MobiLinc X 4+

Best mobile app for ISY users

Using an ISY home automation control is “I think” the best out there for your more savvy user.

...and MobiLinc got to be the best Mobile app out there to control it!

I have used MobiLinc Pro for seven years having basically my entire house integrated. All lights switches, outlets, thermostats, garage door, exterior door locks, and all window shades!

I was VERY pleased to see continued development with new MobiLinc X. I’m excited for future new features being added as well with existing. My favorite is “Custom Buttons” ...now I can take any of my programs and turn them into buttons with any number of controls. Example, my window shades (Somfy Motors) are controlled via a program (in order to send a network command). e.g. “Run Then” for “Open”, “Run Else” for “Close” and another program for “Up”. Now with custom buttons I can make this all transparent and “nice” under one button with three different actions! Super cool!

Keep up the good work, with the continued development and support!

Developer Response ,

Thank you, Mike for the great review! So glad Custom Buttons are working great for your integration!

Nice interface but lacks flexibility

I’ve been using MobiLinc HD with only zwave devices and ISY994 for about two years and although it’s quite dated I like the flexibility in the app. In this app I can see and control every device, program on my zwave network regardless of the manufacturer of the device. I had big hopes for the “X” version to give a new user experience and for a few limited devices it sure did. For example thermostat function is great and dimmers control, love that. The negative part is that I cannot find a way to see my door sensors. My garage door control also shows up as a door lock and no way to edit this or change icon. I like to shop around for specific zwave devices and ISY994 does a great job of integrating those but this app doesn’t..unless I miss something!? In the HD app I have set notifications when doors open and close but since this “X” app will not even display any of my door sensors I have no clue how to set status change notifications. I could go on but as I see it it’s not worth the cost yet for this app service as I see it’s far from ready to integrate fully with ISY994 regardless of tier level. Happy that I was refunded the cost for the app. Will stick to what I have for now and monitor the development of this one. Great start anyway in integrating with so many other platforms but now the UI needs some TLC. Thanks!

Currently less configurable than older versions

More aesthetically pleasing than older Mobilinc versions, quicker controller response, but apparently not currently as configurable. For instance, how do I place Programs in specific rooms? How do I get lawn sprinkler programs to show under Irrigation? How do I change icons for a program that activates my alarm? The old version allowed configuration over all of these elements. I have a very useable Dashboard in the old version, although it looks quite dated. I’ll need to stick with the old version for now. Be sure to test that the new version works for your situation. I would’ve tested more thoroughly if I was allowed to re-test v.X after it’s latest update. We need to be able to test more than on the first initial release from over a year ago if features have been added and bugs have been fixed. Thank you to Apple and the developer for refunding my purchase when I discovered the app wouldn’t currently be suitable for my needs. I am sure the developer will update the app to address some of my concerns. I hope to be able to test it again in the future and possibly re-purchase it if it works for my use case scenarios.

Developer Response ,

I responded to your support email already but for other's reading about these concerns:

I took a different direction with MobiLinc X to solve the start-up time and eliminate the need to sync with the ISY every time you start MobiLinc X plus real-time settings sync between all your mobile devices. I also focused on the most common use-cases and products for those use-cases.

You can configure the Home Tab under Settings->Current Account->ISY to turn off Recently Used for example if you don't find that section useful.

You can tag any device, scene, or program as a favorite. However, yes, currently the order is fixed A-Z. I'm working on a drag and drop solution to allow for re-ordering of favorites.

Icons are currently fixed. Offering different icons is on my to-do list.

Changing categories or assigning programs/devices/scenes to a category or room wasn't supported in any older version of MobiLinc. I'm working on a category assignment option for items to move around to the different category cards. This would be a new feature, not something that was supported before in a previous app.

If you have any questions, please feel free to respond to my support email or email directly at support@mobilinc.com