Comparison

Somfy Protect vs EConnect par Rexel

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

EConnect par Rexel

Features
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Votre application EConnect s'est refait une beauté et gagne en performance ! Grâce au pilotage, aux automatismes et au suivi de consommations dans EConnect, réduisez votre facture d'électricité de 15%. Vous y retrouverez les fonctionnalités précédentes et bien plus encore : - Pilotez vos équipements à distance, où que vous soyez. - Créez vos automatismes pour simplifier votre quotidien. - Suivez votre consommation et votre production d'éléctricité - Gérez votre calendrier et ajustez vos routines. - Gérez et lancez des scénarios personnalisés. - Gérez vos utilisateurs, pièces et zones. - restez informé des dernières actualités. Optimisez votre gestion d'énergie avec EConnect ! Cette nouvelle version cohabite avec l'application historique E.connect2 mais ne la remplace pas encore à 100%. Si vous le souhaitez, vous pouvez continuer à utiliser temporairement l'ancienne application.

Screenshots

Somfy Protect4 screens
EConnect par Rexel4 screens

Verdict

The call

Somfy Protect and EConnect par Rexel are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somfy Protect ships an update every 5 weeks, EConnect par Rexel monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Somfy Protect versus EConnect par Rexel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomfy ProtectEConnect par Rexel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSomfy Protect by MyfoxREXEL FRANCE

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
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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

EConnect par Rexel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Somfy Protect

No in-app purchases

None

EConnect par Rexel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Somfy Protect free?
Somfy Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EConnect par Rexel free?
EConnect par Rexel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Somfy Protect or EConnect par Rexel have ads?
Neither Somfy Protect nor EConnect par Rexel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somfy Protect or EConnect par Rexel?
Somfy Protect ships an update every 5 weeks, and EConnect par Rexel monthly. Most recently, Somfy Protect was updated on September 27, 2026 and EConnect par Rexel on August 3, 2026.

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