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BS Companion

BS Companion

by Tino Schindel

57 ratings
50 reviews
#43 in paid Utilities
πŸ”§ Utilities
$1.99

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Released
October 10, 2020
Updated
October 10, 2026

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Developer

Tino Schindel
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About

This utility app connects to your Base Stations via Bluetooth to remotely control their power state. It allows you to wake them up or put them into standby mode, offering convenient management of your devices.

βœ“Discover Base Stations via Bluetooth
βœ“Wake up Base Stations
βœ“Put Base Stations into standby mode
βœ“Remote device control
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What users say about BS Companion

Reviews of BS Companion are mostly positive: the Utilities app is rated 4.9/5 from 57 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, plug and play, instant on/off control. Top complaints: some users experienced temporary glitches, app stopped working for some users. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • πŸ‘Easy to use, plug and play
  • πŸš€Instant on/off control
  • πŸ’‘Useful for extending base station lifespan
  • πŸ‘Simple and intuitive UI
  • πŸ‘Works with Shortcuts integration
  • πŸ‘Prevents base stations from staying on
  • πŸ‘Worth the cost
  • πŸ‘Reliable across different base station versions
  • πŸ‘Helpful developer support
  • πŸ‘Solves SteamVR issues
  • πŸ‘Works without extensive setup
  • πŸ‘Great alternative to smart plugs
  • πŸ‘Fast and convenient
  • πŸ‘Works with various VR headsets

Negative things

  • πŸ›Some users experienced temporary glitches
  • πŸ›App stopped working for some users
  • πŸ›Issues with turning stations off specifically
  • πŸ›Potential for unexpected charges (one instance)
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What's New in BS Companion

1.6

October 10, 2026

You can now hide individual base stations from the app. This version also includes bug fixes, particularly for app shortcuts. Events of this app can now be optionally logged into a local file. This log file will be created by the app and stored locally. No personal data will leave your phone!

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Last updated on November 3, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Worth the price, easily

Lets you turn base stations on and off, identify them with easy names. Worth paying a couple bucks for
SSneezerb

Pretty much plug n play

Right after I purchased and opened the app I immediately saw my three base stations on the screen and was able to instantly turn them off or on at will. Super easy to use and such a simple UI.
MMeme_man404

Great！

This app makes it easy to control BS from your phone. You can put it to sleep, wake it up, and even use it with Shortcuts, which is incredibly useful. It’s a great app that should theoretically help extend the lifespan of the BS as well.respect to the developer
CCatalpaJonn

Works great

Allows you to make sure if your base stations are still on when they are not supposed to, u can just turn them off, worth every penny.
CC0rkScrewGnome

Revised

App working correctly now! I think there was an iOS bug!
EEmmathsyt_Pup
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App stopped working for some users

Bug

Unable to turn off base stations (specific instances)

Bug

Temporary iOS bug reported

Bug

Unexpected charge reported by one user

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Requested Features

7 requests

Shortcuts integration for automation

Feature

Apple Shortcuts support for Siri integration

Feature

Widget for quick access

Feature

Show base station status (sleeping/awake)

Feature

Naming system for base stations

Feature

3D Touch shortcuts for home screen

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More intuitive app name for better discoverability

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FAQ

What does BS Companion do?

BS Companion is a utility application that connects to your Base Stations using Bluetooth. It allows you to send commands to wake them up or put them into standby mode, providing remote control over their power status.

What are the key features of BS Companion?

The primary features include discovering Base Stations via Bluetooth, waking them up, and placing them into standby mode. This enables convenient remote management of your connected devices.

Is BS Companion free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, BS Companion is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices is BS Companion compatible with?

The app is designed to work with Base Stations and utilizes Bluetooth for communication. Specific compatibility details regarding Base Station versions or operating systems are not explicitly stated beyond the known issues.

What are some common use cases for BS Companion?

A common use case is to remotely manage the power of your Base Stations without needing physical access. This can be useful for energy saving or ensuring devices are ready when needed.