Optoma vs WiZ Connected
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Optoma
This app guides you through setting up your Optoma Alexa-enabled projector. Manage your devices, assign names, and access a command list for smart home integration.
- Alexa Setup Guide
- SmartHome command list
- Device registration
- Projector management
- Alias assignment
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The Optoma SmartProjection app features a step-by-step Alexa Setup Guide, SmartProjection for Smart Home command list and direct access to the Mydevices Cloud for registration and management of Optoma Alexa Enabled Projectors. Note: You must own an Optoma Alexa Enabled Projector and have an internet connection to use this App. Projector registration is "required" to link and use the Optoma SmartProjection for Smart Home Skill with Amazon's Alexa Digital Assistant. To view the PDF version of the complete Optoma Alexa Setup Guide please visit: https://www.optoma.com/support/download/ Supported Projectors: - UHD51A - UHD400X - SUHD66A - UHC556A Features - Alexa Setup Guide - SmartProjection for Smart Home command list - Account creation (necessary to manage Optoma Alexa enabled projectors) - Projector Management such as add/remove projector - Alias (device name) assignment. For assistance with or questions regarding this app, please contact us below. Americas: https://www.optomausa.com/us/tech-support/contact-us-americas.aspx EMEA: https://www.optoma.co.uk/support http://www.optoma.com.cn/contact-us/
WiZ Connected
Effortlessly manage your smart lighting by organizing lights into rooms and groups. Control your ambiance remotely and explore various light modes to enhance your environment for work, relaxation, or fun. Securely store and share your settings with others.
- Organize lights by rooms and groups
- Remote control via cloud
- Variety of light modes
- Secure cloud storage
- Share settings with family and guests
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Smart lighting made simple. Organize and control your lights by groups within rooms over Wi-Fi or remotely through the cloud. Improve the way you work, feel and simply enjoy the environment you're in with our wide variety of different light modes that cover the range from fun to functional. All your settings are securely stored on the cloud and can be shared with your family, friends and even your guests if you like.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WiZ Connected at 4.5 against Optoma's 1.0. WiZ Connected also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (41K vs 2). Optoma's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. WiZ Connected sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Optoma asks for nothing beyond the download.
WiZ Connected holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WiZ Connected has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Optoma's written reviews are positive against 28% of WiZ Connected's.
Optoma ships an update monthly, WiZ Connected every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optoma | WiZ Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (41K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 27.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 41K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #90 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 270 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Optoma Corporation | Signify Netherlands B.V. |
Customer experience
Optoma
WiZ Connected
Bugs and requests
Optoma
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WiZ Connected
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inability to add or delete lights/rooms
- Automation schedules not working as expected
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to control individual lights in a group
- Improve Siri/Google Assistant integration
- Implement dark mode option
- Allow custom color palettes and dynamic lighting effects
In-app purchases
Optoma
No in-app purchases
WiZ Connected
- Heads-Up Monthly Single Home1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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