Linksys vs AutomationBT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote WiFi access
- Network dashboard
- Guest network setup
- Device prioritization
- Network security features
- Parental controls
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AutomationBT asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Linksys | AutomationBT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (99K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linksys USA, Inc. | CAME S.P.A. |
Customer experience
Linksys
AutomationBT
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
Linksys
- Linksys Aware3 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Linksys Shield3 Months trial$4.991 Month
AutomationBT
No in-app purchases









