Smartmi Link vs Connected Abroad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smartmi Link
Monitor and control your Smartmi home appliances remotely. View real-time and historical indoor air quality, adjust device settings, and receive software updates. Report issues and engage with product development.
- Real-time indoor air quality monitoring
- Historical air quality data
- Remote device control
- Software updates
- Product guides
- Problem reporting
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After connecting the Smartmi devices to the Internet, you will be able to: • Check indoor air quality in real time • Explore historical air quality data to understand how your indoor environment is changing • Remotely control fan speeds, modes, timers and other device settings • Receive software updates and access product guides • Report problems encountered in use, and participate in Smartmi product development and upgrading • Visit the Smartmi official website to get the latest product and company updates Please note that devices require a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection. Smartmi is a technology- and innovation-based research and development company specializing in appliances for modern living. We design and manufacture home appliances that transform your home. We offer a wide range of cool products; you’re welcome to reach out to us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SmartmiTechnology) or https://www.smartmiglobal.com/ to chat or share your Smartmi stories.
Connected Abroad
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Stay close to the ones you love, no matter the distance. Living abroad is an adventure, but staying connected with family back home can be challenging. Connected Abroad makes it effortless to share meaningful moments with your loved ones, week after week. Features - Smart Photo Sharing Select a suggested photo and let Apple Intelligence generate the perfect message based on what's in the image - whether if it's a sunny day outdoors, a smiling selfie or a furry friend. - Gentle Reminders Life gets busy. Set a weekly reminder so you never forget to reach out. Choose your perfect day and time. - Home at a Glance See the current time and weather back home on your Home tab. Stay connected to local news with built-in RSS feeds. - Never Miss a Date Import birthdays from your contacts or add custom dates like anniversaries and holidays. Get notified in advance so you're always prepared. - Multi-Contact Support Different family members, different apps, different languages? No problem. Set up each contact with their preferred messaging app and language. - Message History Look back on all the moments you've shared. Every photo and message is saved so you can see your journey of staying connected. - Visit Countdown Count down the days until your next trip home. Something to look forward to, always visible. --- Built with love by an expat, for expats.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartmi Link at every 5 weeks against Connected Abroad's every 8 months. Smartmi Link also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Smartmi Link ships an update every 5 weeks, Connected Abroad every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartmi Link | Connected Abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Beijing Smartmi Technology Co.,Ltd | Maxime Van den Kerkhof |
In-app purchases
Smartmi Link
No in-app purchases
Connected Abroad
No in-app purchases
Questions
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