HOOBS
By HOOBS
HOOBS is a smart home management utility that bridges non-compatible devices into Apple HomeKit for iOS users.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The platform removes the friction of managing multi-brand smart home devices by creating a single control layer, though the current lack of updates makes this utility unreliable for daily use.
For Smart home users who own devices from multiple brands and want to consolidate control within Apple HomeKit.
What does it look like?
Key features
Bridges non-compatible devices from brands like Nest, Ring, and Arlo into Apple HomeKit.
Supports Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices within a single management layer.
How much does it cost?
The app functions as a free utility to support the developer's hardware ecosystem.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
HOOBS has been inactive for 638 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. The latest release focused on minor bug fixes and migration improvements for specific hardware users, but no development activity has been recorded since. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or feature expansion, indicating a complete halt in development momentum.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads upset. Users appreciate the initial version of the mobile application provided a functional interface for managing smart home configurations.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The initial version of the mobile application provided a functional interface for managing smart home configurations
- Network discovery failures prevent users from connecting to their local smart home hardware devices
18 of 18 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Upset overall
Read the full review analysisUnlock 2 more frustration themes and 1 user request, each backed by review evidence.
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Competitive landscape for HOOBS
How's the Lifestyle market?
HOOBS serves a niche segment of smart home users, but the 1.15-star rating across 27 reviews indicates a failure to maintain basic functionality.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for HOOBS
Where is it heading?
The smart home integration market is moving toward native, manufacturer-supported standards, leaving bridge-based solutions like HOOBS increasingly obsolete. The lack of updates and reported business failures suggest the product will continue to lose users until it is completely abandoned.
- The 21-month release gap indicates the product is in a terminal state, which will inevitably lead to total loss of functionality as HomeKit APIs evolve.
The SWOT
- Protocol-agnostic connectivity bridges Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
- Market gap for reliable, actively maintained smart home bridges
Next best moves
Sunset the mobile application because the 21-month update gap and critical crash reports indicate a lack of viability -> stop user frustration
The counter-intuitive read
The app's failure is not a technical limitation but a business-model collapse…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The product has shifted from a stagnant maintenance state to a terminal decline, evidenced by a rising review count that confirms persistent technical failure and a new focus on the risk of total obsolescence due to evolving HomeKit APIs.
Bottom line
The lack of development activity over the last 21 months renders HOOBS an unreliable utility, forcing users to seek more stable alternatives to maintain their smart home integrations.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 1 market threat and the analyst’s take.
Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is HOOBS still being updated?
Why does HOOBS fail to connect to my devices?
Are there alternatives to HOOBS for Apple HomeKit?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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