Instinct Switch vs Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instinct Switch
This smart light switch integrates Amazon Alexa for voice-controlled home automation. It acts as a personal assistant for timers, shopping lists, and news updates, offering a cord-free and hub-free smart home experience. The accompanying app facilitates initial Wi-Fi and Amazon account setup.
- Built-in Amazon Alexa
- Voice-controlled smart home automation
- Personal assistant functions (timers, lists, news)
- Cord-free and hub-free installation
- Seamless, modern design
- Wi-Fi and Amazon account setup via app
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Alexa, meet the light switch. Instinct™ is the smart light switch with Alexa built-in. With the power of Amazon Alexa throughout your home, just say the word for smart home control — no cords, no hubs, no countertop clutter. Instinct is your personal assistant for anything. Set a timer, add to your shopping list, and get the latest news and weather updates on demand. No matter what you need to make your day easier, Instinct is always at the ready. Packed with technology hidden by design, Instinct fits the décor of every room. Instinct installs just like a standard switch, and includes a screwless faceplate for a seamless, modern finish. Instinct Switch App Features: The app is designed to walk you through the setup of Instinct once physical installation is complete. This brief process includes: - Connecting Instinct to your home Wi-Fi® network - Linking Instinct to your Amazon account* After Instinct setup is complete, the Instinct Switch app is no longer required. The Amazon Alexa app serves as the primary app to manage and control Instinct. Create smart home automations, discover and enable Alexa skills, and so much more. *Amazon account required to control Instinct with Alexa The iDevices Customer Experience team is here to help. Contact support@idevicesinc.com with any questions about Instinct, Amazon account linking, or the Instinct Switch app.
Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa
Discover over 500 commands for your smart speaker and receive helpful tips for using your voice assistant. Save your favorite commands for quick access and easily find new ways to interact with your device.
- Discover 500+ commands
- Add commands to favorites
- Useful tips for voice assistant
- Save and quickly reuse commands
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500+ useful commands for smart speaker will provide a full list of commands. Features: - Discovery 500+ commands and add commands to your favorite commands. - This app provides many useful tips for using alexa assistant. - Save your voice command and use them quickly next time NOTICE: This is an independent application, not created or endorsed by Amazon.
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Verdict
Instinct Switch and Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa's written reviews are positive against 0% of Instinct Switch's. Instinct Switch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Instinct Switch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa's.
Instinct Switch ships an update every 2 months, Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instinct Switch | Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hubbell Inc | Ha Do Thi Thu |
Customer experience
Instinct Switch
Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa
In-app purchases
Instinct Switch
No in-app purchases
Commands Setup & Tip for Alexa
No in-app purchases
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