Comparison

Total Connect 2.0 vs Smart Home

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

Head to head
About

Total Connect 2.0

Remotely manage your home security system and smart devices. Arm/disarm alarms, view live video, control locks, lights, thermostats, and garage doors. Automate actions with custom routines for enhanced convenience and security.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • View live and recorded video
  • Control smart locks and lights
  • Adjust thermostat temperature
  • Open/close garage doors
  • Create custom smart scenes
  • Receive push notifications
Features
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Control Security and Smart Devices with Total Connect® 2.0 Keep an eye on your home or business while away with mobile management of your security system and compatible smart devices. Arm or disarm your security system, view high-quality live and recorded video, answer the door and greet visitors, unlock/lock doors, turn lights off/on, adjust thermostat temperature, even open or close garage doors from wherever you are. Customize your home with a series of automated actions. Create an exit routine that adjusts the temperature and locks the doors. Or, run a bedtime routine that checks the garage door status, turns on outdoor lights and arms the alarm. For more information visit: https://www.resideo.com/us/en/total-connect-app/ Requirement: Compatible Resideo or Honeywell Home security system with a subscription to Total Connect 2.0 Remote Services. Please contact your Resideo security professional for additional information. Features include: · Arm or disarm the security system · Answer the door and remotely greet visitors · Unlock or lock doors · Turn lights off or on · Open or close the garage door · Adjust thermostat temperature for your Resideo device · Create as many as four intelligent detection zones for VX Series doorbells and cameras, detecting animals, people, and/or vehicles for notifications that matter · View high-resolution live video and recorded video · See and talk to people at your front door · Geofencing arming reminders · Voice control options · Secure fingerprint or face ID login · Receive push notifications on events · Create and run smart scenes · Add or delete users For more information, visit https://www.resideo.com/us/en/total-connect-app

About

Smart Home

Control a vast array of smart home devices from different brands in one unified app. Organize devices by room, create custom automations, and share access with family members for a more convenient and connected living space.

Highlights
  • Unified device control
  • Support for 7,600+ brands
  • Organize by rooms/zones
  • Customizable scenes and routines
  • Family sharing of device access
Features
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Take full control of your smart home with ease! This app lets you seamlessly connect and manage over 7,600 brands of smart devices, from lighting and appliances to cameras and sensors... all in one place. Key Benefits: - Unified Control: Manage all your smart devices effortlessly, no matter the brand or type. - Customizable Areas: Organize and control devices by rooms or zones for convenience. - Smart Automation: Create personalized scenes and routines to automate daily tasks. - Family Sharing: Easily share device access with your loved ones for a truly connected home. Simplify your life and enjoy a smarter, more comfortable home. Download now! --------------------- Privacy Policy: https://leostudio.global/policies Terms of Use: https://leostudio.global/policies For technical assistance or other inquiries: support@leostudio.global

Screenshots

Total Connect 2.04 screens
Smart Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Total Connect 2.0 at none against Smart Home's 10. Total Connect 2.0 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (291K vs 8K). Smart Home's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Smart Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Total Connect 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Total Connect 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Connect 2.0 has 291K ratings behind it against 8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Total Connect 2.0's written reviews are positive against 5% of Smart Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, Smart Home fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Total Connect 2.0 versus Smart Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Connect 2.0Smart Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (291K ratings) — better4.5 (8K ratings)
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings291K — better8K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#59 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB233 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperResideo Technologies, Inc.LeoStudio Global

Customer experience

Total Connect 2.0

All ratings291,097 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,034 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative67.6%

Smart Home

All ratings7,893 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews416 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative93.5%

User reviews

Total Connect 2.0

From 291K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 🔒 Secure system with password protection
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful automation features like scheduled arming/disarming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and frequent connection issues
  • 🕰️ Slow response times when arming/disarming the system
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing and inaccurate status displays
  • 🔍 Limited camera functionality and poor video quality
  • 💸 Expensive equipment and monthly fees

Smart Home

From 8K App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 💰 Forced subscription
  • 🚫 No free option
  • 💰 Expensive service
  • 🤯 Confusing/misleading
  • 🤖 Poor app design

Bugs and requests

Total Connect 2.0

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Sensor bypassing and user syncing issues
  • Inaccurate alarm status and event logs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to schedule automatic arming/disarming
  • Improved camera features and video quality
  • Better notification controls and customization
  • Compatibility with more smart home devices

Smart Home

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot add device without subscription
  • Subscription screen keeps appearing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to use app without subscription
  • Clearer pricing and subscription options

In-app purchases

None

Total Connect 2.0

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Smart Home

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Total Connect 2.0 free?
Total Connect 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Home free?
Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Total Connect 2.0 or Smart Home?
Total Connect 2.0 is rated higher. Total Connect 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 291K ratings, while Smart Home averages 4.5 from 8K ratings.
Do Total Connect 2.0 or Smart Home have ads?
Smart Home shows ads; Total Connect 2.0 does not.
Which is updated more often, Total Connect 2.0 or Smart Home?
Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, and Smart Home fortnightly. Most recently, Total Connect 2.0 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Smart Home on November 4, 2026.

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