Comparison

Xiaomi Home vs Linklite

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

Linklite

This app allows precise control over multiple photo and video lights, adjusting color temperature, brightness, and RGB settings. It supports creative color blending, grouping lights for simultaneous control, and even emulating stage scenes with music.

Highlights
  • Adjustable CCT and dimmer control
  • RGB color and saturation control
  • Creative color blending
  • Fast grouping of studio lights
  • Music rhythm stage scene emulation
Features
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LINKLITE APP FEATURES: 1. Adjustable CCT and dimmer control of multiple photo video lights. 2. Control of RGB color, saturation and special effects etc. 3.Creative color blending from selective gel. 4. Fast grouping the studio lights and control multi-lamp at same time. 5. Emulate stage scenes with music rhythm.

Screenshots

Xiaomi Home3 screens
Linklite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linklite at 100% against Xiaomi Home's 30%. Linklite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). Xiaomi Home's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 1). On price and ads 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 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Linklite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linklite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xiaomi Home has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Xiaomi Home's written reviews are positive against 100% of Linklite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, Linklite every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Xiaomi Home versus Linklite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaomi HomeLinklite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9.4K ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#145 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size769 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Co., LtdTolifo(Dongguan)Photographic equipment Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Xiaomi Home

All ratings9,350 ratings
Positive65.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews2,553 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative57.8%

Linklite

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Linklite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Xiaomi Home

Subscriptions16
  • 7-day basic plan (package01)$1.991 Month
  • 循环保存7天,连续包月云存储套餐1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 循环保存7天,连续包月云存储套餐2 variants$2.491 Month
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  • 7-day event video history 01$2.491 Month
  • 7-day event video history 02$2.491 Month
  • 30-day plus plan (package01)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 30-day plus plan (package01)$2.991 Month
  • 30-day event video history 02$3.491 Month
  • 30-day event video history 01$3.491 Month
  • 30-day event video history 03$3.491 Month
  • 7-day event video history$3.991 Month
  • 7-day event video history 01$4.491 Month
  • 美西-云存储7天循环月订阅群组02$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
One-time1
  • 循环保存7天,服务时长1个月云存储套餐$2.99
None

Linklite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xiaomi Home free?
Xiaomi Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linklite free?
Linklite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xiaomi Home or Linklite?
Linklite is rated higher. Xiaomi Home averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Linklite averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Xiaomi Home or Linklite have ads?
Neither Xiaomi Home nor Linklite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xiaomi Home or Linklite?
Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, and Linklite every 20 months. Most recently, Xiaomi Home was updated on October 25, 2026 and Linklite on October 24, 2026.

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