Comparison

Somfy Protect vs DiO one

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

Head to head
About

Somfy Protect

Control and monitor your home security with connected alarms, cameras, and videophones. Receive real-time alerts, view live camera feeds, and manage access remotely. Integrate with voice assistants for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control
  • Live camera monitoring
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Event history access
  • Smart notifications
  • Remote door/gate opening
  • Voice assistant integration
Features
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Simply manage access to and security of your home, thanks to Somfy's connected products, controllable from the Somfy Protect app: Somfy alarms and cameras - Easily install and configure Somfy alarms and cameras (Home Alarm, Somfy One+, Indoor and Outdoor Camera) - Activate and deactivate the alarm, motion detection or night mode - Get notified in case of an alert and access your cameras to keep an eye on your home - Check the history of past events and download them to your smartphone - Receive smart notifications that remind you to activate the alarm when you leave the house and inform you when your children come home from school (kids function) - Set up your cameras by adjusting motion sensitivity and detection areas (compatible with your pets) - Build a community of trust and add family members and loved ones to your setup - Use voice assistants to control your devices (compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa) Somfy's connected videophones [2023 - Only available in France] - Easily install your connected videophone or connect your videophone using your connectivity module - Receive a notification with the visitor's photo as soon as they ring your doorbell, for immediate recognition - Chat in real time with your visitor: communication comparable to a phone call vs. alternating communication like a walkie-talkie - Open your door and/or gate remotely with a simple click - Make it easier for them to access your home by disabling your alarm and keep an eye on them by activating your outdoor camera - Check the history of your visits & videos of missed events. - Launch up to 2 pre-recorded TaHoma scenarios directly from the Somfy Protect app (requires a TaHoma premium or switch box)

About

DiO one

Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. Turn lights and appliances on or off, automate schedules, and simulate presence for security. Optimize energy usage and manage your connected home from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote control of connected devices
  • Presence simulation
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Energy saving optimization
  • Control from anywhere
Features
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Screenshots

Somfy Protect4 screens
DiO one4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Somfy Protect at 4.5 against DiO one's 4.1. Somfy Protect also leads on ratings volume (210 vs 25). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Somfy Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Somfy Protect has 210 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Somfy Protect's written reviews are positive against 61% of DiO one's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somfy Protect ships an update every 6 weeks, DiO one every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Somfy Protect versus DiO one: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomfy ProtectDiO one
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (210 ratings) — better4.1 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews61.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSomfy Protect by MyfoxChacon

Customer experience

Somfy Protect

All ratings209 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative29.7%

DiO one

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral15.3%
Negative23.5%

Bugs and requests

Somfy Protect

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Video feed displays black screen
  • Cannot record or playback videos
  • Alarm banner overlay blocks video feed
  • App freezes repeatedly
Show 13 more
  • Link Advanced fails to reconnect after internet outage
  • Night mode activation fails from app
  • Camera won't reconnect after power loss
  • WiFi reconnection issues after router change
  • Intellitag disconnection problems
  • Key fob buttons stick and drain battery
  • Camera shutter won't close
  • False alarm notifications from motion sensors
  • App requires constant re-login
  • Apple Watch app error messages
  • Inconsistent behavior between iOS and Android apps
  • Software updates disable cameras requiring full reset
  • Gate camera logo blocks video feed

Requested features

17 requests
  • Multi-installation support for Apple CarPlay
  • Ability to disable specific detectors/sirens without deletion
  • Custom alarm mode programming
  • Selective notification settings
  • Silent night mode activation
Show 12 more
  • HomeKit compatibility
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Web application interface
  • iPad-optimized interface
  • Door chime notification option
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Battery health diagnostics
  • Local backup/secondary system for internet outages
  • Doorbell camera option
  • Larger outdoor siren
  • 3D Touch shortcuts for arm/disarm
  • Automatic detection of home occupants

DiO one

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Somfy Protect

No in-app purchases

None

DiO one

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Somfy Protect free?
Somfy Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiO one free?
DiO one is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Somfy Protect or DiO one?
Somfy Protect is rated higher. Somfy Protect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while DiO one averages 4.1 from 25 ratings.
Do Somfy Protect or DiO one have ads?
Neither Somfy Protect nor DiO one shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somfy Protect or DiO one?
Somfy Protect ships an update every 6 weeks, and DiO one every 2 months. Most recently, Somfy Protect was updated on October 24, 2026 and DiO one on October 24, 2026.

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