Features Users Want Most in Smart Home Apps

Based on 1,331 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Smart Home apps would build.

Missing Features

Build Recs

85/100

Opportunity

Most-Requested Missing Features

Features users are literally asking for in their reviews, ranked by demand.

#1: Offline functionality

High Demand

"What if I don’t have WiFi? Or I don’t want to connect my appliances to the internet? (Home Connect (America))"

"Enuf said. It should but doesn’t. I’d return it if I knew this beforehand. (enbrighten)"

#2: Integration with more platforms

Medium Demand

"Not linking with Alexa (DREO)"

"No integration with HomeKit (Home Connect (America))"

#3: Improved scheduling options

Medium Demand

"Timers don’t work at all (enbrighten)"

"I wish I could set it for the same time every day without need to start each day (Home Connect (America))"

#4: Dark mode UI

Low Demand

"It’s 2024, please add support for dark mode (Home Connect (America))"

"Please add dark mode support (enbrighten)"

#5: More detailed error messages

Medium Demand

"Doesn't tell me errors (Home Connect (America))"

"I get a refrigerator error every 2 days. Doesn’t tell me what error is (Home Connect (America))"

Build Recommendations

Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.

Develop a streamlined, intuitive UI/UX focusing on ease of use and clear navigation.

Ensure stable connectivity by enhancing network stability and offline capabilities.

Add offline functionality for basic appliance operations.

Introduce a fair pricing model with more flexible options, including one-time payments for key features.

Enhance integration capabilities with major smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa.

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Features Users Want Most in Smart Home Apps

Most-Requested Missing Features

#1: Offline functionality

#2: Integration with more platforms

#3: Improved scheduling options

#4: Dark mode UI

#5: More detailed error messages

Build Recommendations

Develop a streamlined, intuitive UI/UX focusing on ease of use and clear navigation.

Ensure stable connectivity by enhancing network stability and offline capabilities.

Add offline functionality for basic appliance operations.

Introduce a fair pricing model with more flexible options, including one-time payments for key features.

Enhance integration capabilities with major smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa.

Get the Complete Playbook

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