Total Connect 2.0 vs Lutron App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Lutron App
Control your smart lights, shades, and other devices remotely and securely. Create custom schedules and scenes to enhance your everyday moments. Requires a Lutron system and compatible products.
- Remote control of lights and shades
- Secure smart device management
- Customizable lighting schedules
- Scene creation for ambiance
- Integration with Lutron systems
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Bring out the best in your everyday moments with Lutron. Simply and securely control lights, shades and other smart devices from anywhere in the world with the Lutron app on your iOS device. The Lutron app requires a Lutron system and compatible Lutron smart lighting products. To learn more or hire a professional installer visit www.lutron.com.
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Verdict
Total Connect 2.0 and Lutron App both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Lutron App's written reviews are positive against 24% of Total Connect 2.0's. Lutron App also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Total Connect 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (292K vs 6.9K). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lutron App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Connect 2.0 has 292K ratings behind it against 6.9K, 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 46% of Lutron App's.
Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, Lutron App every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Total Connect 2.0 | Lutron App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (292K ratings) | 4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 292K — better | 6.9K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 670 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Resideo Technologies, Inc. | Lutron Electronics co., Inc. |
Customer experience
Total Connect 2.0
Lutron App
User reviews
Total Connect 2.0
From 292K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Lutron App
From 6.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and flawless performance
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy system
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Convenient remote and voice control
- 👍 Seamless integration with smart home platforms
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Outdated and unintuitive app interface
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and device syncing
- 🚫 Lack of widget support and iOS integration
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with certain devices and bulbs
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
Lutron App
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to connect to Lutron system
- Devices disappear from app after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior with geofencing and motion sensors
- Scenes and automations not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve app responsiveness and load times
- Restore widget functionality for quick access
- Expand customization options for rooms and schedules
- Integrate more smart home platforms and voice assistants
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- Provide better energy monitoring and usage tracking
In-app purchases
Total Connect 2.0
No in-app purchases
Lutron App
No in-app purchases
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