SMART+v2.1.32

Released June 16, 2026Redesign

Android

The latest redesign intended to improve the user experience and device control, but instead triggered a 0.3 star rating decline on Android. Users report significant friction during setup and increased navigation complexity, which outweighs the intended benefits of the new UI and feature additions. The update currently functions as a net negative for core device management.

What changed

UXRefreshed app experience with new Mood UI and customizable layouts
PlatformAndroid Auto integration for vehicle-based device and routine control
New featureEnhanced safety alerts for smoke, CO, and water sensors
RetentionOptional SMS and call notification services for safety alerts
New featureImproved energy monitoring functionality
New featureNew widgets for device and group control
RetentionImproved user onboarding process
PerformanceFixed various bugs and crashes

Reception

35/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

New feature
No positive signal identified in the current review set to validate the new safety alerts or energy monitoring features.

What didn't

UX
backfired
The redesign increased navigation complexity and introduced setup failures, resulting in a 0.3 star rating decline.
Performance
backfired
Persistent connectivity errors reported post-update indicate that the bug fixes failed to resolve core device configuration issues.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize a patch for the device setup flow to address the high frequency of connectivity errors reported by users.
Simplify the navigation hierarchy to reduce the number of steps required for basic device control, reversing the complexity introduced by the latest UI changes.
Monitor the post-update sample size to determine if the 0.3 star rating decline stabilizes as more users interact with the new layout.

Original release notes

✨ Refreshed app experience with a new Mood UI, grid view, quick room controls, Bluetooth shortcuts, and customizable list/grid layouts.
🚗 Android Auto integration lets you control devices, rooms, groups, and routines directly from your car.
🛡️ Enhanced safety alerts for smoke, CO, and water sensors, with optional SMS and call notification services.
⚡ Improved energy monitoring, new device and group widgets, better onboarding, and numerous bug and crash fixes.