OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl vs Weiser Premis Smart Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
Control your Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remotely via your smartphone. Manage charging schedules, pre-heat or cool the cabin, locate your vehicle, and monitor its status. This app offers a unified and improved experience for managing your PHEV's features.
- Remote charging control
- Pre-heating and cooling
- Charging timer settings
- Vehicle location lights
- Vehicle status monitoring
- Customizable schedules
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MITSUBISHI Remote Control allows you to customize your Outlander PHEV experience from your phone. When you connect to your PHEV’s wireless LAN, you can: - Charge your vehicle on a timer or on demand - Heat or cool your car before your drive - Set timers to ensure your PHEV charges completely and avoid peak rate hours - Turn on your headlights or parking lights to help locate your vehicle - Check your vehicle status The MITSUBISHI Remote Control lets you view all vehicle settings in an intuitive dashboard. Manage timer settings for charging and climate control, monitor battery status and performance, and set customized weekly schedules to reflect your lifestyle, directly from your connected device. Please note: Your Outlander PHEV communicates with this app exclusively via Wireless LAN, not by cellular technology. Wireless LAN communication can be hindered by distance, radio waves, or physical barriers. MITSUBISHI Remote Control is a renewed and unified experience combining and replacing the prior “OUTLANDER PHEV”, “OUTLANDER PHEV I” applications. This app is intended to provide the same functionality (and more) in an improved user interface. For users of the earlier applications: - “OUTLANDER PHEV” : If you are using this app, you may need to contact the nearest Authorized Mitsubishi Dealership to implement the service campaign of the security upgrade. - “OUTLANDER PHEV I” : Please download this new MITSUBISHI Remote Control app and re-register. For Troubleshooting and our FAQ, please visit our MITSUBISHI Remote Control website here: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/products/outlander_phev/app/remote/jizen.html
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
Control your smart lock remotely and manage user access. Integrate with Apple HomeKit for voice commands via Siri and monitor lock activity from anywhere.
- Siri Voice Control
- Remote Access
- Lock Monitoring
- User Code Management
- Scheduled Access
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Download the Premis app for use with the Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, made by Weiser. This app will guide you through the installation, set up, and overall customization of your Premis Smart Lock. This lock and app will work with the Apple HomeKit platform so you can use your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch to control and manage your lock! • Siri® Voice Control – Lock and unlock your door using Siri voice commands. For example, “Siri unlock my front door.” • Remote Access – Control and monitor lock status from anywhere using the Premis app and Apple TV®. • Lock Monitoring – View lock activity, history, and status notifications when lock is used via the Premis App • User Code Management – Easily send, add, delete, or disable user codes. Schedule access for certain times/days.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl at every 3 months against Weiser Premis Smart Lock's every 35 months. OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.5 for OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl against 1.5 for Weiser Premis Smart Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl has 85 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's written reviews are positive against 3% of Weiser Premis Smart Lock's.
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl ships an update every 3 months, Weiser Premis Smart Lock every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl | Weiser Premis Smart Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (85 ratings) | 1.5 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews — better | 3.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitsubishi Motors Corporation | Weiser Lock Corporation |
Customer experience
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
User reviews
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
From 85 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Useful for remote climate control
- 👍 Works well for some users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 💡 Limited functionality compared to expectations
- 🔌 Weak WiFi range, requires being near the car
- 🤔 Difficult to set up and use
- ❌ Doesn't work with newer car models
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
From 14 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy installation
- 👍 Looks great
- 👍 Good HomeKit integration (for some)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly goes offline
- 🐛 Impossible to use
- 🐛 Does not work with latest iOS
- 🐛 Wifi issues
- 🐛 Not working reliably
Bugs and requests
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or fails to connect
- Inconsistent performance after OS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Improve WiFi connectivity and range
- Add more functionality like remote start, battery status, etc.
- Make the app more user-friendly and intuitive
- Support for newer car models
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
Reported bugs
21 issues- Constantly goes offline
- App crashes
- Lock unavailable
- Wifi issues
- Remote access not working
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- Battery drain
- App not connecting
- Lock not detected
- Random connection failures
- Notifications not working
- Cannot lock door
- Losing locks
- Device pairing issues
- User invitation failure
- Low battery readings inaccurate
- Remote connection lost
- Cloud sync errors
- Touchscreen malfunctions
- App resets settings
- Incompatibility with iOS versions (13, 15, 16, 26)
- HomeKit integration problems
Requested features
9 requests- Update app for latest iOS versions
- Improve remote access reliability
- Fix HomeKit integration issues
- Provide timely app and firmware updates
- Improve battery life alerts
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- Allow sharing devices with multiple users
- Update app for iPhone X screen size
- Add new features
- Fix the ability to switch homes on iOS 13
In-app purchases
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
No in-app purchases
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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