Comparison

SmartSecurityAutomation vs Backsound Remote 3

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

Backsound Remote 3

Features
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The new and current version of the remote for the Backsound player. Use your smartphone as a remote control for the Backsound player that is running on a windows computer. With the revolutionary “Backsound remote app” you can control your music system from your smartphone wherever you are. You can see in real-time which music is being played on your computer. Other options include adjusting volume, adjusting genres, searching, and downloading songs. In short, with the “Backsound remote app” you have every flexible need you could wish for. Control your music system from anywhere. Music computer in hand “Backsound remote app” No need for a large screen anymore. Perfect to use in combination with multiroom.

Screenshots

SmartSecurityAutomation3 screens
Backsound Remote 32 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Backsound Remote 3 at none against SmartSecurityAutomation's shown. Backsound Remote 3 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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, Backsound Remote 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SmartSecurityAutomation versus Backsound Remote 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartSecurityAutomationBacksound Remote 3
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWINDOW EYE SLDaniel schaad

In-app purchases

None

SmartSecurityAutomation

No in-app purchases

None

Backsound Remote 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartSecurityAutomation free?
SmartSecurityAutomation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backsound Remote 3 free?
Backsound Remote 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartSecurityAutomation or Backsound Remote 3 have ads?
SmartSecurityAutomation shows ads; Backsound Remote 3 does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartSecurityAutomation or Backsound Remote 3?
SmartSecurityAutomation ships an update every 7 months, and Backsound Remote 3 every 2 months. Most recently, SmartSecurityAutomation was updated on September 16, 2026 and Backsound Remote 3 on July 17, 2026.

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