Exma Smart Manager vs Steinel LiveLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Exma Smart Manager
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The app will let you administer and use security systems made by Exma SΓ€kerhetssystem AB that use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The app can be used in admin-mode to configure locks and create access keys and in regular user mode to unlock locks. Administrators can configure internal settings in locks such as time, security modes and firmware. Users can access and unlock a lock by pairing to the lock system via BLE using an access key created by an administrator. The app also offers SMS keys and group keys for temporary access to groups or individuals.
Steinel LiveLink
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LiveLink enables the efficient control of your entire lighting system via a central app and saves up to 35% energy. Thanks to Plug & Play, the system is immediately ready for use, automatically detects all components, and activates preconfigured sensor functions as well as operation via buttons. For Tunable White luminaires, HCL control is directly activated. The LiveLink App offers intuitive configuration options and intelligent control functions for maximum safety. Key Features: - App-based control and commissioning. - Intelligent Plug & Play. - Room and zone-based control. - Control luminaires in groups. - Simple sensor and button assignment for luminaire groups. - Light scenes and sensor settings. - Control and feedback functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Steinel LiveLink at every 2 months against Exma Smart Manager's every 11 months. Exma Smart Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Exma Smart Manager ships an update every 11 months, Steinel LiveLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exma Smart Manager | Steinel LiveLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Exma Sakerhetssystem AB | Steinel GmbH |
In-app purchases
Exma Smart Manager
No in-app purchases
Steinel LiveLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
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