Comparison

Watts® Home vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

Watts® Home

Control and monitor your Watts connected home devices remotely. Manage thermostats, snow melting systems, and floor heating with programmable schedules and energy-saving modes. Receive alerts for any issues and access support easily.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Programmable schedules
  • Energy-saving modes (Away mode)
  • Thermostat and floor heating setpoint adjustments
  • Snow melting system control
  • Energy usage monitoring and reporting
  • Device access sharing
Features
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Use the Watts® Home app to remotely monitor and control all of your Watts connected home solutions from your mobile phone. Watts® Home gives you more functionality and greater control of tekmar Wi-Fi Thermostats, tekmar Wi-Fi Setpoint Controls, tekmar Wi-Fi Snow Melting Controls, and SunTouch SunStat Wi-Fi Floor Heating Thermostats. Features - Watts® Home is compatible with: - tekmar thermostat models 561, 562, 563, 564 and 564B - tekmar setpoint control model 170 - tekmar snow melting control models 670 and 671 - SunTouch thermostat models SunStat Connect, ConnectPlus, and CommandPlus - Remotely monitor and control your Watts connected home solutions - Notifications if there is a problem with any of your Watts connected home solutions - Increase efficiency by accessing all of your properties and devices from one app - Save money with the easy-to-use programmable schedule - Additional savings with Away mode, which conserves energy when properties are not in use - Change thermostat mode, heat and cooling setpoints, fan, relative humidity and floor heating setpoints - Remotely start and or stop your snow melting system - Detailed daily and monthly energy usage monitoring and reporting - Easily share device access with other users - Instant access to customer support and product resources

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Watts® Home4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Watts® Home at 4.6 against Control4's 3.6. Watts® Home also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 70) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 28%). 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

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

Watts® Home holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watts® Home has 3.7K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Watts® Home's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watts® Home ships an update every 3 months, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Watts® Home versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatts® HomeControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better3.6 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better70
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWatts Water TechnologiesSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

Watts® Home

All ratings3,506 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative59.7%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

Watts® Home

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Devices not detected or offline
  • Login issues and account problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved scheduling options
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • More detailed sensor data and reporting
  • Customizable user interface

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Watts® Home

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watts® Home free?
Watts® Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Watts® Home or Control4?
Watts® Home is rated higher. Watts® Home averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do Watts® Home or Control4 have ads?
Neither Watts® Home nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watts® Home or Control4?
Watts® Home ships an update every 3 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Watts® Home was updated on October 17, 2026 and Control4 on October 16, 2026.

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