Westek vs Meridian Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Westek
Control your home's lights and appliances remotely using your mobile device. Schedule operations, create custom scenes, and enhance security with automated patterns. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Remote device control
- Custom scheduling
- Voice assistant integration
- Scene creation
- Home occupancy simulation
- Device sharing
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With the Westek wifiSmart App, you can control your home from anywhere using your mobile devices. Westek wifiSmart is a smart way to simplify your life. Download the Westek app and control your lights, appliances, or an entire room, from wherever you are. Designed to provide convenience while saving you time and money. Once your devices are connected, you can control your lights and appliances to match your lifestyle. INTEGRATE YOUR DEVICES For added convenience, connect your Westek wifiSmart products to your Amazon Alexa or Google Home and you can control your lights, your appliances, or a whole room with simple voice commands. EASY SCHEDULING Customize your on/off times from anywhere with this mobile app. Set the time and select the day (or group of days) for each program and save – it’s that easy! Countdown and Repeat options included as well to meet additional programming needs. ADDED SECURITY A random option can be selected to automatically shift your start and stop times, providing a more natural pattern, increasing home security by establishing what looks like home occupancy SHARE YOUR DEVICES WITH OTHERS Did the battery die on your mobile device? Forget your cell phone? No problem! Once your devices are connected, you can share selected devices with family and friends so they can help you control the lights and appliances for you when you are in a pinch! CREATE SCENES Turn lights and appliances on and off based on the status of other connected devices or based on real-world events such as the sunrise or sunset. For additional details on the app features and programming options, please visit www.amertac.com/wifi
Meridian Lighting
Control your home appliances remotely using WiFi. Manage multiple devices, set timers for automated functions, and share access with family. Enjoy smart connectivity based on environmental factors and time.
- WiFi remote control
- Multiple device management
- Timer functions
- Device sharing
- Easy device connection
- Smart device automation
- Real-time alerts
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Meridian Smart WiFi, Meridian lighting 1. WiFi Remote control: Control home appliances from anywhere 2. Multiple device control: Add and control multiple devices at once with one app 3. Timer Function: Set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices with family members 5. Easy connection: Easily and quickly connect Meridian Lighting app to devices 6. Multiple Smart Device connectivity: Automatically start/stop working based on temperature, location and time. 7. Receive real-time alerts to ensure safety and security
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Westek at 4.6 against Meridian Lighting's 4.2. Westek also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 25 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 14%). Meridian Lighting's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Westek holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144 and 417 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Westek's written reviews are positive against 14% of Meridian Lighting's.
Westek ships an update every 7 months, Meridian Lighting every 25 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Westek | Meridian Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (144 ratings) — better | 4.2 (417 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 13.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 144 | 417 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AmerTac | Meridian Lighting Inc |
Customer experience
Westek
Meridian Lighting
Bugs and requests
Westek
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Meridian Lighting
Reported bugs
6 issues- Unable to connect
- App crashes or freezes
- Connection timed out
- App requires WiFi name and password
- Hacked immediately after setup
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- Connection fails at 99%
Requested features
5 requests- Fix connection issues
- Improve app usability
- Allow control away from home network (peer to peer/adhoc)
- Provide clearer instructions for setup
- Offer alternative connection modes beyond 'AR Mode'
In-app purchases
Westek
No in-app purchases
Meridian Lighting
No in-app purchases
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