Comparison

Carefree Connects (BT12) vs JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus

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

Head to head
About

Carefree Connects (BT12)

Wirelessly control your 12V Carefree awning with this app. Extend, retract, and stop your awning, adjust LED brightness, and manage motion sensor sensitivity for optimal protection. Simple pairing makes setup a breeze.

Highlights
  • Wireless awning control
  • Extend, retract, and stop awning
  • Adjust LED brightness
  • Motion sensor sensitivity adjustment
  • Real-time awning operation
  • Pairing with control module
Features
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Overview: The Carefree Connects mobile app gives you complete wireless control of your 12V Carefree awning using Carefree’s new Wireless Awning Control System With the new Carefree Connects Wireless Awning Control System from Carefree of Colorado, you are now able to fully control your awning via the Carefree Mobile app on your favorite smart device. No longer do you have to get up from your comfy chair to open and close the awning or to adjust the brightness of the LED lighting. You can even control the sensitivity of your awning’s Motion Sensor for maximum protection during periods of inclement weather. Pairing with the Carefree Connects BT12 Wireless Awing Control Module: Pairing the Carefree Mobile app with your hardware is very simple. Once the Control Module and Motion Sensor (if you choose this option) are installed on your awning you can now pair your smart device. Simply use the awning power switch and the extend/retract button to initiate the pairing mode and your device will detect your awning for pairing. Extension, Retraction, Stopping & Bumping: The Carefree Connects Mobile app allows you to quickly and easily extend, retract and stop your awning in real-time. There are also buttons to slightly adjust the awning in or out to orient the awning perfectly for accessories such as LED lighting, SunBlockers or Rooms. No longer do you have to climb back into your RV to control your awning. You can do it from anywhere around your RV using your smart phone or tablet! Controlling Your LED Lighting: The Carefree Connects Mobile app allows you full control of your solid colored LED lighting (does not work with RGB LED lighting). In real-time you are able to turn on, turn off and adjust the brightness of your awning’s LEDs directly from your smart device. Motion Sensor Sensitivity Adjustments: A key feature of the Carefree Connects Wireless Awning Control System is the optional BT Motion Sensor. This sensor is used to detect motion from wind or inclement weather and upon detection of sustained motion the sensor will trigger the awning to retract immediately. The app will offer a warning to you that the awning motion sensor was triggered and that your awning retracted to protect it from these conditions. In the settings section of the Carefree Connects Mobile app, you will see a slider that allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor. Range is 1 - 5 with 1 being the least sensitive (would require more sustained motion to close) and 5 being the most sensitive (would require less sustained motion to close). This allows you to better optimize the motion sensor for each campsite you visit along with the daily conditions so the awning will for sure close when it needs to and will remain open during periods of lighter wind or rain where it can still remain open safely. Advanced Settings: When the BT Motion sensor is enabled and active the app will detect the motion sensor and display the connected module’s details in a table in the settings of the Carefree Connects Mobile app. If for any reason your sensor is lost or the battery is dead, the app will send a notification that the motion sensor is not found or connected. The settings tab will also show you if the ignition lock is enabled/disabled and what version of the app and firmware are installed.

About

JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus

Manage and monitor your RV's features directly from your mobile device. This system offers convenient control over various RV functions, connecting via Bluetooth and cloud for seamless operation. Ensure your North American RV model is compatible before use.

Highlights
  • RV control system
  • RV monitoring system
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cloud connectivity
  • Compatible with North American RVs
  • Mobile device management
Features
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JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus powered by BMPRO is an RV control and monitoring system for easy management of RV features via an app on your own device. It is specifically designed to work with the North American RVs such as JAYCO, Highland Ridge, Entegra and Starcraft – check your RV specifications to ensure your vehicle is compatible with this app. JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus powered by BMPRO brings all the important controls and monitoring functions of the RV to a mobile device via Bluetooth and via cloud.

Screenshots

Carefree Connects (BT12)4 screens
JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus at 3.1 against Carefree Connects (BT12)'s 2.0. JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 7%). Carefree Connects (BT12)'s advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (44 vs 7). 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

JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carefree Connects (BT12) has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Carefree Connects (BT12)'s written reviews are positive against 33% of JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carefree Connects (BT12) ships an update every 5 weeks, JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Carefree Connects (BT12) versus JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarefree Connects (BT12)JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (44 ratings)3.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarefree/Scott Fetzer CompanySetec BMPRO Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Carefree Connects (BT12)

All ratings41 ratings
Positive19.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative68.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative83.9%

JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Carefree Connects (BT12)

Reported bugs

68 issues
  • Obscures micro adjustment buttons
  • Buttons hard to operate
  • Buttons often do nothing
  • Can't close app without awning issue
  • Over extend bug
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  • LED dim function not working
  • LED control removed
  • Random pairing
  • Periodic beep
  • Poorly engineered
  • No awning light controls
  • No awning light dimming
  • App failed to work
  • Doesn't work with Apple products
  • Obsolete for newer iPhones
  • Over extends awning on swipe up
  • No awnings found on iPhone 12
  • Does not connect to iPhone 13plus
  • App needs updates for iPhones
  • Retracts/extends awning when closing app
  • Over extends beyond lockout
  • Broke awning/burned motor
  • Screen background too dark
  • Won't connect after firmware update
  • Firmware update disabled awning controls
  • App no longer works
  • Fine adjustments sometimes available
  • Cant close app without awning issue
  • Over extends awning
  • App not working, unable to pair
  • Awning cannot be found
  • Won't connect to new awning
  • Useless app
  • Buttons need attention
  • Starts retracting when closing app
  • Scroll screen for nudge buttons
  • A lot of problems
  • Awning lights stuck on minimum intensity
  • Fails to detect awning
  • Doesn't work with latest iOS update
  • Swiping up to close retracts awning
  • Closing app triggers awning roll out
  • Lights turn off after 2 min
  • Awning not found
  • Not compatible with later phones
  • No longer works iOS 14.2
  • App is a big PITA
  • Remote working, app not pairing
  • Awning extends too far on its own
  • Finicky pairing mode
  • New version doesn’t connect
  • Awning disappeared after update
  • Overextend and damage awning
  • Malfunctioning after update
  • Cannot operate awning
  • Update creates bugs
  • Cannot find BT12
  • App doesn’t connect
  • Buttons disappear off screen
  • Screen doesn’t fit properly
  • Unpaired from awning
  • Cannot access settings menu
  • Update no good
  • Nonfunctional after update
  • New version unusable
  • Fine adjustment buttons don’t work
  • Bottom of screen cut off
  • Micro adjustment buttons extend/retract fully

Requested features

8 requests
  • Make buttons smaller and move them up
  • Fix LED dim function
  • Restore LED light control
  • Update app for newer iPhones
  • Fix UI for screen real estate
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  • Improve pairing mode
  • Fix bugs for iPhones
  • Make screen background contrast better

JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Carefree Connects (BT12)

No in-app purchases

None

JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carefree Connects (BT12) free?
Carefree Connects (BT12) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus free?
JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Carefree Connects (BT12) or JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus?
JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus is rated higher. Carefree Connects (BT12) averages 2.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Carefree Connects (BT12) or JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus have ads?
Neither Carefree Connects (BT12) nor JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carefree Connects (BT12) or JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus?
Carefree Connects (BT12) ships an update every 5 weeks, and JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Carefree Connects (BT12) was updated on October 23, 2026 and JAYCOMMANDPlus/TravelLINKPlus on October 24, 2026.

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