Comparison

Miele Scout vs Liebherr SmartDevice

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

Head to head
About

Miele Scout

Control your robot vacuum remotely to schedule cleaning sessions and select specific areas. Monitor its progress with real-time mapping and even view your home remotely via live video feed.

Highlights
  • Remote control
  • Scheduled cleaning
  • Area selection
  • Real-time mapping
  • Live home monitoring
  • Timer programming
Features
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Whether you're at home or on the go – with the Miele Scout smartphone app just tell your robot vacuum cleaner where you want it to clean and when. The app offers convenient operating functions. The Status Screen gives you all key information at a glance, e.g. which mode the Scout is currently in and when it will begin the next cleaning session. With just two clicks you can select a cleaning mode and start the robot vacuum cleaner straight away. The timer function can be used to program the start time for cleaning. Up to 7 individual timers can be set, allowing cleaning to start at different times on weekdays than at weekends. Furthermore the Scout navigates systematically through the rooms and generates a map of the area being cleaned. This enables you to track where the Scout is at any given time and find out which areas have already been cleaned. With the Home Vision HD function*, you can check that everything is in order at home at any time while you are on the go. Using the front cameras, you can also monitor the activities of the robot vacuum cleaner in real time. The camera image is sent via live tracking to your mobile device securely and in encrypted form. Important information for use The pre-requisite for the use of this app is a Miele Scout robot vacuum cleaner. * Depends on model

About

Liebherr SmartDevice

Control your connected Liebherr refrigerator or freezer remotely. Receive alerts for open doors, manage drink chilling times, and activate special modes like NightMode for dimmed interior lighting. Access appliance information and exclusive promotions.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Door open alerts
  • BottleTimer for drinks
  • NightMode for dimmed lighting
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Access to accessories and promotions
Features
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SMARTDEVICE APP: THE COMPANION FOR YOUR LIEBHERR. With the SmartDevice app from Liebherr, you always have a reliable partner for your refrigerator or freezer at your side. Register your appliance, get information, e.g. about accessories or control your connected appliance from anywhere. Everything in a single app. FOR MORE COMFORT IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE Via the SmartDevice app you are always connected to your Liebherr. View the current status of your appliance and control practical functions on the go to make your everyday life easier. The door alarm reminds you when the fridge door is still open and, thanks to the integrated BottleTimer, also about the drinks in the freezer compartment. This makes burst bottles a thing of the past. Or activate NightMode before going to bed, if you're drawn to the fridge every now and then at night as well. The interior of your refrigerator is illuminated only with dimmed light. That way, you won't wake up from half-sleep and can get back to bed quickly after your midnight snack. THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE: + Controlling your connected refrigerator or freezer. + Getting alarms e.g. when the door is open + Linking with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant + Additional Information e.g. about accessories or storage locations + Tips and Tricks + Exclusive promotions The available functionality depends on your appliance type and country. Want to find out more? Discover further functions directly in the Liebherr SmartDevice app.

Screenshots

Miele Scout4 screens
Liebherr SmartDevice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Miele Scout at 2.3 against Liebherr SmartDevice's 1.8. Miele Scout also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Liebherr SmartDevice's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Miele Scout holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Miele Scout's written reviews are positive against 21% of Liebherr SmartDevice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Miele Scout ships an update every 6 weeks, Liebherr SmartDevice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Miele Scout versus Liebherr SmartDevice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiele ScoutLiebherr SmartDevice
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (39 ratings) — better1.8 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews — better20.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3944 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiele & Cie. KGLiebherr Hausgeräte GmbH

Customer experience

Miele Scout

All ratings36 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.2%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative69.3%

Liebherr SmartDevice

All ratings44 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative77.3%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative70.6%

Bugs and requests

Miele Scout

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App fails to pair with robot during initial setup
  • Connection to server fails repeatedly
  • Robot shows as offline despite active WiFi connection
  • Maps disappear or reset after each cleaning cycle
  • F7 system error appears during operation
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  • Firmware updates cannot be installed
  • App crashes when accessing map or camera features
  • Continue button becomes unresponsive during pairing
  • Robot loses base station location
  • App requires constant re-login
  • Map editing zones not saving properly
  • App hangs on pairing screen indefinitely
  • Cloud synchronization fails
  • Home Vision camera not accessible remotely
  • Robot clock displays incorrect time
  • App incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • WiFi password input limitations
  • Robot gets stuck in error loops
  • Duplicate map creation issues
  • App performance degrades after updates

Requested features

18 requests
  • Support for more than 2 saved maps
  • Ability to edit and lock saved maps
  • Multi-user/multi-device simultaneous pairing
  • Real-time camera streaming
  • Battery percentage display
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  • Push notifications for errors and completion
  • Scheduling and automation via voice assistants (Alexa, Google Home)
  • Persistent map learning and improvement over time
  • Virtual wall and no-go zone flexibility
  • Pause and resume cleaning functionality
  • Zone-based cleaning scheduling
  • Detailed cleaning statistics and history
  • Support for 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Better pairing instructions and tutorials
  • Offline manual control without app
  • Automatic map backup to cloud
  • Room detection and naming
  • Customizable cleaning modes and power levels

Liebherr SmartDevice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Miele Scout

No in-app purchases

None

Liebherr SmartDevice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Miele Scout free?
Miele Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liebherr SmartDevice free?
Liebherr SmartDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Miele Scout or Liebherr SmartDevice?
Miele Scout is rated higher. Miele Scout averages 2.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Liebherr SmartDevice averages 1.8 from 44 ratings.
Do Miele Scout or Liebherr SmartDevice have ads?
Neither Miele Scout nor Liebherr SmartDevice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Miele Scout or Liebherr SmartDevice?
Miele Scout ships an update every 6 weeks, and Liebherr SmartDevice fortnightly. Most recently, Miele Scout was updated on October 24, 2026 and Liebherr SmartDevice on October 27, 2026.

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