Comparison

Xiaomi Home vs Equation Connect

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

Head to head
About

Xiaomi Home

Manage your smart home devices from anywhere. Easily add new devices, control them remotely, and receive real-time status updates. Share access with family and friends, and automate intelligent tasks for a smarter living experience.

Highlights
  • Add new devices easily
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time device status
  • Share devices with others
  • Set up intelligent tasks
  • Integrates with Apple Health
Features
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A professional app to help you manage your intelligent devices. • Add new devices with a few easy steps • Control your device wherever you are • Get the status of you devices in real time • Share your devices with friends and family members • Set up and perform intelligent tasks • Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life [App Permission Guide] This application may request the following access permissions depending on the connected device model and the specific features you use. 【Required Permissions】 Permissions essential for this application. If you decline to grant any of the following permissions, you will be unable to use the basic features of this application. None 【Optional Permissions】 These permissions are required for additional features of this application. You may decline to grant the following permissions. Your refusal will not affect your continued use of other features and services of this application. However, the use of certain features that require such permissions may be restricted. Local Network Used to discover compatible devices on the local network for device setup and control. Used to support device network configuration, AP direct connection, and local device control. Bluetooth Used to scan, discover, connect to, and control Bluetooth devices for pairing, operation, and firmware updates. Camera Used to scan QR codes for device setup and login, and to handle feedback, floor plan uploads, and plugin or camera features. Microphone Used to support video intercom on smart devices and capture audio for voice commands. Location Used to identify region for localized environment info, scan Wi-Fi networks, and record exercise routes with improved accuracy. Photos Used to select and upload local photos or videos for feedback, floor plans, and plugin or camera features. Notifications Used to provide users with notifications regarding device status and related information. HomeKit Used to support the synchronization, pairing, and control of HomeKit devices within Xiaomi Home. [Mi Cloud Storage Automatic Renewal Service Description] Renewal Service:7-day overwriting Renewal storage plan,30-day overwriting Renewal storage plan Renewal period: one month Renewal price: 7-day overwriting Renewal storage plan for 10 yuan/month, 30-day overwriting Renewal storage plan for 24 yuan/month Payment: after confirming the subscription, your Apple ID account will be debited; Cancel renewal:If you cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in the iTunes/AppleID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Specific path:Please open the Apple mobile phone"settings"-->enter"iTunes store and AppStore"-->click"Apple ID",select"View Apple ID",enter the "Account Settings"page,click"subscribe",select Mi Cloud Storage unsubscribe. If you cancel within 24 hours before the expiration, the subscription fee will be charged; Renewal: Apple ID account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period; Mi Cloud Storage Automatic Renewal Service Agreement: https://camera.api.io.mi.com/cloud-service/app/doc/auto_renew-en.html, Mi Cloud Storage User Agreement: https://camera.api.io.mi.com/cloud-service/app/doc/user_licence-en.html About Cloud Storage Automatic Renewal: https://camera.api.io.mi.com/cloud-service/app/my_cloud.html?channel=iosinfo&locale=en#/renew - Terms of Use and User Agreement: https://g.home.mi.com/views/user-terms.html?locale=en&type=userLicense Privacy Policy: https://g.home.mi.com/views/user-terms.html?locale=en&type=userPrivacy [HealthKit] Your record after each weighing: BMI (body mass index), body fat percentage, weight, lean body mass will be shared to Apple Health.

About

Equation Connect

Remotely manage and control smart radiators from Equation. Group devices by zone, adjust temperatures, customize heating schedules, and monitor energy consumption. Features include hotel mode, brightness control, and timer functions.

Highlights
  • Remote radiator control
  • Zone grouping
  • Temperature adjustment
  • Customizable schedules
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Hotel mode activation
  • Brightness control
Features
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NEW UPDATE The latest App update includes: - Explanatory videos on the pairing process. - Clearer and more visual programming bar. - Reorganisation of advanced functions. - Preview of screen colours in the application. - Incorporation of hotel mode. - Brightness control of the devices. - Early start control. - Addition of new languages: Italian. - Activation of locks and hotel mode from a zone. - Improvements in the statistical control. - Error correction. - Buzzer control - Timer control Control your Equation Hera and Adagio radiators whenever and wherever you want with Equation App: - Group your radiators by zones (such as rooms or floors of a house) or, if you prefer, control them individually. - Change the temperature of your radiators whenever you need to, at any time and from anywhere. - Customise the programming of your radiators or use one of the 4 pre-programmed settings installed as standard and increase the energy savings of your heating system. - Know the energy consumption of your radiators and the cost of your heating by simply configuring the price of your electricity tariff. The products need a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection with internet access to work properly.

Screenshots

Xiaomi Home3 screens
Equation Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Equation Connect at none against Xiaomi Home's 10. Xiaomi Home's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 8%). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Xiaomi Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Equation Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, Equation Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Xiaomi Home versus Equation Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaomi HomeEquation Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews — better7.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size769 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Co., LtdHome Domotic Developments, S.L.

Customer experience

Xiaomi Home

All ratings9,350 ratings
Positive65.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews2,562 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative57.8%

Equation Connect

Written reviews52 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative86.5%

Bugs and requests

Xiaomi Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to connect devices
  • Inaccurate or lost mapping data
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Unreliable firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom room naming and scheduling
  • Improve app stability and user experience
  • Add support for more languages and regions
  • Enhance remote control and automation features
  • Provide better diagnostics and troubleshooting

Equation Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Xiaomi Home

Subscriptions10
  • 循环保存7天,连续包月云存储套餐1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 循环保存7天,连续包月云存储套餐$2.491 Month
  • 7-day event video history 01$2.491 Month
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  • 30-day plus plan (package01)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 30-day plus plan (package01)$2.991 Month
  • 30-day event video history 01$3.491 Month
  • 7-day event video history 01$4.491 Month
  • 30-day plus plan (package01)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 循环保存30天,连续包月云存储套餐$5.491 Month
  • 30-day event video history 01$6.491 Month
None

Equation Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xiaomi Home free?
Xiaomi Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equation Connect free?
Equation Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xiaomi Home or Equation Connect have ads?
Neither Xiaomi Home nor Equation Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xiaomi Home or Equation Connect?
Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, and Equation Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Xiaomi Home was updated on November 8, 2026 and Equation Connect on November 3, 2026.

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