Festool vs STIHL connected

Stay connected with the Festool app Download the Festool app now and discover practical additional functions for your tools! As an extension of the Festool system, you always have an overview of your tools and services, can customise them and receive help for your application. You can also keep your tools up to date with updates and benefit from exclusive information on promotions, new products and competitions! Your benefits: - Customise the settings of your tool to your individual needs and keep it up to date with regular software updates. - Use location detection to localise your tool at any time and from anywhere. - Register your tool, register it for the warranty all-inclusive, order repairs and communicate directly with Festool. - Discover Festool products directly and conveniently via the app. - Save your favourite products to your personal watch list and share them with your dealer. - With the dealer search, your nearest Festool partner is always just a click away. Save your favourites and navigate easily - even internationally. We learn from the best: From you! Festool means first-class power tools. With the claim that they make the everyday work of tradespeople easier, more productive and safer. We can only do that together with you. By communicating with each other openly and incorporating your feedback directly into the development of our products. Your success is the best praise.

YOUR FLEET. ALWAYS IN CONTROL.  Built for professionals, STIHL connected empowers fleet managers, supervisors, and workshop teams with instant device overview, fast equipment tracking, smart maintenance, and full multi-brand support — so every professional can focus on what really matters: getting the job done.   FLEET OVERVIEW - ANYTIME See your entire fleet in one clear overview. Track status, health, and availability so your crew always knows what’s available for the next job.    FIND ANY EQUIPMENT IN SECONDS Locate equipment instantly using “last seen” data and map-based tracking. Reduce search time and keep every shift running smoothly.    PREVENT DOWNTIME Get timely maintenance reminders based on runtime data or individual preferences. Stay ahead of service needs and avoid costly interruptions.    VIEW EQUIPMENT DATA Access usage hours, condition, and performance metrics for equipment and batteries. Make data-driven decisions and optimize utilization across your fleet.    ALL MANUFACTURERS IN ONE SYSTEM Manage STIHL and non-STIHL equipment together in one unified digital experience. Easily add third-party tools and maintain consistent workflows across your entire fleet.    REPLACE PAPERWORK
 Move from manual documentation to seamless, real‑time workflows. Access all relevant fleet data instantly — anytime, anywhere.     MORE POWER IN THE WEB-BASED PORTAL  To unlock the full potential of the solution and access advanced features, we recommend using the STIHL connected Portal. It serves as the central control layer for advanced analytics, role management, and administrative fleet operations.    POWERED BY STIHL HARDWARE  • Smart Connectors capture usage and location data via Bluetooth — across brands.  • STIHL connected Box automatically collects and uploads equipment data to the cloud.  • Smart batteries provide charging status, state of health, usage, and location data via Bluetooth    REQUIREMENTS  A STIHL connected account, Smart Connectors as retrofit or within connected batteries, and optionally the STIHL connected Box for automated data transfer.    WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE STIHL CONNECTED  • Fast equipment location  • Cloud-based fleet overview  • Smart maintenance planning  • Accurate runtime data  • Multi-brand compatibility