Xfinity Home vs Xtreme Connected Doorbell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xfinity Home
Control your home security and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm your system, receive alerts, monitor video feeds, and manage lights and thermostats from your smartphone or tablet.
- Remote arm and disarm
- Real-time alerts
- Remote video monitoring
- Lighting control
- Thermostat control
- Automated rules
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The Xfinity Home app lets you stay connected to your home even when you’re on the go. Arm and disarm your system, create automated rules, access video to see when the kids get home, or turn on the lights and adjust the temperature before you walk through the door. It’s quick, easy and always available on your smartphone or tablet. FEATURES - Remote arm and disarm - Real-time text and email alerts when alarms are triggered and motion is detected* - Remote video monitoring* - Lighting and thermostat control* WORKS WITH XFINITY COMPATIBLE DEVICES* - Thermostats: Ecobee, Carrier Cor, Zen - Lighting: Philips Hue Lights, Lutron Caséta Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, Sengled Element Touch Bulb, GE (Jasco) Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, LIFX Lights - Locks: August Smart Locks, Kwikset SmartCode Door Locks REQUIREMENTS - Wi-Fi or 4G cellular internet connection - Xfinity Home service - Xfinity ID or Comcast.net email address and password (Need your Xfinity ID? Go to https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/create-xfinity-username) *Purchase of additional hardware may be required. Disclaimer: Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Service and equipment sold separately. Services and features vary based on service package. Learn more about ‘Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135: Do Not Sell My Info’ options at www.xfinity.com/privacy/manage-preference
Xtreme Connected Doorbell
Monitor your home security remotely with this app. It allows you to control your smart doorbell, communicate via two-way audio and video, and receive instant notifications when visitors arrive. View recordings and adjust settings from anywhere.
- Remote doorbell control
- Two-way audio and video
- Visitor notifications
- View recordings
- Adjust settings
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Keep your home safe and secure and control your Xtreme Connected Doorbell from your smart phone or tablet! The Xtreme Doorbell app allows you to control your Xtreme Connected Doorbell from anywhere in the world using your smartphone. Two way audio and video functions put you in control. Get notifications whenever someone comes to your door and answer as if your were right at home. Deter criminals, reject salesman or annoying and unwanted visitors and keep a close watch on your door from anywhere in the world! Control the functions of your Xtreme Connected Doorbell. View and adjust settings. View recordings and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Xfinity Home at 4.3 against Xtreme Connected Doorbell's 1.7. Xfinity Home also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (12K vs 6). Xtreme Connected Doorbell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Xfinity Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xfinity Home has 12K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 0% of Xtreme Connected Doorbell's.
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, Xtreme Connected Doorbell monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Xfinity Home | Xtreme Connected Doorbell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12K ratings) — better | 1.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Comcast | Jem Accessories, Inc |
Customer experience
Xfinity Home
Xtreme Connected Doorbell
Bugs and requests
Xfinity Home
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to login or connect to system
- Cameras not loading or showing live feed
- Alarm not arming/disarming properly
- Sensors not triggering alerts correctly
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Faster video playback speeds
- Geofencing for automatic arming/disarming
- Better integration with other smart home devices
- More customization options for automation rules
Xtreme Connected Doorbell
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Xfinity Home
No in-app purchases
Xtreme Connected Doorbell
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Xfinity Home free?
Is Xtreme Connected Doorbell free?
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or Xtreme Connected Doorbell?
Do Xfinity Home or Xtreme Connected Doorbell have ads?
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