Bosch Remote Security Control vs Bosch Connected Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bosch Remote Security Control
Control your Bosch security system remotely from your smartphone. Arm or disarm your system, manage specific zones, and even control lighting. For compatible panels, you can also view live camera feeds and remotely lock/unlock doors.
- Remote system arm/disarm
- Zone control
- Output control (e.g., lighting)
- Live video streaming from IP cameras
- Remote door lock/unlock
- Demo mode for evaluation
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The Remote Security Control (RSC) app by Bosch allows users to control their security systems remotely from their devices. The app supports security systems with the following control panels: B9512G, B8512G, B6512, B5512, B4512, B3512, D9412GV4, D7412GV4, and Solution Series 2000/3000. With all compatible control panels, users can: - Turn their security system On or Off - Turn specific areas On or Off - Control outputs for applications such as lighting control Exclusive to B9512G, B8512G, B5512. B4512, and B3512 control panels, users can view live video from Bosch IP cameras (requires control panel firmware version 2.03 or greater). The RSC app supports Motion JPEG (MJPEG) video streamed over HTTP or HTTPS. Exclusive to B9512G, B8512G, D9412GV4, and D7412GV4 control panels, users can grant access to homes or businesses remotely by unlocking and locking doors (D9210C or B901 and other hardware required). This app requires the installing dealer to create a Remote Access Profile (certificate) for users, and to install the profile on their devices. Prior to installing the Remote Access Profile, users can evaluate the app using the Demo Mode. The app cannot connect to any security system until a Remote Access Profile is installed. Requires IOS 12.0 or later.
Bosch Connected Control
Remotely manage your thermostat's settings and schedules from anywhere. Optimize energy usage by setting vacation modes or adjusting your heating and cooling on the go. Connect multiple thermostats and create custom schedules for maximum comfort with minimal effort.
- Remote thermostat control
- Schedule adjustment
- Vacation mode
- Energy saving
- Unlimited thermostat connection
- Multiple schedules per thermostat
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The Bosch Connected Control app allows you to remotely control all of your thermostat's settings. It also allows you to adjust your schedule on-the-go or set it to vacation mode to save energy while you're away. You can also connect an unlimited number of thermostats and manage up to 4 schedules per thermostat. This is the perfect solution to achieve maximum comfort with minimal effort!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bosch Remote Security Control at 2.0 against Bosch Connected Control's 1.6. Bosch Remote Security Control also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Bosch Connected Control's advantage is ratings volume (224 vs 38). On price, update cadence, 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.
Bosch Remote Security Control holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bosch Connected Control has 224 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Bosch Remote Security Control's written reviews are positive against 7% of Bosch Connected Control's.
Bosch Remote Security Control ships an update every 3 months, Bosch Connected Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bosch Remote Security Control | Bosch Connected Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (38 ratings) — better | 1.6 (224 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better | 6.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 224 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bosch Security Systems | Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH |
Customer experience
Bosch Remote Security Control
Bosch Connected Control
Bugs and requests
Bosch Remote Security Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bosch Connected Control
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to register account
- App fails to connect to device
- Incorrect device firmware reporting
- Schedules not syncing properly
- Unexplained device disconnections
Requested features
6 requests- Improved connectivity reliability
- Better app responsiveness
- Easier setup and registration
- Firmware update notifications
- Usage history and analytics
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- Integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Bosch Remote Security Control
No in-app purchases
Bosch Connected Control
No in-app purchases
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