# HOOBS

> Home automation for everyone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6450056992](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6450056992)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6450056992`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HOOBS
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 1.10 / 5 (27 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.8
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-02
- **First published:** 2024-11-11
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hoobs/id6450056992)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://support.hoobs.org/docs/5e8f6c790ab68b0344e872d8](https://support.hoobs.org/docs/5e8f6c790ab68b0344e872d8)

## Description

HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof.

HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.

## Rankings

- #407,505 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews largely criticize the HOOBS Apple app for reliability and connectivity problems. While the hardware/product is valued and some Mac/iPhone app functionality is noted, the app frequently crashes, fails to discover devices, and exhibits cross‑platform issues (especially after updates). Overall maintenance/stability appears lacking, despite positive remarks about the underlying HOOBS ecosystem.

### Pros

- Mac app reportedly works well for some users.
- There is an iPhone app version that allows changing configuration and monitoring smart items.
- The HOOBS hardware/product provides useful smart‑home capabilities and value in the ecosystem.

### Cons

- App crashes or is unstable on macOS and iOS (crashes on launch and frequent bugs).
- Network discovery and device scanning often fail (cannot find devices, scans hang, or fail to detect bridges/servers).
- Cross‑platform connectivity issues (iOS struggles to connect to the Hoobs box, with some reports of both platforms being unreliable).
- Major version upgrade (v4 to v5) appears to break functionality for many users, with no quick fixes or clear guidance.

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