BeoLiving vs Cosmos CS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeoLiving
Control your smart home devices, including Bang & Olufsen audio and TV systems, lights, and cameras. Manage home automation devices like Lutron and Philips Hue, and create custom scenes for single-tap control. Remote access is available with the Pro version.
- Control Bang & Olufsen audio/TV
- Manage smart lights and curtains
- View security cameras
- Integrate with Lutron, Nest, Hue
- Create custom scenes
- Remote access (Pro mode)
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A finely crafted app that works as the interface to your smart home, which can control your Bang & Olufsen audio and TV systems, move curtains, dim lights, view cameras and do much more. The BeoLiving app is the companion of the all new BeoLiving Intelligence controller in either Essential or Pro mode. With BeoLiving Intelligence Essential you can integrate your Bang & Olufsen products. An upgrade to BeoLiving Intelligence Pro elevates the BeoLiving app allowing further integration to home automation devices like Lutron, Nest, Ecobee, KNX, Philips Hue, among many others. An extra added feature is remote access, meaning full command outside your home WiFi network. The BeoLiving app allows you to directly setup and control products as well as define user customizable scenes so you can control, with just a single tap, various devices at once. Requirements: - BeoLiving Intelligence controller in the same network as your iOS device. - Bang & Olufsen products connected via the BeoLink network. Please contact your Bang & Olufsen dealer for details on installation and compatibility.
Cosmos CS
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Introducing the Cosmos CS App, your gateway to experience the beauty of the night sky in your Home Cinema. This app controls our Cosmos CS Panels. You'll be able to transform your space into a beautiful, star-filled night scape. Key Features Complete Control: Adjust and save the brightness, colour, and motion of your starlit sky to create the perfect atmosphere. Dynamic Scenes: Choose from a range of pre-set scenes or craft your own, ensuring an immersive experience that complements your cinematic journey. Bluetooth Convenience: Effortlessly connect to your device to Cosmos CS Starlight Panels using Bluetooth, giving you a hassle-free and wireless way to create your desired ambiance. For more information or any inquiries, feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team: Email: cosmoscs@artnovion.com Find out more about the Cosmos CS Panel: https://artnovion.com/categories/9-home-cinema-media-room/product_categories/44-core/products/1077-absorber-core/products/1290-cosmos-cs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cosmos CS at fortnightly against BeoLiving's every 2 months. Cosmos CS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BeoLiving ships an update every 2 months, Cosmos CS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeoLiving | Cosmos CS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Khimo | Artnovion LDA |
In-app purchases
BeoLiving
No in-app purchases
Cosmos CS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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