Philips SmartSelect vs Philips Home Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Philips SmartSelect
Easily connect and manage your Philips SmartSelect Wi-Fi devices through a streamlined setup process. Organize multiple devices into groups, set custom schedules, and automate actions with a 24-hour countdown timer. Voice control integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa enhances convenience.
- Simple 4-step device connection
- Add multiple devices easily
- Create device groups
- Set custom schedules and automations
- 24-hour countdown timer
- Google Assistant and Alexa voice control
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Connect your Philips SmartSelect Wi-Fi device in 4 simple steps 1. Download free app, create account 2. Power device 3. Link with your 2.4GHz router 4. Customize your new device - Add additional devices by pushing one button, never leave the app! - Set up Groups to make it easier to program multiple devices at one time. - Customize groups, set schedules, create automations or utilize a full 24 hour countdown timer. - Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice controls.
Philips Home Access
This application allows users to manage their smart home devices and create a connected living experience. It provides a central hub for controlling various smart gadgets and building a personalized smart life.
- Manage smart devices
- Build smart life
- Centralized control
- Connected living
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All-New Philips Home Access App, manage your smart devices and build your smart life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Philips SmartSelect at 4.4 against Philips Home Access's 3.7. Philips SmartSelect also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 26%). Philips Home Access's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (546 vs 100). 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.
Philips SmartSelect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Home Access has 546 ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Philips SmartSelect's written reviews are positive against 26% of Philips Home Access's.
Philips SmartSelect ships an update every 4 months, Philips Home Access every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philips SmartSelect | Philips Home Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (100 ratings) — better | 3.7 (546 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 25.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 100 | 546 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 285 MB | 234 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jasco Products Company LLC | Shenzhen Conex Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Philips SmartSelect
Philips Home Access
Bugs and requests
Philips SmartSelect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Philips Home Access
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Constant log-out issues
- Bluetooth pairing problems
- Firmware update failures
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch app support
- Facial recognition login
- Customizable auto-lock settings
- Improved password management
In-app purchases
Philips SmartSelect
No in-app purchases
Philips Home Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
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