Comparison

Miro SmartHome vs SURFboard Central

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

Head to head
About

Miro SmartHome

Control all your smart home devices remotely with this intuitive application. Monitor device status, view usage history, and operate your home from anywhere. Voice control integration allows for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Usage history tracking
  • Voice command integration
  • BLE connectivity
Features
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Meet the Miro SmartHome App to control every Miro devices in your home. The intuitive way to control every Miro devices in your home. You can control your devices anywhere through the MIRO application or AI Speaker (e.g. Amazon Alexa) [Main Features] #Check the current status of your devices - The Miro App shows the status of your devices, provides product information, and can display your use history. #Control your devices with ease - Where ever you go, your home controls are in reach. Check the status of your devices on the Miro App, and operate them even while away. - You talk to Alexa, Miro devices respond. Whether you want to turn your devices on/off, change the light, or change the intensity, a lot can be done using your voice. [Device Requirements] The Miro SmartHome app requires the iOS operating system, version 11 or newer and BLE enabled device. [Note] - Features and services provided by miroT might be different depending on product specifications, such as miroT Bluetooth and miroT AI). - miroT AI chips must be connected to a Wi-Fi network, and configured with a device. - miroT AI operates only on 2.4GHz networks, not with 5GHz. If you have a dual-band router, you must use the 2.4 GHz network with the miroT AI chip. ※ Access privileges overview Several device-permissions are required to use miroT services, requiring authorization by users. - Storage permission: Required to store application data used within the app. - Location permission: Required to use bluetooth function when connecting to a miroT

About

SURFboard Central

Simplify the setup and management of your home network devices. This app provides step-by-step installation guides, Wi-Fi configuration, and network monitoring for various modems, routers, and mesh systems.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step device installation guides
  • Wi-Fi network configuration and management
  • Guest network setup
  • Client device monitoring
  • Parental controls and screen time management
  • Network health monitoring
Features
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Thank you for purchasing a SURFboard product! Simply download this application, select the device model, and follow the on-screen instructions to setup your device. This single (Central) mobile application will support all our current SURFboard devices. Cable Modems: - Models: S33, S34, SB6141, SB6121, SB6183, SB6190, SB8200, SBV3202, SBV2402, T25. - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. Cable Modems with Wi-Fi: - Models: G18, G20, G34, G36, G54, SBG10, SBG6950, SBG7400, SBG7580, SBG7600, SBG8300 - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Use the device Web Application OR the mobile app for device configuration and management. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions. mAX Wi-Fi Mesh Routers: - Models: W11, W121, W122, W21, W30, W31, W61, WC4S, WC4T - Step-by-step install guide includes help for optimal mesh node placement in your home for performance and coverage. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management and enhanced mAX features*. Wi-Fi Gaming and Extenders: - Models: W6B, W6U - Step-by-step install guide. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. --- Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions --- - Manage your Wi-Fi network when you are at home or away. - Setup a private and secure home Wi-Fi network. - Setup a separate Guest network for visitors. - View client devices connected to your network. - Add friendly names for each client device. - Check your mobile device real-time Wi-Fi speed. - Create profiles for your kids to manage their screen time, allowing schedule or manual Internet pause. --- Enhanced mAX features --- - Get notified when selected device leave or join your home network. - Enhance your parental controls with "screen" time rewards. - Network Health monitoring with recommendations for optimization. For additional help, please visit the SURFboard User Community at https://community.surfboard.com/ For device technical details and support, please visit SURFboard Support at https://www.surfboard.com/support/resources/ * Not all enhanced mAX features are available on W61, WC4S, and WC4T

Screenshots

Miro SmartHome4 screens
SURFboard Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SURFboard Central at 1.6 against Miro SmartHome's 1.0. SURFboard Central also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). Miro SmartHome's advantage is review sentiment (27% vs 10%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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

SURFboard Central holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SURFboard Central has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Miro SmartHome's written reviews are positive against 10% of SURFboard Central's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Miro SmartHome versus SURFboard Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiro SmartHomeSURFboard Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)1.6 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews — better10.4% of reviews
Number of ratings21.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIRO Corp.ARRIS Group, Inc.

Customer experience

Miro SmartHome

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative67.3%

SURFboard Central

All ratings1,527 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative88.1%

Bugs and requests

Miro SmartHome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SURFboard Central

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to network
  • Incorrect device information displayed
  • Parental controls don't work as expected
  • Unable to change network name or password

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced configuration options
  • Improve parental controls and internet scheduling
  • Provide a web-based interface instead of just a mobile app
  • Allow users to bypass the app and access router settings directly

In-app purchases

None

Miro SmartHome

No in-app purchases

None

SURFboard Central

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Miro SmartHome free?
Miro SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SURFboard Central free?
SURFboard Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Miro SmartHome or SURFboard Central?
SURFboard Central is rated higher. Miro SmartHome averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SURFboard Central averages 1.6 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Miro SmartHome or SURFboard Central have ads?
Neither Miro SmartHome nor SURFboard Central shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Miro SmartHome or SURFboard Central?
Miro SmartHome ships an update every 2 months, and SURFboard Central every 2 months. Most recently, Miro SmartHome was updated on November 2, 2026 and SURFboard Central on November 7, 2026.

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