Universal RC vs Steinel LiveLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal RC
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Configure Niko detectors compatible with the universal remote control with lux meter 25323.
Steinel LiveLink
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LiveLink enables the efficient control of your entire lighting system via a central app and saves up to 35% energy. Thanks to Plug & Play, the system is immediately ready for use, automatically detects all components, and activates preconfigured sensor functions as well as operation via buttons. For Tunable White luminaires, HCL control is directly activated. The LiveLink App offers intuitive configuration options and intelligent control functions for maximum safety. Key Features: - App-based control and commissioning. - Intelligent Plug & Play. - Room and zone-based control. - Control luminaires in groups. - Simple sensor and button assignment for luminaire groups. - Light scenes and sensor settings. - Control and feedback functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Universal RC at 9.0 against Steinel LiveLink's 16.0. 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.
Universal RC ships an update every 4 months, Steinel LiveLink every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal RC | Steinel LiveLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niko n.v. | Steinel GmbH |
In-app purchases
Universal RC
No in-app purchases
Steinel LiveLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Universal RC free?
Is Steinel LiveLink free?
Do Universal RC or Steinel LiveLink have ads?
Which is updated more often, Universal RC or Steinel LiveLink?
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