mobilinc question

[baabm]

I am thinking about getting the Mobilinc app to control my ISY when away from home. I noticed that Universal Devices sells a module called Portal Integration - MobiLinc Connect which is described as: Remotely connect through MobiLinc portal. No port forwarding necessary. 

Note: Please upgrade to 3.1.16 or above before installing this module.

 

Although the $1 cost is no big deal, I am not sure if I need this in order to incorporate mobilinc. Is it necessary? Does it make it easier to install mobilinc?

 

thanks,

Bob

 

 

[oberkc]

Whether or not you need it depends, I believe, on whether you are going to take advantage of "mobilinc connect", or make all the router settings yourself.  If you are good with a router, ports, IPaddresses, and things like that (or are willing to learn), then I say skip it.  If ease of setup is priority and cares about reliance on the cloud are minimal, then perhaps you should consider mobilinc connect.

 

Moblinc connect has a monthly fee, I believe.  I also understand it may have a few extra benefits.  Personally, I do not use it.

 

Be aware, also, moblinc for iOS is, apparently, a different experience than mobilinc for android. 

[baabm]

Thanks - I will be using mobilinc for IOS.