Premier Smart vs Alpena Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Premier Smart
Manage all your smart home devices from a single application or via voice command, accessible globally. Effortlessly control lighting, outlets, cameras, and group devices by room. Automate actions with smart scenes and set schedules for device operation.
- Unified device control
- Voice command integration
- Remote access
- Room-based device grouping
- Smart scene automation
- Device scheduling
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Control all your smart home devices in one easy app, or by voice, from anywhere in the world. It’s easy enough for anyone to use.Choose a color for the LED bulbs, turn an outlet on and off and check in on your cameras.Group devices and control by room by room.Set smart scenes for automated actions.Schedule when devices turn on and off. Compatible with all Premier smart devices. No extra hub required; each device is able to connect directly to your home wifi network.
Alpena Auto
This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
- Control power
- Adjust dimming levels
- Select RGB colors
- Program preset options
- Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Premier Smart at 4.7 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. Premier Smart also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 13%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 133). On price, update cadence, 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.
Premier Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Premier Smart has 4.7K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Premier Smart's written reviews are positive against 13% of Alpena Auto's.
Premier Smart ships an update every 10 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Premier Smart | Alpena Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better | 1.7 (133 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 133 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Premier Accessory Group | Marklyn Group Inc |
Customer experience
Premier Smart
Alpena Auto
User reviews
Premier Smart
From 4.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Good camera quality
- 💡 Useful features like motion detection and night vision
- 🔒 Secure connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not opening
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with WiFi and device going offline
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- ⚠️ Poor customer support and lack of updates
Alpena Auto
From 133 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Extensive customization options for individual light strips
- 🌈 Wide variety of color options and patterns available
- 💪 Durable hardware that survives harsh conditions
- ⚙️ Simple and intuitive app interface when working properly
- ✨ Impressive visual effects and lighting capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 📱 App frequently fails to recognize connected devices
- 🔌 Unreliable connection that drops unexpectedly
- ⚠️ Recent app updates introduced critical bugs
- 🔋 Lights drain vehicle battery when not properly controlled
Bugs and requests
Premier Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashing on launch
- Connectivity issues with cameras
- Motion detection not working as expected
- Playback history and data loss
Requested features
4 requests- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Add battery-powered option for easier installation
- Expand compatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
- Enhance motion detection and notification features
Alpena Auto
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to found devices after scanning
- Clicking on found devices produces no response
- Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
- Color selection limited to white after updates
- App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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- Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
- Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
- App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
- Lights flicker when engine is idling
- App crashes when music is playing in background
- Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
- App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
- Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
- Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
- Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
- Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised
Requested features
8 requests- Custom scene/pattern creation in app
- Music synchronization with lights
- Better app navigation and menu structure
- Strobe light functionality
- Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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- Improved documentation and user manual in app
- Compatibility information for different products
- Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain
In-app purchases
Premier Smart
No in-app purchases
Alpena Auto
No in-app purchases
Questions
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