Comparison

Optoma Connect vs Embrace 2

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

Head to head
About

Optoma Connect

Control your Optoma P1 or UHL55 projector with this app. Access features like InfoWall for ambient art displays and scheduled content, or use your phone as a remote. Sync with IFTTT for custom functions.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • InfoWall for art and ambiance
  • Scheduled content playback
  • IFTTT integration for customization
  • Access weather and news
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The Optoma Connect App has been developed exclusively for Optoma P1 and UHL55 projectors. After downloading and installing this app, sync to your account to start using remote control and Smart+ functions. What can the Optoma Connect App do? * InfoWall: Internal images of artworks can be accessed at any time to enhance and diversify the atmosphere of your home. With your Optoma projector create your own style. * Schedule: After completing InfoWall settings, choose the broadcast time and period. Access Ambience or Information when you need it, enhancing the quality of your life. * Projector: After syncing to your account, use the same account to log into IFTTT to immediately connect to your projector. Freely change the IFTTT settings to customize functions. * Remote: There is no need to put down your smartphone as it can replace your projector’s remote control. What are the InfoWall options? "InfoWall features internal Ambience and Information options. The Ambience option includes images of artworks and natural light installations. Through Optoma’s projection technology, complemented by high-resolution images, you will feel as if you are transported. With a combination of images, music, weather information and calendar, enjoy a relaxing break from your busy day. The Information option provides weather information, work calendar and news. As soon as you wake up, use this option to organize your thoughts and prepare for the day."

About

Embrace 2

Control smart home devices like lighting, curtains, and climate systems remotely or locally. Schedule tasks, set up lighting scenes, and use voice commands for seamless home automation. Personalize your interface with custom photos and layouts.

Highlights
  • Remote and local device control
  • Lighting and curtain management
  • Climate and irrigation control
  • Audio/video equipment management
  • Task scheduling
  • Voice command integration
  • Customizable interface
Features
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This app provides access to the features of the Embrace line line to your iPhone and iPad. It allows local or remote control exclusively of products from this line, provided the devices are properly installed and configured. For products from the Scenario Classic line, the Scenario Touch app is recommended. Available features include control of lighting, curtains, air conditioning, irrigation systems, individual or multi-room audio and video equipment, TV guides for Brazilian providers, as well as global commands. The app also allows configuration of various elements of the Scenario Embrace system, such as lighting scenes, task scheduling, and voice command control via virtual assistant (exclusive to the Embrace line). It is designed to run both the interfaces automatically generated by the Embrace system and those customized by authorized Scenario resellers. Users can personalize the screens by adding photos of their home or rooms and adjusting the display order to their preference.

Screenshots

Optoma Connect4 screens
Embrace 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Embrace 2 at 5.0 against Optoma Connect's 1.3. Embrace 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Optoma Connect's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 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

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

Embrace 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optoma Connect has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optoma Connect ships an update every 2 months, Embrace 2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Optoma Connect versus Embrace 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptoma ConnectEmbrace 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (30 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptoma CorporationScenario Automação Residencial

Customer experience

Optoma Connect

All ratings29 ratings
Positive6.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.6%

Embrace 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Optoma Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Embrace 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optoma Connect free?
Optoma Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Embrace 2 free?
Embrace 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Optoma Connect or Embrace 2?
Embrace 2 is rated higher. Optoma Connect averages 1.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Embrace 2 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Optoma Connect or Embrace 2 have ads?
Neither Optoma Connect nor Embrace 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optoma Connect or Embrace 2?
Optoma Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Embrace 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Optoma Connect was updated on November 2, 2026 and Embrace 2 on November 2, 2026.

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