Comparison

SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs Electrolux

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

Head to head
About

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

Control and monitor smart home appliances from various brands remotely and with voice commands. Receive important notifications and set up helpful automations to simplify daily tasks. Customize your device controls for quick access.

Highlights
  • Remote app control
  • Voice control integration
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Helpful automations
  • Customizable device cards
  • Timely notifications
Features
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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.

About

Electrolux

Manage and monitor your connected home appliances remotely for a more comfortable living space. Automate daily routines, receive expert tips, and control devices with voice commands. Optimize your home environment for energy savings and convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Automate daily routines
  • Expert tips and reminders
  • Weekly progress reports
  • Google Assistant integration
Features
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Control and monitor your connected Electrolux appliances for a more comfortable home environment. No matter where you are. For better living. From Sweden. • Control your appliance from anywhere • Manage appliances, change settings, and monitor progress, even if you’re not in the same room – or city. • Automate daily routines • Create routines to optimize the home environment for when you’re working, entertaining, or sleeping. Whether your goal is to save energy, time, or both, you can schedule your appliances to work for you. • Expert tips – when you need them • Learn how to take better care of your appliance with expert tips and maintenance reminders. And keep track of the work they’ve done with weekly reports. • Hands-free control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa • Control your appliances with your voice by connecting Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Or, automate your day by integrating with Google Home or Alexa Routines. • Accessibility features: screen reader, voice control, larger text, dark mode, differentiate without color alone, sufficient contrast.

Screenshots

SmartHome (MSmartHome)4 screens
Electrolux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 69% against Electrolux's 22%. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (21K vs 242). Electrolux's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHome (MSmartHome) has 21K ratings behind it against 242, 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 22% of Electrolux's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, Electrolux fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartHome (MSmartHome) versus Electrolux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHome (MSmartHome)Electrolux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better4.3 (242 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better242
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB308 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd.Electrolux

Customer experience

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

All ratings20,021 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews2,406 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative24.4%

Electrolux

All ratings239 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews836 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative67.0%

User reviews

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Helpful scheduling features
  • 🚀 Straightforward setup
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Unreliable app

Electrolux

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Dynamic Island feature
  • 🚀 Good app overall
  • 👍 Useful notifications and live activity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Difficulty adjusting temperature settings
  • 🐛 Unreliable device connections
  • 🐛 Frequent app sign-outs

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

Electrolux

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to appliances
  • Appliances disappearing from app
  • Inability to update appliance firmware
  • Blank screens and inability to select country
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add washer and dryer appliances
  • Restore usage history and metrics from old app
  • Improve delayed start timer functionality
  • Add Fahrenheit temperature option
  • Enhance smart task and automation features

In-app purchases

None

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

No in-app purchases

None

Electrolux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHome (MSmartHome) free?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrolux free?
Electrolux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or Electrolux?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is rated higher. SmartHome (MSmartHome) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Electrolux averages 4.3 from 242 ratings.
Do SmartHome (MSmartHome) or Electrolux have ads?
Neither SmartHome (MSmartHome) nor Electrolux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or Electrolux?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, and Electrolux fortnightly. Most recently, SmartHome (MSmartHome) was updated on October 27, 2026 and Electrolux on October 27, 2026.

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