# zigfred > zigfred (iPhone/iPad app by Siglis AG.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigfred/id1535923844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Siglis AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535923846) - Category: Lifestyle, Utilities - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 58 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-11-21 - Data updated: 2026-05-18 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigfred/id1535923844/reviews.md ## What is zigfred? With the zigfred app, you can set up your zigfreds and connected smart home devices according to your preferences. After the set up you can easily control them with your smartphone. In no time at all, you customize the functions of your zigfred's front buttons. Replace your old light switch with zigfred and wire it to your existing lights or devices. Then control the connected lights with the zigfred app or with your existing smart home solution. With zigfred, you can also add other compatible lights and devices to your smart home network and control them with the app, such as Philips Hue or IKEA Tradfri. In a nutshell: • You can freely assign the functions of your zigfred's buttons and "virtually wire" your home as you wish. • You can control zigfred and many other zigbee devices with this app via Bluetooth Low Energy*. • You can use zigfred as a standalone Zigbee gateway or use your existing compatible gateway**. • You can control zigfred directly from the Philips Hue app or by voice***. • You can integrate existing conventional lamps into your Philips Hue network***. For more information, visit https://zigfred.ch. * Requires at least 1 zigfred uno or plus ** e.g. Philips Hue Bridge, see https://help.zigfred.ch *** Requires Philips Hue Bridge ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.11 — 2026-01-31 Improved scanning of large zigbee networks. Updated built-in software libraries. Improved UI of zigfred details. ### 1.5.10 — 2025-06-24 This version contains an improved scanner for zigbee devices, updates to the newest software libraries and it bundles firmware 32, which allows updating zigfreds to the newest firmware even when your mobile device has no internet connection. ### 1.5.9 — 2024-05-21 Pressing conventional light switches in a scheme 3/6 or pulse mode circuit at a dimmer output of zigfred can now trigger additional actions (similar to the button assignments). E.g. it is possible to control other remote lights and zigfreds, or to start a timer. Conventional light switches are now therefore even smarter! Buttons (and scheme 3/6 or pulse mode triggers) can now be assigned timers. E.g. it is possible now to automatically turn off your staircase lights after a certain amount of time. The fading times (transition times) can now be set manually for light outputs and button assignments. The blinds can now also be controlled via the light endpoints from a Zigbee gateway. This makes it possible to control blinds with a Philips Hue Bridge. This option is disabled by default. Light color and temperature can now be controlled with the buttons, scheme 3/6 and pulse mode triggers, as well as the clock timer. zigfred now supports a clock timer (including day of week and time saving support), for which any function can be assigned. Improved compatibility with electronic pulse mode switches at the dimmer channel of zigfred plus and uno. The blind output channels on zigfred plus for up & down can now be switched via the app, so one does not have to rewire in case of a wiring mixup. Blinds can now be controlled with minimal delay similar to a conventionel interlocked blind switch. Just configure the step time to "direct" in the button settings. zigfreds with a firmware update in progress are no longer disconnected, if there are stronger connections available nearby. This eases firmware updates on zigfreds within a multipanel. New ZBOSS version 3.11.1 (Zigbee stack). ### 1.5.6 — 2022-11-21 - New ZBOSS version (Zigbee stack): A critical bug in the join procedure over multiple hops, as well as the loss of the Zigbee address could be resolved. A factory reset is recommended if zigfred is already joined to a network. - Overhauled autocalibration of blinds connected to zigfred plus. - Dimmable scheme 3/6 operation on zigfred plus. - LED light is now pulsing during network join procedure. - Firmware can now be updated without online connectivity. - The app language can now be set independently on the welcome screen or in the network menu. ### 1.5.2 — 2022-08-16 - Bugfixes when scanning for new devices. - Adding another zigfred to the network will only show unconnected ones. ## Apps similar to zigfred | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [VIVE Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-manager/id1568995919) | 1.9 (14) | Free | Lifestyle | | [GROHE Sense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grohe-sense/id1451814256) | 2.5 (13) | Free | Lifestyle | | [greensens](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greensens/id1489042634) | 1.6 (8) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Phoscon App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoscon-app/id6450663945) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Azoula Home](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azoula-home/id1637001243) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Azoula Smart](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azoula-smart/id1639828931) | — | Free | Lifestyle | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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