OneConnect™ by LINAK® vs DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneConnect™ by LINAK®
Monitor the status and run diagnostics on LINAK Bluetooth-enabled products. View live system status, access service data wirelessly or remotely, and customize app content. Ideal for OEMs to brand and manage their products.
- View live status of nearby LINAK Bluetooth devices
- Access service data wirelessly via Bluetooth
- Remotely access service data via cloud
- Customize app help and service content (OEM)
- Brand the app to company aesthetic (OEM)
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OneConnect™ by LINAK® is a powerful app designed to help you better view the status and run diagnostics on all products with built-in LINAK® Bluetooth® systems. The app continuously scans your surroundings for these devices and presents the system status of each product within range. • View live status info at-a-glance for nearby devices • Wirelessly access service data from nearby devices over Bluetooth • Remotely access service data from distant devices over the cloud • As an OEM, customize your own app help and service content live 24/7 • As an OEM, brand the app to your company’s aesthetic OneConnect by LINAK® works with all products with built-in LINAK® Bluetooth® systems, including: COL50, CO71, CA63, and more. LINAK customers can manage their products appearance in the OneConnect app through the LINAK OneConnect portal. Please contact your local LINAK® dealer for more information and set up a free OneConnect account today for your products.
DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
Manage your tech protection plan and access personalized tech support for your connected devices. Get help with repairs, replacements, and troubleshooting through articles, videos, and live chat with tech pros.
- Manage tech protection plans
- Access device-specific articles and videos
- File and track repair/replacement claims
- Get live tech support via call or chat
- Remote device connection for troubleshooting
- Support for various home electronics
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Having connected devices as part of your home tech life is great since it keeps things running smoothly. But keeping up with multiple connected devices can be complicated. That’s where the DIRECTV TECH PROTECT app comes in. It’s personalized tech support right at your fingertips and hassle-free repair and replacement protection. Manage your tech protection plan and benefits with the DIRECTV TECH PROTECT app. • Register your home office and entertainment devices to access thousands of device-specific articles and videos, how-to tips and tricks, and step-by-step quick fixes — all curated by our tech pros. • View protection plan details, including service fees, from one convenient spot. • File and track your claims easily and get immediate help. • Check the latest repair or replacement status on your device. • Get to the bottom of your tech challenges with help from live tech pros via call or chat. • Enjoy unlimited tech support for your home electronics and technology such as laptops, computers, smartphones, printers, routers, game consoles, smart TVs, wireless speakers, and smart thermostats. • Connect remotely and securely with a tech pro via smartphone screen or camera share to get quick fixes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OneConnect™ by LINAK® at 5.0 against DIRECTV TECH PROTECT's 3.2. On price, ratings volume, 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.
OneConnect™ by LINAK® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneConnect™ by LINAK® | DIRECTV TECH PROTECT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.2 (12 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LINAK | Assurant, Incorporated |
Customer experience
OneConnect™ by LINAK®
DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
In-app purchases
OneConnect™ by LINAK®
No in-app purchases
DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
No in-app purchases
Questions
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