VIAS vs intertechno Selection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
VIAS
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VIAS offers secured and reliable security alarm protection, combined with video surveillance and automation. Its multi-partition and multi-site architecture allows scalable control, from small areas to across cities, all in one account. VIAS APP All-in-one dashboard control Camera Live view and recording playback Central key switch for Arm/Disarm Push notifications and log records include video clips Remote system setup and configure Monitor different locations with only a tap Manage authorization for user according to roles and partitions Members scheme to share gateway and receive notification Installer remote setup and maintenance Alarm scenes associated with automation and videos Easy setup of intelligent rules and scheduled scenes Learn more about VIAS: www.vias-system.com
intertechno Selection
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Intertechno Selection - Nature meets IoT Intertechno Selection enables your existing home to become powerful. This means that all existing lamps, luminaires, blinds, and awnings can be made intelligent and smart. IFTTT integration and speech recognition: IFTTT It is possible to link Intertechno Selection to over 600 manufacturers and services via IFTTT plattform. Set IFTTT Triggers or IFTTT Actions via app. For example, this feature can be used to control Philips hue lights or your Spotify playlists. In general, intertechno Selection can get access to systems or services from third-party manufacturers and these also have access to intertechno Selection. Amazon Alexa All your devices can be controlled via Amazon Alexa app or voice commands. Apple devices This function is in the test phase but can already be used. Control your receivers using Apple devices. Timer und automation processes: Timer Create simple timers at a specific time on one or more days of the week, at sunrise +- offset, at sunset +- offset, or in a specific period. Both receivers and scenarios can be switched. Automation processes Create automation processes depending on the air temperature, air pressure, wind speed or the weather in general (rain, snow, thunderstorms, clear sky, cloudy, ...) and the currently active scenario (e.g. home). A link between several of these triggers is possible. For those who want more, one basic- and several secondary conditions can be set. Adapt transmitters: Keep control of your remote controls and sensors, such as motion detectors or magnetic switches, via app. Swipe left or right once to enable or disable their function. Vacation mode and emergency mode: Emergency Mode Your system can be addressed directly within a range of 10m even in case the internet and W-LAN fails. All remote controls and sensors are still available. Vacation mode Intertechno Selection takes over the presence simulation. Specify which receivers should be switched randomly on or off in case you are not at home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: intertechno Selection at every 4 weeks against VIAS's every 2 months. intertechno Selection also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VIAS ships an update every 2 months, intertechno Selection every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and May 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIAS | intertechno Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Everspring Inc Co.. Ltd. | Intertechno Funk-Technik GesmbH |
In-app purchases
VIAS
No in-app purchases
intertechno Selection
No in-app purchases
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