Comparison

SmartSecurityAutomation vs IR Thermostat

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

Head to head
About

SmartSecurityAutomation

Features
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With the SmartSecurityAutomation application, you can manage your security system, video surveillance and control of home automation devices in your home. Reception and instant notifications of events, from the Automation / home automation section, you can control the home automation system (such as turning off the TV and seeing its consumption, turning lights on / off, heating etc.), taking photos through PIR cams, etc. DAHUA cameras can also be added in the same APP in a simple way, by scanning the QR code of the device in question. Geofence, is a Geolocation system that allows you to mark the detection range (100 meters and higher) when entering or leaving the area, and apply scenarios or perform actions such as (arming, disarming the security system, turning the heating on or off, lights in a room, devices), or create reminders such as "Arm the system" when you leave the geolocation zone. Integration with Alexa and Google Home, to arm and disarm the system by voice commands, in addition to controlling home automation devices. Features:  • Instant alarm notifications with pictures. • Real-time supervision of DAHUA cameras by P2P.  • Request for images to PIRCAM detectors. • Verification of panel events.  • Home automation control (Control of all your smart home devices).  • Arm the security panel remotely.  • Create scenarios (example: When entering the house, turn on the hall light and turn on the heating).  • Create rules (example: Auto-arming of the system, automatic lights-off, auto-regulation of the light level, turn lights on and off based on ambient lux, simulate presence, etc.) • Add users and privilege management. • Management of several panels with the same user.  • Compatibility with Z-WAVE devices: Fibaro and MCO  • Integration with Alexa and Google home.  • Free application.

About

IR Thermostat

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This APP is mainly used to transmit infrared data that can control air conditioning to intelligent temperature control thermostat which is sold by us through Bluetooth. Therefore, the APP needs Bluetooth permission. In order to search for Bluetooth devices, it also needs positioning permission.

Screenshots

SmartSecurityAutomation3 screens
IR Thermostat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IR Thermostat at 9.0 against SmartSecurityAutomation's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartSecurityAutomation ships an update every 7 months, IR Thermostat every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SmartSecurityAutomation versus IR Thermostat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartSecurityAutomationIR Thermostat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size386 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWINDOW EYE SLGaobiao IoT Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SmartSecurityAutomation

No in-app purchases

None

IR Thermostat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartSecurityAutomation free?
SmartSecurityAutomation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IR Thermostat free?
IR Thermostat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartSecurityAutomation or IR Thermostat have ads?
Neither SmartSecurityAutomation nor IR Thermostat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartSecurityAutomation or IR Thermostat?
SmartSecurityAutomation ships an update every 7 months, and IR Thermostat every 4 months. Most recently, SmartSecurityAutomation was updated on November 7, 2026 and IR Thermostat on November 7, 2026.

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