# Carro Home

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1481436593](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1481436593)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1481436593`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CARRO USA INC
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (597 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-11
- **First published:** 2019-10-02
- **Size:** 206 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/carro-home/id1481436593)
- **Website:** [https://smafan.com](https://smafan.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://carrohome.com](http://carrohome.com/)

## Description

Carro Home is a Chrome extension that gives you centralized control over your fans and lighting, including a reversible downdraft/updraft option and three modes - Normal, Nature, and Sleep - to suit comfort and energy use.

It also includes a 1-8 hour timer, scheduling for both fan and light, the ability to control multiple devices from one app, easy device sharing among family members, and a quick, seamless connection to new devices.

## Rankings

- #69,229 — Overall

## Review summary

Carro Home offers useful core features like mobile control of the fan and lights and voice-assisted control, with family sharing in some setups. However, many reviewers report reliability problems: sign-in and account issues after updates; devices dropping offline and trouble reconnecting after network changes; lights turning on unexpectedly at night; and a cluttered UI with missing dark mode and HomeKit/Matter support, plus limited multi-user use. Overall, the app is capable when it works, but its frequent connectivity and UX issues significantly hamper daily use.

### Pros

- Remote control of the fan and lights from the phone with fine-grained control over speeds and brightness.
- Works with Alexa and Google Home for voice control when setup is successful.
- Ability to invite family members to operate the fan from their own devices.
- Simple app experience and core features when the device is connected.

### Cons

- Recurrent sign-in/registration and account problems after updates.
- Frequent Wi‑Fi disconnects and devices going offline; hard to reconnect after network changes.
- Lights turning on randomly at night (and sometimes during the day).
- Cluttered UI with missing dark mode, HomeKit/Matter support, and limited multi-user use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1481436593)