Comparison

Linksys vs AutomationBT

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

Head to head
About

Linksys

Manage your home WiFi network remotely from anywhere. Control connected devices, set up guest networks, and implement parental controls to manage internet access for children. Prioritize devices for better streaming and gaming performance, and enhance security against online threats.

Highlights
  • Remote WiFi access
  • Network dashboard
  • Guest network setup
  • Device prioritization
  • Network security features
  • Parental controls
Features
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This app is the command center for your Velop system and Linksys Smart WiFi routers. Use the Linksys app anywhere you have an internet connection to check connected devices, set up guest access, or keep your kids off the internet when they should be doing homework. KEY FEATURES • Remote Access – All you need is the internet. • Dashboard – Your WiFi's vital stats on one page. • Guest Access – Give friends internet access, but keep personal data secure. • Device Prioritization – Improve streaming and online gaming by giving WiFi priority to favored devices. • Network Security - Be proactive against network threats and malicious sites with Linksys Shield. • Parental Controls – Encourage kids' healthy internet behavior by pausing internet access. Privacy Policy: https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/terms/ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS* • Velop systems and Linksys Smart WiFi routers. Full list of supported routers: http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com/cloud/ustatic/mobile/supportedRouters.html • User account (created in the app or at http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com) connected to your Linksys product. • iOS 14.0 and greater For additional help, visit our support site at http://support.linksys.com

About

AutomationBT

Control home automations using your smartphone via Bluetooth. This app enables device activation without an internet connection, offering secure PIN-protected configuration and proximity notifications for quick access.

Highlights
  • Smartphone automation control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • No internet required
  • PIN code security
  • Proximity notifications
  • Adjustable Bluetooth range
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Through AutomationBT App and Bluetooth CAME selector, it's possible to activate automations by your own Smartphone. No internet connection need, the Bluetooth of your Smartphone only have to be turned on. All the operations to configure the selector are protected by a PIN code to guarantee an high security level during the installation. AutomationBT App will be able to notify when your Smartphone is in proximity of the Bluetooth selector so to speed up any opening without to unlock it Through the App it's possible to set the Bluetooth selector range to tune the maximum working distance with the choice of an automatic notifications disable time.

Screenshots

Linksys4 screens
AutomationBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AutomationBT at none against Linksys's 2. AutomationBT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Linksys's advantage is ratings volume (99K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AutomationBT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AutomationBT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 99K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Linksys's written reviews are positive against 14% of AutomationBT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, AutomationBT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Linksys versus AutomationBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinksysAutomationBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (99K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings99K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinksys USA, Inc.CAME S.P.A.

Customer experience

Linksys

All ratings98,345 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews770 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative74.5%

AutomationBT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative60.7%

Bugs and requests

Linksys

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses connection to router
  • Cannot reliably rename or manage connected devices
  • Parental controls settings randomly reset or malfunction
  • Inability to troubleshoot or diagnose network issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow device-specific parental controls
  • Add option to view network usage statistics
  • Improve app navigation and responsiveness
  • Provide more granular control over node settings
  • Implement dark mode and customization options

AutomationBT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Linksys

Subscriptions2
  • Linksys Aware3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Linksys Shield3 Months trial$4.991 Month
None

AutomationBT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linksys free?
Linksys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AutomationBT free?
AutomationBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linksys or AutomationBT?
AutomationBT is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while AutomationBT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Linksys or AutomationBT have ads?
Neither Linksys nor AutomationBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linksys or AutomationBT?
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and AutomationBT every 3 months. Most recently, Linksys was updated on October 23, 2026 and AutomationBT on October 20, 2026.

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