TECO iHome vs Brookstone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TECO iHome
Control TECO smart air conditioners and appliances remotely via your smartphone. Features include scheduling, power monitoring, and GPS-based reminders for energy savings and comfort. Supports voice control for a convenient smart home experience.
- Remote control of AC settings
- Smart scheduling for automated operation
- Power usage monitoring
- GPS-based on/off reminders
- AI temperature automation
- Voice control integration
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Welcome to TECO iHOME! The TECO iHOME app allows you to use your smartphone or tablet to manage your home's TECO smart air conditioners and appliances. By pairing with a compatible AC model and purchasing a separate cloud module, you can easily upgrade your appliances to be smart-enabled. With your smartphone connected to your home's Wi-Fi or a 4G/5G mobile network, you can enjoy a full range of smart services from your TECO iHOME cloud-enabled appliances. For more information, please visit https://www.tecohome.com.tw TECO iHOME Cloud Air Conditioner Smart Features: Remote Control: Adjust your air conditioner settings remotely using the TECO iHOME app. Smart Scheduling: Set your AC to automatically turn on/off or change operating modes at different times of the day to manage your home's temperature more conveniently. Power Management: Track your air conditioner's electricity usage on a daily basis, making it easy to monitor consumption and control your electricity costs. GPS-Based Reminders: By setting up GPS location, the app can proactively remind you to turn your AC on or off when you leave or return home, helping you enjoy a comfortable smart life while saving energy. AI Temperature Automation: The app can sense temperature changes and automatically turn the AC on or off when your desired indoor temperature is reached. Smart Voice Control: Supports voice control via Google Assistant and Chunghwa Telecom i寶貝. As long as your smartphone is connected to the internet, you can enjoy all the smart services provided by your TECO iHOME appliances. You will need to purchase a TECO cloud module hardware device to upgrade your air conditioner and appliances before you can use the TECO iHOME app and begin your smart life. This app includes a "Power Management" page that displays information on your air conditioner's electricity usage. Whether this information is shown depends on if the connected AC model supports the power feedback function. If your model does not support this feature, the page will automatically hide the power information. If you need support, please email us at: tecoems@gmail.com
Brookstone
Manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Group devices for simultaneous control, set automated timers and alarms, and easily share access with family members for a simplified smart living experience.
- Remote device control
- Device grouping
- Timers and alarms
- Family sharing
- Simplified setup
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The Brookstone Smart Home App is here to Simplify your Home. 1. Control all your smart devices remotely. 2. Easily set up groups to control multiple devices. 3. Set timers and alarms to automate functions at certain times. 4. Share devices with other family members.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TECO iHome at every 3 months against Brookstone's every 15 months. Brookstone's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 13%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TECO iHome ships an update every 3 months, Brookstone every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TECO iHome | Brookstone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aifa technology corp. | BYTECH NY, INC. |
Customer experience
TECO iHome
Brookstone
In-app purchases
TECO iHome
No in-app purchases
Brookstone
No in-app purchases
