Comparison

Niko Home vs Liebherr SmartDevice

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

Head to head
About

Niko Home

Manage your smart home devices remotely. Control lighting, shutters, and ventilation with a user-friendly interface. Receive notifications about home activity.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights, shutters, and ventilation
  • User-friendly interface
  • Customizable Favourites screen
  • Receive preconfigured notifications
  • Configure installation settings
  • Check installation status
Features
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This app allows you to create a central and easy-to-use control system on your smartphone or tablet. The user-friendly interface gives you access to all the functions of the Niko Home Control installation, such as lighting, roll-down shutters and ventilation. What do I need? Your Niko Home Control installation needs to contain a wireless smart hub (552-00001) or connected controller (550-00003) and has to be connected to the internet. The installation needs to be running Niko Home Control II programming software 2.0.1 (or more recent). If your installation contains a controller (550-00001) or was programmed with an older version of the Niko Home Control programming software, please use the previous version of the Niko Home Control app. The app for iPads and iPhones requires iOS version 13.0 or later. Features: • Control from everywhere in the world if the installation is registered on http://mynikohomecontrol.niko.eu. • Add your favourite controls to your Favourites screen. • Receive preconfigured notifications from your installation. • Access control is not supported for iPhone 7 or older. If you want to continue using access control, contact Niko customer services to reactivate it in the Niko Home Control II app. Favourites Select your favourite controls from the complete list of controls to make them easily accessible. Control All controls are listed per room. Remotely control your (dimmed) lights, ventilation, roll-down shutters or sun blinds. Instant feedback. Settings • Set up and configure your Niko Home Control installation on traditional wiring • Check the status of the installation and/or connection • View support information. Notifications Receive preconfigured notifications from your Niko Home Control installation. Get information about what is happening at home: movement detected, children are home from school. By downloading this app for Niko Home Control, you accept the terms and conditions of the app which you can find on www.niko.eu, “Legal & privacy”.

About

Liebherr SmartDevice

This app connects to your Liebherr refrigerator or freezer, allowing you to monitor its status and control functions remotely. It provides alerts for open doors, helps manage drinks with BottleTimer, and offers a NightMode for dimmed interior lighting. Access appliance information, accessories, and exclusive promotions.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Door open alerts
  • BottleTimer for drinks
  • NightMode for dimmed lighting
  • Accessory information
  • Integration with Alexa and Google Assistant
Features
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SMARTDEVICE APP: THE COMPANION FOR YOUR LIEBHERR. With the SmartDevice app from Liebherr, you always have a reliable partner for your refrigerator or freezer at your side. Register your appliance, get information, e.g. about accessories or control your connected appliance from anywhere. Everything in a single app. FOR MORE COMFORT IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE Via the SmartDevice app you are always connected to your Liebherr. View the current status of your appliance and control practical functions on the go to make your everyday life easier. The door alarm reminds you when the fridge door is still open and, thanks to the integrated BottleTimer, also about the drinks in the freezer compartment. This makes burst bottles a thing of the past. Or activate NightMode before going to bed, if you're drawn to the fridge every now and then at night as well. The interior of your refrigerator is illuminated only with dimmed light. That way, you won't wake up from half-sleep and can get back to bed quickly after your midnight snack. THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE: + Controlling your connected refrigerator or freezer. + Getting alarms e.g. when the door is open + Linking with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant + Additional Information e.g. about accessories or storage locations + Tips and Tricks + Exclusive promotions The available functionality depends on your appliance type and country. Want to find out more? Discover further functions directly in the Liebherr SmartDevice app.

Screenshots

Niko Home4 screens
Liebherr SmartDevice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Niko Home at 39% against Liebherr SmartDevice's 21%. Liebherr SmartDevice's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Niko Home ships an update every 5 weeks, Liebherr SmartDevice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Niko Home versus Liebherr SmartDevice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiko HomeLiebherr SmartDevice
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.8 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better20.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiko n.v.Liebherr Hausgeräte GmbH

Customer experience

Niko Home

Written reviews69 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative53.6%

Liebherr SmartDevice

All ratings44 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative77.3%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative70.6%

In-app purchases

None

Niko Home

No in-app purchases

None

Liebherr SmartDevice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niko Home free?
Niko Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liebherr SmartDevice free?
Liebherr SmartDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Niko Home or Liebherr SmartDevice have ads?
Neither Niko Home nor Liebherr SmartDevice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Niko Home or Liebherr SmartDevice?
Niko Home ships an update every 5 weeks, and Liebherr SmartDevice fortnightly. Most recently, Niko Home was updated on November 2, 2026 and Liebherr SmartDevice on November 7, 2026.

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