NEXENTRO Config vs zigfred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
NEXENTRO Config
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Intelligent living can be that easy ā with the NEXENTRO Config App your smart home devices will be configured and linked to other products within a Zigbee network in just a few steps. Main features at a glance: ⢠Simple commissioning of NEXENTRO products via Bluetooth ⢠High flexibility thanks to user specific settings for e. g. minimum brightness, switch-on behavior or blind moving time ⢠Quick configuration of inputs ⢠Individual labeling of the NEXENTRO devices for a clear overview ⢠Expansion of functions thanks to continuous firmware updates The NEXENTRO Config App provides configuration of the following products: ⢠NEXENTRO Push-button interface (lighting control, switching, scenes, blind control) ⢠NEXENTRO Universal Dimming actuator (setting of minimum brightness & load type) ⢠NEXENTRO Switch actuator (change operation mode between switch and push-button) ⢠NEXENTRO Blind actuator (adjusting blind- and slat position) ⢠NEXENTRO DALI control unit (setting of minimum brightness & colour temperature) Preconditions: 1. To set up NEXENTRO devices with this app, they must first be paired via Bluetooth. 2. After the devices have been connected to mains, they can be searched and found if they are in radio range. 3. Once they have been found, devices can be added to the list of registered devices. 4. Registered devices can be set up and configured via the App at any time.
zigfred
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With the zigfred app, you can set up your zigfreds and connected smart home devices according to your preferences. After the set up you can easily control them with your smartphone. In no time at all, you customize the functions of your zigfred's front buttons. Replace your old light switch with zigfred and wire it to your existing lights or devices. Then control the connected lights with the zigfred app or with your existing smart home solution. With zigfred, you can also add other compatible lights and devices to your smart home network and control them with the app, such as Philips Hue or IKEA Tradfri. In a nutshell: ⢠You can freely assign the functions of your zigfred's buttons and "virtually wire" your home as you wish. ⢠You can control zigfred and many other zigbee devices with this app via Bluetooth Low Energy*. ⢠You can use zigfred as a standalone Zigbee gateway or use your existing compatible gateway**. ⢠You can control zigfred directly from the Philips Hue app or by voice***. ⢠You can integrate existing conventional lamps into your Philips Hue network***. For more information, visit https://zigfred.ch. * Requires at least 1 zigfred uno or plus ** e.g. Philips Hue Bridge, see https://help.zigfred.ch *** Requires Philips Hue Bridge
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: zigfred at every 3 weeks against NEXENTRO Config's every 4 months. zigfred also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NEXENTRO Config ships an update every 4 months, zigfred every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NEXENTRO Config | zigfred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Insta GmbH | Siglis AG |
In-app purchases
NEXENTRO Config
No in-app purchases
zigfred
No in-app purchases









