Comparison

SAMBA 2 Remote vs Resideo Connect

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

Head to head
About

SAMBA 2 Remote

Control your audio processor settings directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, switch between programs, and monitor battery life for your device.

Highlights
  • Adjust volume
  • Switch programs
  • Check battery life
  • Smartphone control
  • Audio processor settings
Features
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The SAMBA 2 Remote is an optional mobile app which can assist with switching between simple settings of the SAMBA 2 audio processor, as predefined by your audiologist or healthcare professional. With the SAMBA 2 Remote app, you can: • Adjust the volume of your SAMBA 2 from your smartphone. • Switch between your audio processor’s programs with a simple touch. • Check how much battery you have left for extra peace of mind. For information and support on how to use the SAMBA 2 Remote, please check medel.com/support/audio-processors/samba2, or contact your local MED-EL representative (medel.com/clinic-finder).

About

Resideo Connect

Monitor and manage your smart home devices for comfort, safety, and water leak detection. Receive alerts whether you're home or away, and integrate with various smart home partners for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Whole-home device management
  • Real-time alerts (home/away)
  • Comfort control (thermostats)
  • Smart smoke & CO detection
  • Video monitoring (doorbell/cameras)
  • Water leak detection & shutoff
  • Smart home partner integration
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to Resideo Connect. Formerly the First Alert app, Resideo Connect introduces a refreshed look and feel while continuing to deliver the same trusted experience. No action is required, and your devices, settings, and account information remain unchanged. Resideo Connect is the official app for compatible Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo products – all part of the Resideo family of brands. Take greater control of your home's comfort, safety, security, and water leak detection with the Resideo Connect app. Whether you're home or away, this whole-home solution helps you monitor and manage the devices that keep your home running, all from one easy-to-use app. Designed for the way homes really work, the Resideo Connect app is compatible across select Resideo, Honeywell Home and First Alert branded products. Plus, integrate with smart home partners to manage additional devices throughout your home. Stay connected to the devices your home depends on with the Resideo Connect app, so everything works better together. • Connected Home Control: Manage security cameras, video doorbells, smart smoke & carbon monoxide alarms, select smart thermostats, water leak detection, and more from one intuitive app. • Clear Alerts, Faster Action: Receive timely notifications for water leaks, motion events, smoke or CO incidents, security activity, and other important events so you can respond with confidence. • Trusted Solutions, Connected Together: Bring together trusted products and smart home integrations to simplify everyday home management and stay connected from anywhere. Key Features • Comfort Control: Manage select Honeywell Home smart thermostats, adjust settings remotely, create schedules, and enroll in eligible energy-saving programs designed to help reduce utility costs. • Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detection: Stay connected to your home's fire and CO safety devices wherever you are. Receive alerts, check device status, and seamlessly integrate compatible Google Nest Protect Alarms* to expand your connected safety ecosystem. • Smart Video Awareness: Stay informed with First Alert Video Doorbells and Outdoor Cameras featuring intelligent event detection for people, pets, vehicles, and packages, with clear notifications and video access when it matters most. • Water Leak Detection & Response: Help detect leaks early with the First Alert WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector. Pair with a professionally installed Water Shutoff Device for added control when water is detected. • Security & Smart Home Integrations: Manage compatible security devices, smart locks, and garage door openers, including select Schlage, Kwikset, and Genie products, from one convenient app. Integrate with leading smart home platforms for even greater control and convenience. Less complexity. More control. Resideo Connect helps homeowners stay connected to the devices that support comfort, safety, security, and awareness throughout the home. Expand your home’s protection with our whole home offering. Learn more about our family of connected smart products at firstalert.com/pages/resideo-connect-app New to our brands and the Resideo Connect app? Download the app and get started with guided device setup, streamlined onboarding, and easy device management.

Screenshots

SAMBA 2 Remote4 screens
Resideo Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Resideo Connect at 4.7 against SAMBA 2 Remote's 3.4. Resideo Connect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (46K vs 5). SAMBA 2 Remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Resideo Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resideo Connect has 46K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 19% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, Resideo Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SAMBA 2 Remote versus Resideo Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAMBA 2 RemoteResideo Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.7 (46K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better19.3% of reviews
Number of ratings546K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB217 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbHResideo Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

SAMBA 2 Remote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative20.0%

Resideo Connect

All ratings42,794 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews648 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative70.1%

Bugs and requests

SAMBA 2 Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Resideo Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sign-in button not functioning
  • Delayed HVAC runtime data updates
  • Inability to add new devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Improved remote sensor integration
  • Apple Watch and landscape mode support

In-app purchases

None

SAMBA 2 Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Resideo Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAMBA 2 Remote free?
SAMBA 2 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Resideo Connect free?
Resideo Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SAMBA 2 Remote or Resideo Connect?
Resideo Connect is rated higher. SAMBA 2 Remote averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Resideo Connect averages 4.7 from 46K ratings.
Do SAMBA 2 Remote or Resideo Connect have ads?
Neither SAMBA 2 Remote nor Resideo Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SAMBA 2 Remote or Resideo Connect?
SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, and Resideo Connect fortnightly. Most recently, SAMBA 2 Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Resideo Connect on November 10, 2026.

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