Comparison

Total Connect 2.0 vs XMV Plus

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

XMV Plus

Stream live HD video, receive AI-powered motion alerts, and review recorded footage from a single interface. Remotely configure settings across multiple systems without any subscription fees.

Highlights
  • Live HD video monitoring
  • AI-powered motion alerts
  • Recorded footage playback
  • Remote system configuration
  • Multi-device management
  • No subscription fees
Features
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With XMV Plus you can stream live HD video directly to your phone, receive instant AI-powered alerts for motion or intrusions, and review recorded footage with intuitive playback — all from a single, easy-to-use interface. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the go, you’ll always know what’s happening when it matters most. Take full control of your system with remote configuration, letting you adjust all settings, schedules, notifications, etc. across multiple systems in different locations. Best of all, enjoy NO subscription fees — EVER. Get every feature, every update, and all AI functionality with zero recurring costs. Key Features: ●Live HD Monitoring: Crystal-clear real-time video from any connected camera. ●AI-Powered Alerts: Instant notifications for people, vehicles, or custom-defined events. ●Video Playback: Fast, precise access to recorded clips and event history. ●Remote Configuration: Adjust cameras, schedules, and alerts from anywhere. ●Multi-Device Management: Unified control of multiple NVRs and cameras. ●No Subscription Fees — Ever: Full access without monthly or annual charges. Empower your surveillance system with smart, mobile control — because security should never be out of reach or behind a paywall.

Screenshots

Total Connect 2.04 screens
XMV Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

Total Connect 2.0 and XMV Plus both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of XMV Plus's written reviews are positive against 24% of Total Connect 2.0's. XMV Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Total Connect 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (292K vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.6 for Total Connect 2.0 against 4.8 for XMV Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Connect 2.0 has 292K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Total Connect 2.0's written reviews are positive against 100% of XMV Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, XMV Plus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Total Connect 2.0 versus XMV Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Connect 2.0XMV Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (292K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings292K — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB219 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperResideo Technologies, Inc.GenIV Technology

Customer experience

Total Connect 2.0

All ratings291,097 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,047 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative67.8%

XMV Plus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

XMV Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Total Connect 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

XMV Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Connect 2.0 free?
Total Connect 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XMV Plus free?
XMV Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total Connect 2.0 or XMV Plus?
XMV Plus is rated higher. Total Connect 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 292K ratings, while XMV Plus averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Total Connect 2.0 or XMV Plus have ads?
Neither Total Connect 2.0 nor XMV Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Connect 2.0 or XMV Plus?
Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, and XMV Plus every 5 months. Most recently, Total Connect 2.0 was updated on November 10, 2026 and XMV Plus on October 30, 2026.

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