Switching from Centriq to Okoniq: What Each Does Best

TL;DR: Moving from Centriq to Okoniq isn't a normal app switch — Centriq's consumer app shut down on January 31, 2026, according to multiple public reports, and deleted user data after a CSV-only export window. So "switching" really means setting up fresh. You'll gain a maintenance-first workflow — a maintenance log, one-tap vendor dispatch, automatic bill tracking, an Emergency Binder, and free tax exports; you'll give up Centriq's nameplate-scan manual lookup and recall alerts, which Okoniq Property Hub doesn't replicate. This guide covers what each does best and how to rebuild cleanly during Okoniq's 30-day free trial.

_Last reviewed: August 2026 · 6 min read_

If Centriq was your home app and it disappeared out from under you, you're not alone — and you're not doing anything wrong by looking for a new home. Because Centriq focused on appliance manuals while Okoniq Property Hub focuses on the ongoing work of a home, this isn't a like-for-like migration. Here's an honest guide to what each does best and how to move over without losing more than you have to.

Centriq details below reflect publicly reported information as of August 2026. Because the consumer app shut down and its site is no longer operated by the company, treat its specifics as historical. Verify Okoniq's current features at okoniq.com, and always keep your own backup of anything important.

First, what each does best

Centriq did best:

• Nameplate scanning — photograph an appliance's model-number label to identify the product
• Manual and how-to retrieval for that specific model
• Parts, filters, and safety-recall matching
• Simple maintenance reminders

Okoniq does best:

• Maintenance log with photos, and seasonal checklists with reminders
• One-tap vendor dispatch (send a repair request in about 30 seconds)
• Automatic utility-bill tracking (forward a bill and it's logged)
• An Emergency Binder so your family can find critical info, with PDF export and family invites
• Document date-intelligence reminders (insurance renewal, warranty, lease)
• Free year-end tax exports including Schedule E
• Room to grow into landlord and HOA tools on one login

Be clear-eyed: these are different tools. If your only use for Centriq was pulling up manuals and recalls, Okoniq won't reproduce that — see Best Centriq alternatives (2026) for the manuals-only options.

The reality: Centriq shut down, so "switching" means starting fresh

Per multiple public reports, Centriq's consumer app was shut down on January 31, 2026: removed from the app stores, its domain no longer operated by the company, and user data deleted after an export window that offered CSV only (photos and attached documents weren't included). Practically, that means:

• If you exported a CSV before the deadline, you have a list of your appliances to work from.
• If you didn't, you'll be rebuilding from scratch — which is a good moment to set up a tool that lets you export your own data anytime, so you're never stranded again.

For the bigger-picture comparison, read Centriq vs Okoniq; for what Centriq used to cost, see Centriq pricing and features, explained; and if you're still deciding whether to pay for a replacement, Is Centriq worth it? lays out the trade-offs.

What you'll gain by moving to Okoniq

• A maintenance-first home. Maintenance is the spine of the app — logs, reminders, and vendor dispatch — not a single tab.
• Bills that track themselves. Forwarding a bill beats manual entry.
• Peace of mind for your family. The Emergency Binder is the feature owners tell us they didn't know they wanted until they had it.
• Free taxes. Schedule E and year-end exports at every tier.
• Data you control. You can export your records anytime, so a future shutdown doesn't cost you your history.

What you'll give up

Be honest with yourself about the trade-offs:

• Nameplate-scan manual lookup. Okoniq doesn't identify appliances from a photo of the label. You can store model and serial numbers, receipts, warranties, and photos, but manual retrieval isn't automatic.
• Automatic recall alerts. For recalls, you'll use official recall sites directly.
• How-to video matching. That was Centriq's niche; Okoniq is built around upkeep, bills, and taxes instead.

How to move over cleanly

1. Gather whatever you saved from Centriq. If you have a CSV export, open it — it's your appliance list. If not, walk your home and jot down each appliance's model and serial number.
2. Start Okoniq's free trial. Open the homeowner demo to look around first, then start a 30-day trial to set up your real data. See plans on the homeowner pricing page.
3. Add your property and key dates. Enter your home, then insurance renewal, warranty, and service dates so Okoniq's reminders can start working for you.
4. Log your appliances and documents. Add each appliance with its model and serial number, and attach warranties and receipts so everything lives in one place.
5. Set up your Emergency Binder. Add accounts, contacts, and critical documents — this is the highest-value 20 minutes you'll spend.
6. Forward a test bill. Send a recent utility bill to your Okoniq inbox to confirm automatic tracking works the way you expect.
7. Rebuild maintenance checklists. Add your recurring tasks (filters, gutters, detectors) so reminders take over the mental load.

Doing it in the right order

The single most important rule when moving between any apps: export and verify before you lose access. Centriq's shutdown is a hard reminder — its export window closed, and anything not saved was deleted. Going forward, favor tools that let you pull your own data whenever you want, and keep a personal backup of the essentials regardless of which app you use.

The honest takeaway

Switching from Centriq to Okoniq isn't a swap of equals — it's moving from a manuals-and-recalls reference that's now gone to a maintenance-first hub that's built to stay with you. If appliance manuals were your whole reason for using Centriq, get those from manufacturers directly. If you want to actually stay on top of maintenance, bills, taxes, and family peace of mind, Okoniq is built for exactly that — and you can test the fit free for 30 days before committing.

FAQ

Can I import my Centriq data into Okoniq?

There's no one-click import. If you exported a CSV from Centriq before its January 31, 2026 shutdown, use it as a reference and re-enter the essentials in Okoniq during its free trial. If you didn't export in time, that data was deleted, so you'll rebuild from your own records.

Will Okoniq scan my appliance labels like Centriq did?

No. Okoniq doesn't identify appliances from a photo of the nameplate or send recall alerts. You can store model and serial numbers, receipts, warranties, and photos manually. For manuals and recalls, use manufacturer and official recall sites directly.

Why did I have to switch off Centriq at all?

Per multiple public reports, Centriq's consumer app shut down on January 31, 2026 — removed from the app stores, with its data deleted after a CSV-only export window. Former users have to move to another tool because new access is no longer possible.

How long does setting up Okoniq take?

Most owners can move the essentials — property details, key dates, appliances, an Emergency Binder, and maintenance checklists — in an afternoon. Do it during Okoniq's 30-day free trial so you can confirm everything works before paying.

Is Okoniq going to stick around, or could it shut down too?

No one can promise permanence, which is exactly why Okoniq lets you export your own data anytime — year-end accounting and Schedule E exports are free on every tier. The best protection against any shutdown is a tool that hands your data back whenever you ask, plus your own backups.

This guide uses publicly available information about Centriq as of August 2026 and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Centriq. Centriq's consumer app is reported to have shut down in early 2026, so its details are historical; verify Okoniq's latest features and pricing at okoniq.com, and keep your own backups when moving between apps.