Comparison

Optoma vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Optoma4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.6 against Optoma's 1.0. Control4 also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (70 vs 2). Optoma's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18.0). 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

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

Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 70 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 39% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optoma ships an update monthly, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Optoma versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptomaControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.6 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews39.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings270 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptoma CorporationSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

Optoma

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

Optoma

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optoma free?
Optoma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Optoma or Control4?
Control4 is rated higher. Optoma averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do Optoma or Control4 have ads?
Neither Optoma nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optoma or Control4?
Optoma ships an update monthly, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Optoma was updated on September 23, 2026 and Control4 on September 25, 2026.

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