Istok Smart

3.9
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What it actually doesSmart home management app from Isток-Audio for controlling devices through a hub, but with frequent issues including unstable connections, integration failures with Alisa, and missing critical notifications.

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Actually does

  • Smart home control80% of reviews
  • Multi-account(bonus)30% of reviews
  • Управление через приложение (удалённый доступ)40% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Alice skills

Common complaints

  • Unstable server connection40% of mentions

    «The app won't connect to the server, just a loading spinner on screen and that's it»

  • Яндекс Алиса integration doesn't work or frequently disconnects50% of mentions

    «The skill drops from Алиса. Very often. Can't update the device list with Алиса»

  • App freezes and frequently malfunctions30% of mentions

    «It constantly freezes, and half of the devices don't work»

  • No push notifications when app is closed (critical events unknown)10% of mentions

    «Notifications don't come if the app is closed. You won't know about water leaks or smoke, gas in the house until you open the app»

  • Hub connection issues (Wi-Fi, synchronization)20% of mentions

    «The hub blinks and can't connect»

What people praise

  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface

    «The app is characterized by ease of use and an intuitive interface»

  • Easy device pairing

    «The device pairing process went smoothly without any issues»

Where to install