Comparison

DIMLITE pro commissioning vs switchButler IoT

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

Head to head
About

DIMLITE pro commissioning

Features
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The DIMLITE pro commissioning app has been specially developed to help make commissioning the DIMLITE pro lighting control system intuitive. The DALI-2-based, scalable lighting control system for small to medium areas of application encompasses a wide range of functions – from simple switching on and off and dimming/brightening to daylight linking – even with Tunable White lighting – and individual lighting scenarios. Each system supports up to 64 DALI 1 or DALI 2-based LED drivers and 16 input devices such as sensors or momentary-action switches. A single DALI LED driver or control device can therefore belong to several groups and thus various scenes. The app is so intuitive to use, commissioning can be completed in just four simple steps. A particularly practical feature is Bluetooth, which enables unlimited use of the app even in offline mode. Step 1: Create In the first step, the new project is created. The basis for this can be either a new floor plan or a cloned layout. Luminaires are grouped and planned with corresponding light scenes. Step 2: Connect and identify Once the DIMLITE pro commissioning app is connected to the DIMLITE pro application controller, the system components (e.g. LED drivers, sensors or switches) in the app are automatically addressed. Easy device identification with the single touch of the device icon or single press of the switch push button. Step 3: Plan Using drag and drop, system components such as luminaires, sensors and momentary-action switches can now be placed in the floor plan and assigned to the various groups. Step 4: Configure The desired functions can then be defined and assigned. Finally, the project can be PIN-protected. Completed projects and templates can be shared or copied and pasted to other projects. An over-the-air update ensures that the software is always up to date.

About

switchButler IoT

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switchButler IoT is the mobile app for the ELBRO IoT platform available at https://sbiot.elbro.com. It connects authorised users to installations based on the switchButler IoT product line, including SBIOT240, SBIOT360 and compatible extensions such as BTH1 environmental sensors. The platform is designed to support the continued evolution of the product line. Access multiple homes, buildings and facilities from one account. View every authorised site in a single overview and check its connectivity and available environmental data at a glance. Control the functions configured for each installation, including lights, gates, garage doors, heating systems and other connected outputs. Monitor temperature and humidity data from compatible sensors, review recent environmental history and manage thermostat comfort and frost-protection modes. Stay informed through alarms, warnings and informational notifications generated by the platform. Invitations allow administrators to grant access to additional installations, while permissions remain centrally managed through switchButler IoT. Key features: β€’ Access multiple installations from one account β€’ Remote control of configured building functions β€’ Live installation and connectivity status β€’ Temperature and humidity monitoring β€’ Thermostat comfort and frost-protection modes β€’ Recent environmental history β€’ Alarms, warnings and informational notifications β€’ Invitations and centrally managed access β€’ Light and dark appearance Available functions depend on the switchButler IoT products, compatible extensions and configuration installed at each site. A compatible installation and an authorised account on https://sbiot.elbro.com are required.

Screenshots

DIMLITE pro commissioning2 screens
switchButler IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DIMLITE pro commissioning at 13.4 against switchButler IoT's 16.4. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DIMLITE pro commissioning versus switchButler IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIMLITE pro commissioningswitchButler IoT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZumtobel Lighting GmbHELBRO AG

In-app purchases

None

DIMLITE pro commissioning

No in-app purchases

None

switchButler IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIMLITE pro commissioning free?
DIMLITE pro commissioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is switchButler IoT free?
switchButler IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DIMLITE pro commissioning or switchButler IoT have ads?
Neither DIMLITE pro commissioning nor switchButler IoT shows ads.

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