STEINEL SmartRemote vs Sensorworx Config
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control STEINEL sensors and lights
- Direct smartphone/tablet control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Replaces multiple remote controls
- Convenient device management
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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?
Sensorworx Config
Configure and manage lighting control devices for an entire room. Define zones, set schedules, create lighting scenes, and generate configuration reports directly from your mobile device.
- Room configuration
- Lighting zone customization
- Scene creation
- Automated scheduling
- Time clock sync
- Remote device integration
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SENSORWORX Config Mobile App: Lighting Control Simplified. The SENSORWORX Config Mobile App enables setup and configuration of a room of SENSORWORX brand lighting control devices (either SENSORWORX Digital or SENSORWORX Wireless devices). Using this app, users can define lighting zones, establish sequence of operations, create preset light levels and scenes, set-up time-based and astronomical schedules, and download a room configuration report. To connect, there must be one app-enabled load controller within the room which routes mobile app communication to all other wired or wirelessly connected devices. Key Features: Configuration Complete zone configuration directly from your mobile device. Adjust time schedules, scenes, occupancy rules, and dimming preferences—all in one place. Zone Customization Group load controllers into zones for more customized control schemes. Devices manually paired via the Push-to-Pair method are imported into the app for seamless management. Remote Device Integration Quickly discover and add remote devices such as switches and sensors to any zone. Scene Control Create scenes to adjust zone behavior—including occupancy modes, timers, and trim levels—or simply set desired light levels with ease. Automatic Time Clock Sync Each room’s time clock automatically syncs with your mobile device when connected, ensuring accurate time, daylight savings, and astronomical adjustments. Automated Scheduling Schedule lighting or operational scenes based on time-of-day, day-of-week, or astronomical events for complete automation. Download the SENSORWORX Config Mobile App today and simplify your lighting control experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sensorworx Config at 13.0 against STEINEL SmartRemote's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STEINEL SmartRemote | Sensorworx Config |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steinel GmbH | Sensorworx, Inc. |
Customer experience
STEINEL SmartRemote
Sensorworx Config
In-app purchases
STEINEL SmartRemote
No in-app purchases
Sensorworx Config
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STEINEL SmartRemote free?
Is Sensorworx Config free?
Do STEINEL SmartRemote or Sensorworx Config have ads?
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