability to purchase additional sensors
  • Auto-arm that works reliably without opening app
  • Better battery charge indicator for doorbell
  • Adjustable water sensor sensitivity

In-app purchases

None

CL6

No in-app purchases

None

Sky Smart Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CL6 free?
CL6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky Smart Home free?
Sky Smart Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CL6 or Sky Smart Home?
Sky Smart Home is rated higher. CL6 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Sky Smart Home averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CL6 or Sky Smart Home have ads?
Neither CL6 nor Sky Smart Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CL6 or Sky Smart Home?
CL6 ships an update monthly, and Sky Smart Home monthly. Most recently, CL6 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Sky Smart Home on September 20, 2026.

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