TaHoma by Somfy vs Control4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TaHoma by Somfy
Control your smart home devices like shades and blinds remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Create personalized scenes for comfort and convenience, and integrate with popular voice assistants and other smart home brands.
- Remote device control
- Voice assistant integration
- Customizable scenes
- Compatibility with major brands
- Personalized device menus
- Scheduled and advanced scenes
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WORKS WITH THE TAHOMA SWITCH & THE TAHOMA (BEECON) HUB The TaHoma app allows you to stay connected to your home from your smartphone or tablet. Simply connect your devices such as shades, blinds, or draperies to TaHoma. You can now control them from the TaHoma app, remotely, by voice, or by adding a voice assistant (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit*). TaHoma is compatible with a wide range of major home brands (Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue, etc.). You can add new ones at any time. Create a comfortable connected home with TaHoma switch! The app will help you configure your TaHoma switch in just a few easy steps. Make your everyday life easier by creating personalized scenes. Use your imagination, discover all the possibilities:Control your home with the touch of a button Create a customized menu to quickly find your favorite device, room, or scene. *Manual scenes (to launch when you want them) *Scheduled scenes (according to a time or date) *Advanced scenes (with multiple conditions and sensors)
Control4
Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.
- All-in-one home screen control
- Customizable favorites and widgets
- Automated routines and scenes
- Multiroom entertainment management
- Live camera views and security alerts
- Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: TaHoma by Somfy at 1.4K against Control4's 70. TaHoma by Somfy also leads on iOS requirement (15.7 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 29%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for TaHoma by Somfy against 3.6 for Control4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaHoma by Somfy has 1.4K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of TaHoma by Somfy's written reviews are positive against 39% of Control4's.
TaHoma by Somfy ships an update every 3 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TaHoma by Somfy | Control4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (1.4K ratings) | 3.6 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | 39.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 70 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.7 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 632 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOMFY SAS | Snap One, LLC |
Customer experience
TaHoma by Somfy
Control4
Bugs and requests
TaHoma by Somfy
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scenes and automations randomly disappearing
- Inability to control some devices from the app
- Syncing issues between app and physical devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to set custom open/close positions for blinds
- Integration with more smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home, etc.)
- Improved scheduling features with more granular control
- Geolocation-based automation (open/close based on presence)
Control4
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TaHoma by Somfy
No in-app purchases
Control4
No in-app purchases








