iCOMM Connectivity vs Cooper&Hunter Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCOMM Connectivity
Remotely manage compatible water heaters with this app. Monitor temperature, operating modes, and receive diagnostic notifications. Optimize energy usage by aligning with utility programs.
- Remote water heater management
- Temperature and mode control
- Diagnostic fault notifications
- Utility program alignment
- Easy setup process
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With options to control temperature and operating mode, the iCOMM™ Mobile App is designed for: A. O. Smith, State, American, Lochinvar, and Reliance water heaters. It features the iCOMM™ connectivity platform, the latest technology for remote water heater management. Through an easy setup process, connect all your iCOMM™ enabled water heaters to the app. Once connected, you’ll gain access to diagnostic fault notifications, settings for your water heaters and much more. Designed for Homeowners & Professionals iCOMM™ Connectivity Platform Stay connected to your water heater. Monitor temperature, schedules and more with peace of mind and total control. Operation Mode Choose your ideal operating mode, depending on how you use your water heater. Demand Response and Time-of-Use Alignment Align your water heater to your utility company’s Demand Response or Time-of-Use programs rate plans through the app to save energy.
Cooper&Hunter Remote
Control your Cooper&Hunter WiFi-Ready A/C units remotely with this app. Manage power, temperature, modes, and fan speed for individual rooms. Schedule operations and customize sleep cycles for energy savings. Troubleshoot issues with error code scanning and share access with others.
- Remote ON/OFF control
- Temperature setting
- Mode selection (COOL, HEAT, AUTO, FAN)
- Fan speed adjustment
- Scheduling for daily/weekly automation
- Sleep Curve customization
- Error code scanning
- QR Share Access
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The Cooper&Hunter Remote app enables a wide range of options for controlling Cooper&Hunter WiFi-Ready A/C units. Easily install a C&H WiFi Kit for each so they can be controlled independently using your mobile device. This app will enable you to easily turn your units ON and OFF, set the temperature for each room, alternate between C° and F°, switch modes (COOL, HEAT, AUTO, and FAN), and adjust the fan speed (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, and TURBO). The C&H Remote Schedule allows you to set daily or weekly controls on your unit so it can automatically turn ON and OFF, as well as adjust to set temperatures and modes, according to your customizations. The Sleep Curve feature allows very specific customization in regards to how your unit will operate throughout the night. This provides a great opportunity to save energy as the human body more easily acclimates to various temperatures when it is sleeping. If you experience any malfunctions or issues with your C&H unit, the Check Function will scan for error codes, which will help to pinpoint the problem when troubleshooting and/or maintenance are required. The QR Share Access feature makes it easy for multiple users, such as members of a household or corporate office team members, to control the climate settings. This app is compatible with North/ South American Models.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cooper&Hunter Remote at 2.9 against iCOMM Connectivity's 1.2. Cooper&Hunter Remote also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 3%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). iCOMM Connectivity's advantage is ratings volume (400 vs 34). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cooper&Hunter Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCOMM Connectivity has 400 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of iCOMM Connectivity's written reviews are positive against 32% of Cooper&Hunter Remote's.
iCOMM Connectivity ships an update every 3 months, Cooper&Hunter Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCOMM Connectivity | Cooper&Hunter Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (400 ratings) | 2.9 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.2% of reviews | 32.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 400 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A. O. Smith | Guangdong Meizhi Compressor Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
iCOMM Connectivity
Cooper&Hunter Remote
Bugs and requests
iCOMM Connectivity
Reported bugs
19 issues- App loses water heater registration without warning
- QR code scanner fails to recognize valid codes
- Manual serial number entry rejected despite correct input
- Session expires within 15-30 seconds of login
- App crashes when attempting to set schedules
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- Service outage messages persist for weeks
- App forgets user credentials between sessions
- Bluetooth connection fails despite device visibility
- Graph/trend plotting broken after updates
- Hot water availability gauge displays incorrect information
- App freezes on splash screen with no error message
- Temperature changes in app don't reflect on actual heater
- Dirty air filter alerts don't clear after cleaning
- App doesn't update when switching between other applications
- Registration process fails with 'unexpected error' messages
- App incompatible with 5GHz WiFi networks
- Latest version broke daily usage graph functionality
- Temperature range artificially lowered without user consent
- App won't open after iOS/system updates
Requested features
17 requests- Real-time current water temperature display
- Hourly energy usage breakdown (not just daily/monthly)
- Simple on/off scheduling by time of day
- Temperature scheduling for specific times
- Data export capability
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- Persistent login sessions without forced logouts
- Instant power consumption readings
- Estimated time to reach target temperature
- Leak detection alerts and notifications
- Integration with smart home platforms (Apple Home, SmartThings)
- Better QR code scanning with modern camera support
- In-app contact/support messaging
- Ability to control heater without physical access for setup
- Comparison of usage across different time periods
- Detailed telemetry and diagnostic information
- Automatic schedule adjustments based on utility rates
- Current heating element status display
Cooper&Hunter Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iCOMM Connectivity
No in-app purchases
Cooper&Hunter Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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