Somfy Protect vs my Chacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote alarm control
- Live camera monitoring
- Motion detection alerts
- Event history access
- Smart notifications
- Remote door/gate opening
- Voice assistant integration
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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)
my Chacon
Control your smart home devices remotely with this free application. Turn lights and appliances on or off, create presence simulations for security, and automate your devices with custom schedules. Optimize energy usage and manage your home from anywhere.
- Remote control of electrical devices
- Presence simulation for security
- Automated scheduling of devices
- Energy saving optimization
- Control from anywhere
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Découvrez la maison connectée selon DiO avec cette appli gratuite pour contrôler vos appareils électriques branchés sur une prise DiO Connect et autres produits DiO Connect. APPAREILS - Allumez ou éteigne vos lampes ou électroménagers branchés sur une prise DiO Connect depuis le bureau ou l’autre bout du monde. - Créez une simulation de présence aléatoire durant vos vacances ou absences prolongées - Programmez et automatisez vos appareils à vos horaires. Par exemple, éteignez tous vos appareils et luminaires automatiquement lorsque vous quittez votre habitation. - Faites des économie d’énergie en optimisant l’usage de vos appareils. Découvrez notre gamme complète DiO Connect sur notre site chacon.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Somfy Protect at 210 against my Chacon's 57. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Somfy Protect against 4.4 for my Chacon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 210 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Somfy Protect's written reviews are positive against 51% of my Chacon's.
Somfy Protect ships an update every 6 weeks, my Chacon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Somfy Protect | my Chacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (210 ratings) — better | 4.4 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews — better | 51.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 210 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Somfy Protect by Myfox | Chacon |
Customer experience
Somfy Protect
my Chacon
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
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- 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
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- 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
my Chacon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Somfy Protect
No in-app purchases
my Chacon
No in-app purchases
