Comparison

STEINEL SmartRemote vs Niko detector tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

STEINEL SmartRemote

Control STEINEL sensors and lights directly from your smartphone or tablet. This app consolidates all your STEINEL remote controls into one convenient digital interface, simplifying device management.

Highlights
  • Control STEINEL sensors and lights
  • Direct smartphone/tablet control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Replaces multiple remote controls
  • Convenient device management
Features
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An app for all cases. With the Smart Remote App you have everything under control. Many STEINEL sensors and sensor lights can be conveniently controlled directly from your tablet, smartphone or remote control. Simply load the Smart Remote app onto your smartphone or tablet and connect directly to a STEINEL product via Bluetooth or connect to the Smart Remote via Bluetooth. The Smart Remote remote control replaces all existing STEINEL remote controls and saves you trouble of searching for the right remote control. Pretty smart, right?

About

Niko detector tool

Features
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This app allows you to efficiently commission and control Niko detectors via your smartphone or tablet. No need for additional tools such as a computer, remote control or dongle. Moreover, you can easily configure daylight control with advanced functions such as multi-zone, day/night mode, several lighting scenarios, etc. What do I need? Your installation should include one or more P40/M40 detectors. Your smartphone/tablet should also be equipped with Bluetooth®. In addition, make sure your smartphone/tablet is connected to the internet. The Niko detector tool app is available in several European languages. Features • Easily configure parameter settings via guided commissioning • Customize detector configurations to meet your needs • Reuse saved configurations for other installations and share the configuration files with colleagues • Secure your detector with a four-digit pin code 2-way Bluetooth® communication This feature ensures easy commissioning and optimal communication between the detectors and the app. It allows the app to provide real-time information on the detector settings, giving you full insight into all relevant parameters and allowing you to easily modify your installation afterwards Niko detector tool portal This website is linked directly to the Niko detector tool app and allows you to efficiently manage your projects, find saved detector settings and reuse existing configurations for other installations. Use the MAC address on your detector to retrieve the saved configuration details. By downloading the app for Niko detectors, you accept the terms and conditions that you can find on https://www.niko.eu/en/legal/privacy-policy.

Screenshots

STEINEL SmartRemote4 screens
Niko detector tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

STEINEL SmartRemote and Niko detector tool are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEINEL SmartRemote ships an update every 2 months, Niko detector tool every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
STEINEL SmartRemote versus Niko detector tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEINEL SmartRemoteNiko detector tool
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteinel GmbHNiko n.v.

In-app purchases

None

STEINEL SmartRemote

No in-app purchases

None

Niko detector tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEINEL SmartRemote free?
STEINEL SmartRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Niko detector tool free?
Niko detector tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STEINEL SmartRemote or Niko detector tool have ads?
Neither STEINEL SmartRemote nor Niko detector tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEINEL SmartRemote or Niko detector tool?
STEINEL SmartRemote ships an update every 2 months, and Niko detector tool every 3 months. Most recently, STEINEL SmartRemote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Niko detector tool on October 3, 2026.

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