Optoma Connect vs Hubitat Elevation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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."
Hubitat Elevation
Control your smart home devices from anywhere with this mobile application. Customize your home screen for quick access to favorites, manage lights, locks, and thermostats, and automate tasks using geofencing. Receive push notifications for important events and monitor your home's security remotely.
- Customizable home screen
- Remote device management
- Grid-based dashboards
- Geofencing presence detection
- Push notifications and alert history
- Remote home monitoring
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Hubitat Elevation Mobile App: Seamless Smart Home Control Welcome to the future of smart home management. With the Hubitat Elevation Mobile App, you can effortlessly control your connected devices, whether you're at home or on the go. Simplify your experience, enhance automation, and enjoy the convenience of mobile control. Key Features: - Home: Customize your home screen to quickly access notifications and favorite devices for instant control. - Devices: Manage lights, locks, thermostats, and more from anywhere. Our app supports a vast range of devices from various manufacturers. - Dashboards: Enjoy a user-friendly, grid-based interface that offers quick access and easy customization for all your smart devices. - Geofence: Use your phone as a presence sensor. Enable geofencing to automate tasks based on your arrival or departure. - Notifications: Get push notifications for events and view alert history directly in the app. - Monitoring: Remotely monitor your home and manage security modes effortlessly with the Hubitat Safety Monitor app. Discover the difference with Hubitat Elevation and take control of your smart home like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hubitat Elevation at 4.1 against Optoma Connect's 1.3. Hubitat Elevation also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 30) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Optoma Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hubitat Elevation holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hubitat Elevation has 1.2K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Optoma Connect's written reviews are positive against 24% of Hubitat Elevation's.
Optoma Connect ships an update every 2 months, Hubitat Elevation every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Optoma Connect | Hubitat Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (30 ratings) | 4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.4% of reviews | 23.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Optoma Corporation | Hubitat, Inc. |
Customer experience
Optoma Connect
Hubitat Elevation
Bugs and requests
Optoma Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hubitat Elevation
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on selecting hub
- Home screen not updating
- Unable to add devices
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Restore old app functionality
- Better customization options
In-app purchases
Optoma Connect
No in-app purchases
Hubitat Elevation
No in-app purchases
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