SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Control and monitor smart home appliances remotely with features like voice commands, custom automations, and timely notifications. This app unifies control for various Midea Group brands, offering a streamlined smart home experience.
- Remote app control
- Voice control integration
- Appliance status monitoring
- Helpful automations
- Customizable device cards
- Timely notifications
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==The Red Dot Award 2023 Winner== SmartHome allows you to connect, monitor, and control smart appliances from Midea, Pelonis, Comfee, Master Kitchen, Artic King, and MDV. SmartHome replaces the MSmartHome and Midea Air apps, providing a brand-new look and improved experience. KEY FEATURES: REMOTE APP CONTROL: Easily control your smart appliance anytime, from anywhere using your smart phone. For example, cool down your room before you arrive home. VOICE CONTROL: Enjoy hands-free control of select appliances with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. NOTIFICATIONS: Never miss an important update or alert from your smart appliances. Receive timely notifications to alert you that the fridge door is open, or your oven has finished cooking dinner. APPLIANCE STATUS: Monitor your smart appliances anytime, from anywhere. Check how much time is left on your laundry cycle or when your dishwasher will have the silverware ready for dinner. HELPFUL AUTOMATIONS: Make everyday life a little easier. Enable your air conditioner to automatically turn on when it is hot outside. Set a schedule for your dehumidifier to turn off at bedtime. CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE CARDS: Quick access to your most used devices and controls from the app home page. SmartHome supports home appliances including air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, fans, ovens, washers & dryers, dishwashers, and more. Access Permissions: The following access permissions are required for the SmartHome (formerly MSmartHome) app to provide necessary services. If you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. - Bluetooth: Find and connect to nearby devices via Bluetooth or BLE. - Location: Detect home WLAN network information to add device. Check your location to automate actions when location changes. Search for local weather information in "Scene" function. - Camera: Scan QR codes to add device. Upload photo to report a repair or feedback. - Album: Scan saved QR codes. Edit your profile photo. Upload a photo to report a repair or feedback. ※The availability of products and services may vary depending on the models you own or the region/country you reside in.
Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統
This service connects your car's infotainment system with your smartphone for real-time driving and lifestyle information. Track your vehicle's location, receive status notifications, and plan navigation routes remotely.
- Real-time vehicle location tracking
- Push notifications for car status
- Abnormal movement alerts
- Driving route history
- Remote navigation destination booking
- Walking directions from parking
- Trip logs and driving behavior analysis
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「Drive+車聯網」是和泰汽車為TOYOTA車主所推出的4G車聯網服務，結合車載娛樂系統、智慧型手機、導航與雲端即時資訊。透過雲端資料同步，您可以在車載娛樂系統查詢各項即時行車與生活資訊外，還可以透過智慧型手機追蹤愛車位置。 【專屬APP服務】 • 愛車位置：隨時隨地 掌握愛車位置 • 推播通知：即時推播 通知愛車狀態 • 異常追蹤：異常移位 立即啟動追蹤模式 • 行車軌跡：完整呈現行車路線 • 導航預約：可透過手機地圖預約導航目的地，車機導航系統於接收目的地位置後，直接啟用導航 • 目的地步行導引：當停車地點與目的地不同時，下車時可透過此功能順利抵達目的地 • 旅程日誌：讓您掌握每趟旅程內容，了解自身駕駛行為及節能表現
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 69% against Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統's 0%. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (21K vs 3). Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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.
SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHome (MSmartHome) has 21K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of SmartHome (MSmartHome)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統's.
SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartHome (MSmartHome) | Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd. | HOTAI MOTOR CO., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統
Bugs and requests
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on startup
- Frequent disconnections from devices
- Inability to control devices remotely
- Scheduled tasks not working as expected
- Inaccurate device status reporting
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- Mapping features not functioning properly
- Alexa integration not working reliably
Requested features
9 requests- Add energy usage/consumption tracking
- Improve Alexa integration
- Add option to disable beeping sounds
- Allow multiple users to access the same account
- Provide more detailed usage data and analytics
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- Improve scheduling and timer functionality
- Add support for 5GHz WiFi networks
- Improve map editing and virtual barrier features
- Provide more customization options
Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
No in-app purchases
Drive+ Connect 智聯車載系統
No in-app purchases
Questions
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