Comparison

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO vs SmartAlarm+2

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

Head to head
About

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

Automate your electric roof windows, blinds, and shutters using smart sensors for temperature, humidity, and air quality. Monitor and control your home's indoor climate remotely and receive alerts. Features include an air quality dashboard, remote control via app or voice, and a convenient departure remote.

Highlights
  • Automated roof window control
  • Sensor-based climate monitoring
  • Remote and voice control
  • Indoor climate dashboard
  • Departure scene automation
  • Easy installation
Features
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VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is the first smart home automated control of electric roof windows, blinds and shutters. ROOF WINDOWS CONTROLLED BY SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Smart sensors measure the temperature, humidity and air quality to automatically open or close your roof windows, blinds and shutters. The solution ensures healthier indoor climate while saving energy. INDOOR CLIMATE CONTROL You can remotely monitor and control your home’s indoor climate with key indexes for temperature, humidity and air quality, and receive alerts on your Smartphone when automatic regulation is on-going. AIR QUALITY DASHBOARD Track your indoor climate with individual temperature, humidity and Co2 dashboards. Click on the parameter, to see details about your indoor climate right now, within the last 24 hours, 7 days and 30 days. REMOTE AND VOICE CONTROL Whenever you want, wherever you are, you can use the App, Apple HomeKit, Siri voice assistant or dedicated smart remotes to open and close your electric VELUX INTEGRA roof windows, blinds and shutters. AN EASY EXIT Placed at the front door, the wireless departure remote adds a layer of convenience to leaving the house. Pressing the remote activates a preset departure sequence, closing all the smart roof windows throughout your home and activating the secured ventilation mode. The same departure scene exists in the App. EASY INSTALLATION This solution comes pre-programmed and ready to operate, autonomously and dynamically. It is compatible with motorized VELUX INTEGRA roof windows including ones that have already been installed. Even a manual roof window can be compatible by adding a retrofit motor.

About

SmartAlarm+2

This app integrates CCTV and intrusion detection for comprehensive home or business security. Remotely view camera feeds, arm/disarm your system, and control various smart devices like gates, lights, and locks. Receive instant voice notifications for alarms and events, with secure cloud management.

Highlights
  • View multiple IP camera streams
  • Arm and disarm security system
  • Voice push notifications for alarms
  • Control gates, lights, doors, sprinklers
  • System status monitoring
  • Unlock with Face ID or fingerprint
Features
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The SmartAlarm+2 combines CCTV and Intrusion systems in one app, providing a total security solution for your home or business. SmartAlarm+2 allows you to: • View multiple streams of IP Cameras from Hikvision • Arm and disarm your security system • Receive voice push notifications in case of alarms and events • View the system status • Control up to 30 devices including: - Opening and closing your gates - Turning your lights on and off - Locking and unlocking your doors - Turning your sprinklers on and off • Notifications when your system is armed or disarmed • Get your system to tell you who has armed the system • Unlock the app by Face ID or fingerprint • And much more! These features can quickly and easily be setup and managed through the cloud, enabling you to rapidly benefit from controlling your security and CCTV systems from one app, anytime, anywhere using a secure connection. The system is further supported by 24/7 monitoring and alarm response by the Banham Alarm Receiving Centre.

Screenshots

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO4 screens
SmartAlarm+24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO at 67% against SmartAlarm+2's 0%. VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (504 vs 22). SmartAlarm+2's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). 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

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

SmartAlarm+2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO has 504 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO's written reviews are positive against 0% of SmartAlarm+2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO ships an update every 2 months, SmartAlarm+2 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO versus SmartAlarm+2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVELUX ACTIVE with NETATMOSmartAlarm+2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (504 ratings)4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings504 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVELUXPyronix Ltd.

Customer experience

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

All ratings481 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews604 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative25.2%

SmartAlarm+2

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to detect and pair devices
  • Automations not working as expected
  • Incorrect weather data and sensor readings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Alexa and Google Home integration
  • Ability to set custom open/close schedules
  • Improved automation options based on weather, temperature, etc.
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Battery level indicators for devices

SmartAlarm+2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

No in-app purchases

None

SmartAlarm+2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO free?
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartAlarm+2 free?
SmartAlarm+2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or SmartAlarm+2?
SmartAlarm+2 is rated higher. VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO averages 4.1 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while SmartAlarm+2 averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or SmartAlarm+2 have ads?
Neither VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO nor SmartAlarm+2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or SmartAlarm+2?
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO ships an update every 2 months, and SmartAlarm+2 every 8 months. Most recently, VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO was updated on November 6, 2026 and SmartAlarm+2 on November 2, 2026.

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