Home Buddy

Works great for my Vera system for older Android (pre-Nougat). The latest Android 7.0 Nougat crashes after every action though which makes the app barely usable, and there hasn't been an update on the app in serveral years. Unfortunately I have to drop my rating :(

The graphics are pretty small so it's hard to identify the symbols at times. Also, the app accesses your devices microphone without asking permission or even listing it as a necessary permission. I find that to be a deal breaker. Maybe I'll try again once these issues are addressed.

I downloaded all the Android apps to try them out. This is my favourite. I use UI5 on Vera Lite. Only odd thing is that for some reason my Fibaro smoke detector doesn't appear in HomeBuddy. Not enough of a problem to merit dropping a star.

Was a great app until the latest android update. Now it crashes after every command is sent. Basically unusable, hopefully they will fix soon

After spending way too much time trying to get this to work, I am left guessing that it simply doesn't work with UI7. I cant find mention either way and its not working for me over internet. Does work locally though. Weeks and no response from dev. Ive tried manipulating the forward since it seems to be changed for UI7.

on Samsung Note 3. Using micasa verde and Trane thermostats, still has a problem with syncing commands from android app to thermostats. I send temperature command to thermostat, it says successful on home buddy app, but temperature didn't change.

Good looking app would be better if it detect my Nest thermostat. Aug 29 Does not work away from home. Or else I would choose it over current Vera app.

I have used this app for a few years with no problems. New Android update and the app has stopped working completely. Wont even load up. Email the developer and he has not even replied. Obviously he does not support the app anymore.

I used to love this app but now it no longer functions under the latest ui. too bad wish it was fixed.

This app works very well and is easy to use. I wish I could set holds on my Honeywell thermostat but this is a feature request and not a problem with the app. Great job. Update: This app has not been updated in a while and I am starting to have problems with new phones.

Everything is good, easy to use. The only drawback is the colouring schema. Dark blue(the sensor name) is hardly visible on black background when using the phone outside and sun is bright.

I had a lot of trouble setting this up initially. After downgrading from UI7 to UI5 it works awesome.

I've been using this for years. The Dev is very quick to respond to inquiries and always willing to help.

I could never get the other home automation apps to work too well. This is the best and most useful.

I just installed my z-wave devices yesterday and of the 6 or 7 z-wave apps I've downloaded this one is by far the best

After years of using home buddy, it auto closes with lollipop 5.0 on LG G3, now I have to use a competitor :(

This tool works well with my DSC alarm, but won't connect to my WeMo light switches. Yet to try other Z-Wave devices. I like this better than Vera and Vera Mobile. Keep up the good work. I look for the newer version that support more apps.

This app has never been able to find my Vera Lite, despite repeatedly entering the correct IP address and login information.

Crashes after you send a command on new android version on pixel XL. Been good for years.

Seems to not be Android 7 compliant. Was working fine before T-Mobile forced the Nougat update onto my Galaxy S7 edge, now it crashes after sending the command to the Vera. The command is obeyed, but you have to restart Home Buddy.

I like the app a lot but seems like not recent updates. Would love if the voice recognition worked a bit better. Also would love if the app could be password protected.

Not bad but if you want ultimate control download AuthomationHD. Best app for home automation.

Allows me to control devices and scenes from my phone with ease. The ability to create widgets for scenes is very convenient!

On Ui7 and says password is wrong. Guessing it points to old site.

I have used this app for 2 years. New android update and the app has completely stopped working. Please fix and I will give 5 stars again.

Works really well on my Galaxy Nexus. I like the interface and the author seems to keep improving it.

Application crashes every time I issue a command since upgrading to Android 7

Excellent app, but doesn't work with come climate controls, such as the nest app for Vera, bummer! Otherwise great!

An update would be nice so this can be used.