Home Network System vs Panasonic SmartWiFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Home Network System
This app allows you to set up and control a wireless network of cameras, sensors, and controllers for your home. Monitor your property, receive alerts, and even use your smartphone as a home phone.
- Easy system setup wizard
- Real-time camera streaming
- Motion detection recording
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote system control
- Landline phone integration
- Power outage alerts
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The do-it-yourself Panasonic Home Network System makes it quick and easy to create a powerful, wireless network of cameras, sensors and controllers in and outside the home. And control it all from your smartphone and tablet with one simple app. The Home Network System also connects to your landline, to let you use smartphones or tablets as home phones. http://www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/tel/homenetwork/ Main Features General Functions - Easy system setup wizard - No monthly service fees – monitoring, notification and control are free - Receive power outage alerts from AC-powered components - Receive low-power alerts from battery-operated components Indoor/Outdoor Camera Functions - Cameras display real-time streaming - Automatically record video to Micro SD cards in system hub - Quad view enables viewing up to four cameras simultaneously - Select motion detection areas for specific recording and notification - Indoor Baby Monitor plays lullabies - Indoor/Outdoor Camera enables 2-way communication - Arm and disarm features at home or away - Receive alerts when armed sensors detect motion - View alert event log Home Control Functions - Turn system components on/off at home or remotely - Create smart plug schedules to turn on/off lamps and more Digital Cordless Handset Functions - Arm and disarm system components - Receive alerts from motion and window sensors - View alert logs on LCD display - Make and take calls using landline, and use as intercom - Playback voicemail - View calling log - Copy contact lists from smartphone and tablets - Transfer landline calls to smartphones and additional handsets The app is kept alive in the background so that the app can receive outside calls and intercom calls, which results in battery consumption.
Panasonic SmartWiFi
Effortlessly manage smart home devices, including lights, with scheduling, mood lighting options, and voice control integration. Share device access with family members for seamless smart living.
- Smart lighting control
- Scheduling and automation
- Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Multi-device management
- Device sharing with family
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Panasonic Smart Wifi Platform Provides:1. Smart Control: Control Lights to perform multiple functions ,Schedule Light,Switch On/Off, Mood Lighting with Millions of Colours2. Control multiple devices with one App3. Voice Control via Alexa and Google Assistant4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic SmartWiFi at 3.7 against Home Network System's 1.8. Panasonic SmartWiFi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Home Network System's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Panasonic SmartWiFi holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Network System has 113 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Home Network System's written reviews are positive against 14% of Panasonic SmartWiFi's.
Home Network System ships an update every 3 months, Panasonic SmartWiFi every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Home Network System | Panasonic SmartWiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (113 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. | Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt Ltd |
Customer experience
Home Network System
Panasonic SmartWiFi
Bugs and requests
Home Network System
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to connect to hub remotely
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Inconsistent sensor and camera functionality
- Confusing app navigation and settings
Requested features
5 requests- Improved app performance and stability
- Remote access and notification enhancements
- Customizable settings and schedules
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Better camera quality and features
Panasonic SmartWiFi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Home Network System
No in-app purchases
Panasonic SmartWiFi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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