Comparison

Total Connect 2.0 vs Higher Collective

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

Manage your home or business security and smart devices remotely. Arm/disarm your system, view live and recorded video, control lights, locks, thermostats, and garage doors. Automate actions for convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • View live and recorded video
  • Control smart locks and lights
  • Adjust thermostat
  • Open/close garage doors
  • Create automated routines
  • Two-way audio for doorbells
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

Higher Collective

Browse menus, order ahead for pickup at five Connecticut locations, and earn rewards on every purchase. Discover exclusive deals and new product drops. Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase.

Highlights
  • Browse live cannabis menu
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • Earn loyalty points and rewards
  • View exclusive deals
  • Save favorites and reorder
  • Get new product notifications
Features
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Higher Collective brings Connecticut's premier cannabis experience to your phone. Browse our menu, order ahead for fast pickup at any of our five locations, and earn rewards on every purchase. OUR LOCATIONS • Bridgeport • Hamden • Killingly • New London • Torrington WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse the live menu — flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, pre-rolls, and more • Order ahead for fast in-store pickup • Earn loyalty points and redeem rewards • See exclusive deals and promotions • Save favorites and reorder in one tap • Get notified about new product drops Higher Collective serves Connecticut's adult-use cannabis market. Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase. Please consume responsibly. This app is intended for adults 21 years of age or older. Cannabis products are only available for purchase at licensed Connecticut dispensaries.

Screenshots

Total Connect 2.04 screens
Higher Collective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Higher Collective at every 3 days against Total Connect 2.0's monthly. Higher Collective also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Total Connect 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (291K vs 35). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Higher Collective holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Connect 2.0 has 291K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, Higher Collective every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Total Connect 2.0 versus Higher Collective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Connect 2.0Higher Collective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (291K ratings)5.0 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings291K — better35
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperResideo Technologies, Inc.Higher Collective

Customer experience

Total Connect 2.0

All ratings289,985 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,033 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative67.6%

Higher Collective

All ratings2 ratings
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

Higher Collective

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Total Connect 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Higher Collective

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 Higher Collective free?
Higher Collective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total Connect 2.0 or Higher Collective?
Higher Collective is rated higher. Total Connect 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 291K ratings, while Higher Collective averages 5.0 from 35 ratings.
Do Total Connect 2.0 or Higher Collective have ads?
Neither Total Connect 2.0 nor Higher Collective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Connect 2.0 or Higher Collective?
Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, and Higher Collective every 3 days. Most recently, Total Connect 2.0 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Higher Collective on October 28, 2026.

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