Comparison

Quantum Plus vs Resideo Connect

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

Head to head
About

Quantum Plus

Manage your security system, cameras, and connected devices remotely. Enjoy interactive security features and home control from any location worldwide.

Highlights
  • Interactive security management
  • Home device control
  • Video monitoring
  • Remote access
  • Connected device integration
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Interactive security, Home control, Video monitoring, Quantum Plus give you complete control over your security system, cameras, and other connected devices from anywhere in the world.

About

Resideo Connect

Monitor and manage your smart home devices for comfort, safety, and water leak detection. Receive alerts whether you're home or away, and integrate with various smart home partners for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Whole-home device management
  • Real-time alerts (home/away)
  • Comfort control (thermostats)
  • Smart smoke & CO detection
  • Video monitoring (doorbell/cameras)
  • Water leak detection & shutoff
  • Smart home partner integration
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to Resideo Connect. Formerly the First Alert app, Resideo Connect introduces a refreshed look and feel while continuing to deliver the same trusted experience. No action is required, and your devices, settings, and account information remain unchanged. Resideo Connect is the official app for compatible Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo products – all part of the Resideo family of brands. Take greater control of your home's comfort, safety, security, and water leak detection with the Resideo Connect app. Whether you're home or away, this whole-home solution helps you monitor and manage the devices that keep your home running, all from one easy-to-use app. Designed for the way homes really work, the Resideo Connect app is compatible across select Resideo, Honeywell Home and First Alert branded products. Plus, integrate with smart home partners to manage additional devices throughout your home. Stay connected to the devices your home depends on with the Resideo Connect app, so everything works better together. • Connected Home Control: Manage security cameras, video doorbells, smart smoke & carbon monoxide alarms, select smart thermostats, water leak detection, and more from one intuitive app. • Clear Alerts, Faster Action: Receive timely notifications for water leaks, motion events, smoke or CO incidents, security activity, and other important events so you can respond with confidence. • Trusted Solutions, Connected Together: Bring together trusted products and smart home integrations to simplify everyday home management and stay connected from anywhere. Key Features • Comfort Control: Manage select Honeywell Home smart thermostats, adjust settings remotely, create schedules, and enroll in eligible energy-saving programs designed to help reduce utility costs. • Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detection: Stay connected to your home's fire and CO safety devices wherever you are. Receive alerts, check device status, and seamlessly integrate compatible Google Nest Protect Alarms* to expand your connected safety ecosystem. • Smart Video Awareness: Stay informed with First Alert Video Doorbells and Outdoor Cameras featuring intelligent event detection for people, pets, vehicles, and packages, with clear notifications and video access when it matters most. • Water Leak Detection & Response: Help detect leaks early with the First Alert WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector. Pair with a professionally installed Water Shutoff Device for added control when water is detected. • Security & Smart Home Integrations: Manage compatible security devices, smart locks, and garage door openers, including select Schlage, Kwikset, and Genie products, from one convenient app. Integrate with leading smart home platforms for even greater control and convenience. Less complexity. More control. Resideo Connect helps homeowners stay connected to the devices that support comfort, safety, security, and awareness throughout the home. Expand your home’s protection with our whole home offering. Learn more about our family of connected smart products at firstalert.com/pages/resideo-connect-app New to our brands and the Resideo Connect app? Download the app and get started with guided device setup, streamlined onboarding, and easy device management.

Screenshots

Quantum Plus4 screens
Resideo Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Quantum Plus at free against Resideo Connect's free with in-app purchases. Resideo Connect's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 96) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Quantum Plus against 4.7 for Resideo Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resideo Connect has 45K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Quantum Plus's written reviews are positive against 20% of Resideo Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quantum Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, Resideo Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Quantum Plus versus Resideo Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantum PlusResideo Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (96 ratings) — better4.7 (45K ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9645K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB217 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSafe Home Security IncResideo Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Quantum Plus

All ratings83 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Resideo Connect

All ratings42,794 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews593 reviews
Positive20.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative68.8%

Bugs and requests

Quantum Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Resideo Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sign-in button not functioning
  • Delayed HVAC runtime data updates
  • Inability to add new devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Improved remote sensor integration
  • Apple Watch and landscape mode support

In-app purchases

None

Quantum Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Resideo Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quantum Plus free?
Quantum Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Resideo Connect free?
Resideo Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quantum Plus or Resideo Connect?
Quantum Plus is rated higher. Quantum Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Resideo Connect averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.
Do Quantum Plus or Resideo Connect have ads?
Neither Quantum Plus nor Resideo Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quantum Plus or Resideo Connect?
Quantum Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Resideo Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Quantum Plus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Resideo Connect on November 6, 2026.

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