Comparison

ETV vs SmartHomeSec

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

Head to head
About

ETV

Features
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Aplicación para la visualización de cámaras de videovigilancia instaladas por la empresa de seguridad Estudis i Tècnics Vallès, SL Se ha añadido la visualización del canal cero permitiendo ver división por 4/8/9/16. Deslizando hacia arriba y abajo en el canal cero se cambia entre las diferentes divisiones y cambiar de canal deslizando el dedo a izquierda y derecha. Se añade el soporte al P2P Pegaso que permite la conexión sin tener que abrir puertos. El equipo debe tener el firmware actualizado. Tan solo escaneando el código QR del grabador.

About

SmartHomeSec

Manage your home security system, video surveillance, and smart home devices remotely. Receive instant notifications, control automation, and set up geofencing for automated actions. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote security system management
  • Video surveillance with DAHUA cameras
  • Home automation device control
  • Instant alarm notifications with images
  • Geofencing for automated actions
  • Voice control integration with Alexa/Google Home
  • User and privilege management
Features
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Description: With the Vesta SmartHomeSec application, you can manage your security system, video surveillance and control of home automation devices in your home. Reception and instant notifications of events, from the Automation / home automation section, you can control the home automation system (such as turning off the TV and viewing its consumption, turning lights on / off, heating, etc.), taking photos using the PIR cams, etc. DAHUA cameras can also be added in the same APP in a simple way, scanning the QR code of the device in question. Geofence is a Geolocation system that allows you to mark the detection range (100 meters and above) when entering or leaving the area, and apply scenarios or perform actions such as (arming, disarming the security system, turning the heating on or off, lights in a room, devices), or create reminders like "Arm the system" when you leave the geolocation zone. Integration with Alexa and Google Home, to arm and disarm the system by voice commands, in addition to controlling home automation devices. Characteristics: • Instant alarm notifications with images. • Real-time supervision of DAHUA cameras by P2P. • Request images from PIRCAM detectors. • Verification of panel events. • Home automation control (Control of all your smart home devices). • Arm the security panel remotely. • Create scenarios (example: When entering the house, turn on the hall light and turn on the heat). • Create rules (example: Auto arming of the system, automatic switch off of lights, auto regulation of the light level, turning lights on and off depending on the ambient lux, simulating the presence, etc.) • Add users and privilege management. • Management of several panels with the same user. • Integration with Alexa and Google home. • Free application. Have you forgotten to arm your security system? Don’t worry. With SmartHomeSec, you can remotely control all of your home automation devices and the security system.

Screenshots

ETV1 screens
SmartHomeSec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartHomeSec at every 2 months against ETV's every 4 months. SmartHomeSec also leads on device support (4 vs 2). ETV's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ETV ships an update every 4 months, SmartHomeSec every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ETV versus SmartHomeSec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETVSmartHomeSec
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—47.8% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB369 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIPTECNO VIDEOVIGILANCIA S.L.Bydemes

In-app purchases

None

ETV

No in-app purchases

None

SmartHomeSec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ETV free?
ETV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartHomeSec free?
SmartHomeSec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ETV or SmartHomeSec have ads?
Neither ETV nor SmartHomeSec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ETV or SmartHomeSec?
ETV ships an update every 4 months, and SmartHomeSec every 2 months. Most recently, ETV was updated on September 28, 2026 and SmartHomeSec on October 14, 2026.

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