Homeboy for Insteon Hub

Name: Homeboy for Insteon Hub
Rating: 2.7307692 (52 reviews)
Author: Homeboy Software Inc.

By: Homeboy Software Inc. App

A better Insteon app experience

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

10,313

Data as of 2026-09-30

Rating:

2.73

(52)

Version:

0.14.2

Last updated: 2023-10-31

Ranking

#563,750 ▼ 2,129

Overall

Features & Capabilities

"Homeboy for Insteon Hub" is an Android app that allows users to control Insteon lights, appliances, and scenes remotely. Designed for simplicity and ease of use, it enables full control of your smart home from anywhere with an Internet connection. The app features quick access to devices and scenes, status monitoring, and support for multiple homes. To use, simply set up your Insteon devices with the Insteon for Hub app and sign in with your Insteon account credentials.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Homeboy Software Inc.

Downloads:

10,313

Rating:

2.73

(52)

Version:

0.14.2 Last updated: 2023-10-31

Version code:

205

Creation date:

2015-08-10

Publisher country:

Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.homeboysoftware.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

24.46MB

Email:

su*****@homeboycontrol.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-30

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Developed by:: Homeboy Software Inc.
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeboysoftware
Email:: su*****@homeboycontrol.com
Website:: https://homeboycontrol.com/

User Reviews

User reviews are mixed. Many praise the app’s cleaner interface, the clear device list with status, and the developer’s responsiveness with regular updates. However, recurring issues appear across multiple reviews: login requirements or failures; inability to configure devices or create and update scenes; incomplete support for X-10 devices; reliability problems like slow state refresh and occasional device-not-found or communication errors; and missing features such as Android widgets and landscape mode. These trends indicate solid usability but significant gaps in configuration, device compatibility, and reliability that limit overall usefulness for some users.

Pros

Fresher interface with material design
Clear device list showing per-device status
Fast performance when the app is functioning
Developer is responsive and releases regular updates
Regarded by some as better than the official Insteon app for controlling devices

Cons

Requires login to use; login can fail or be unclear
Cannot configure devices or create/update scenes; limited to on/off control
X-10 device support is missing; X-10 devices don't appear
Reliability and performance issues: slow to populate device states and intermittent 'device not found' or communication errors
Missing Android widgets and landscape mode (missing key UI features)

Recent reviews

Does NOT work! Can not login!

Lo***** 2023-01-26

Cannot use to configure, only activate or deactivate devices, which reduces it's usefulness to me, but per the developer reply, it is out of their control.