SAMBA 2 Remote vs Electrolux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAMBA 2 Remote
Control your audio processor settings directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, switch between programs, and monitor battery life for your device.
- Adjust volume
- Switch programs
- Check battery life
- Smartphone control
- Audio processor settings
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The SAMBA 2 Remote is an optional mobile app which can assist with switching between simple settings of the SAMBA 2 audio processor, as predefined by your audiologist or healthcare professional. With the SAMBA 2 Remote app, you can: • Adjust the volume of your SAMBA 2 from your smartphone. • Switch between your audio processor’s programs with a simple touch. • Check how much battery you have left for extra peace of mind. For information and support on how to use the SAMBA 2 Remote, please check medel.com/support/audio-processors/samba2, or contact your local MED-EL representative (medel.com/clinic-finder).
Electrolux
Manage and monitor your connected home appliances remotely for a more comfortable living space. Automate daily routines, receive expert tips, and control devices with voice commands. Optimize your home environment for energy savings and convenience.
- Remote appliance control
- Automate daily routines
- Expert tips and reminders
- Weekly progress reports
- Google Assistant integration
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Control and monitor your connected Electrolux appliances for a more comfortable home environment. No matter where you are. For better living. From Sweden. • Control your appliance from anywhere • Manage appliances, change settings, and monitor progress, even if you’re not in the same room – or city. • Automate daily routines • Create routines to optimize the home environment for when you’re working, entertaining, or sleeping. Whether your goal is to save energy, time, or both, you can schedule your appliances to work for you. • Expert tips – when you need them • Learn how to take better care of your appliance with expert tips and maintenance reminders. And keep track of the work they’ve done with weekly reports. • Hands-free control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa • Control your appliances with your voice by connecting Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Or, automate your day by integrating with Google Home or Alexa Routines. • Accessibility features: screen reader, voice control, larger text, dark mode, differentiate without color alone, sufficient contrast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Electrolux at 4.3 against SAMBA 2 Remote's 3.4. Electrolux also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (235 vs 5). SAMBA 2 Remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electrolux holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrolux has 235 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SAMBA 2 Remote's written reviews are positive against 22% of Electrolux's.
SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, Electrolux fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAMBA 2 Remote | Electrolux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.3 (235 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 22.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 235 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 307 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH | Electrolux |
Customer experience
SAMBA 2 Remote
Electrolux
Bugs and requests
SAMBA 2 Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Electrolux
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to appliances
- Appliances disappearing from app
- Inability to update appliance firmware
- Blank screens and inability to select country
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add washer and dryer appliances
- Restore usage history and metrics from old app
- Improve delayed start timer functionality
- Add Fahrenheit temperature option
- Enhance smart task and automation features
In-app purchases
SAMBA 2 Remote
No in-app purchases
Electrolux
No in-app purchases
Questions
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