Comparison

KNConnect vs Winkhaus doorControl

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

Head to head
About

KNConnect

Control and automate your Smart series motors directly via WLAN without a gateway. Enjoy remote access, custom scenes, and timers for personalized comfort, even when offline. Automate your blinds to open with the sun or close at dusk.

Highlights
  • WLAN control without gateway
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Custom scenes and timers
  • Offline operation of schedules
  • Compatibility with Mercato 433 sensors
  • Obstacle detection and frost protection
Features
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KN Connect und Antriebe der Serie SmartMit KN Connect bedienen Sie unsere Motoren der Serie Smart einfach direkt per WLAN – ganz ohne Gateway. Auch von außerhalb lassen sich die Antriebe per Remote-Funktion ansteuern und dank der individuellen Szenen und Timer sind Ihren Komfortwünschen mit der KN Connect keine Grenzen gesetzt. So flexibel wie Sie es Sich wünschenMit KN Connect können Sie Ihre Motoren und Empfänger ganz einfach mit Hilfe von individuellen Schaltzeiten und Szenen automatisieren. Ob Sie sich nun von der Sonne wecken lassen wollen oder Ihre Rollläden automatisch bei Dämmerung schließen - die Geräte schalten genau dann, wann Sie es wollen. Durch die Speicherung der Schaltzeiten im Antrieb werden diese selbst dann zuverlässig ausgeführt, wenn eine Verbindung zum Internet zu dem Zeitpunkt nicht gewährleistet werden kann. Mit dem Sonnensensor aus der Serie Funk Mercato kann außerdem noch ein zusätzlicher, verlässlicher Auslöser eingebunden werden, um Ihren Sonnenschutz bestmöglich zu automatisieren. Zugriff von Überall - Egal wo sie sindOb beim Sport, bei der Arbeit oder aus dem Urlaub - mit dem Fernzugriff können Sie bequem von überall Ihre Antriebe steuern und die Position überprüfen.- Bei ungeplanter Abwesenheit schnell die Rollläden schließen?- Die Südfassade verschatten um die Mittagshitze draußen zu halten?- Aus dem Urlaub kontrollieren, ob die Rollläden wie geplant geschlossen sind?Alles kein Problem mit KN Connect!Antriebe der Serie Smart Die Rollladenantriebe der Serie Smart können kinderleicht per KN Connect über Ihr WLAN-Netzwerk gesteuert und automatisiert werden. Die Motoren sind zudem kompatibel mit allen Funksendern sowie dem Sonnensensor des Funksystems Mercato 433. Weiterhin bieten die Antriebe folgende Highlights:- Hinderniserkennung & Festfrierschutz- Anschlussmöglichkeit eines externen Tasters- Rückmeldung an die App KN Connect- Speicherung der Schaltzeiten im Antrieb

About

Winkhaus doorControl

Control building access remotely using your smartphone. Manage user permissions, monitor entry logs, and set time-based access schedules for multiple users and groups. Offers secure, wireless communication for enhanced building security.

Highlights
  • Remote door locking control
  • Manage 100 users and 20 groups
  • Block access instantly
  • Monitor all locking events
  • Create custom time profiles
  • Secure AES 256 encryption
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Open your entrance doors with your smartphone. You can control access and keep an eye on everything with the Winkhaus doorControl app: Who is authorised to enter and when, and who has used the door at what times. The motorised Winkhaus blueMatic EAV4+ and blueMotion+ locking systems and the Winkhaus doorControl app are an easy to use, aesthetically pleasing and affordable solution for controlling access to a building. Communication between smartphone and door is wireless. You are free to choose the design of the door, as the wireless technology is concealed behind the lock faceplate. No surface-mounted radio module or similar is required. The Winkhaus app is available to you free of charge after purchasing a Winkhaus motorised locking system with app connection. Discover the intuitive operation and the many possibilities of your doors! Program and manage users and their time profiles! The smart solution for detached houses, small businesses, practices, law firms, etc.! The doorControl app offers you: EASY OPERATION: Convenient door locking control with your smartphone. EASY MANAGEMENT OF ALL ASPECTS: Organise access authorisations for 100 users and 20 groups with just one app. BLOCK KEYS WITH JUST A FEW CLICKS: Deactivate access authorisations in no time at all. This saves you having to replace cylinders or manage real keys. MONITOR DOORS ACCURATELY: Display all locking events (with user and time) in a list. Keep an overview of the times when your family members or employees come and go. CREATE AND MANAGE TIME PROFILES: Who can open which door and when? Configure locking authorisations for “user groups” as required – flexibly and with individual time specifications. This makes it easy to control which days and times people have access to selected doors. SECURE ENCRYPTION: The app and door locking system communicate using standardised, highly secure encryption methods (e.g. AES 256). A new communication key is generated for each connection. The app also uses challenge-response techniques to prevent replay attacks. And only the users selected by you have access to all app features! LICENSING CONDITIONS: By downloading and installing the software, you agree to the licensing conditions. The licensing conditions are available to view at: https://www.winkhaus.com/de/lizenzbedingungen.html. We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please contact us at: www.winkhaus.com or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinkhausDeutschland/

Screenshots

KNConnect4 screens
Winkhaus doorControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KNConnect at every 2 months against Winkhaus doorControl's every 4 months. On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KNConnect ships an update every 2 months, Winkhaus doorControl every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
KNConnect versus Winkhaus doorControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKNConnectWinkhaus doorControl
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaiser Nienhaus Komfort & Technik GmbHAug. Winkhaus SE

Customer experience

KNConnect

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

Winkhaus doorControl

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KNConnect

No in-app purchases

None

Winkhaus doorControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KNConnect free?
KNConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Winkhaus doorControl free?
Winkhaus doorControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KNConnect or Winkhaus doorControl have ads?
Neither KNConnect nor Winkhaus doorControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KNConnect or Winkhaus doorControl?
KNConnect ships an update every 2 months, and Winkhaus doorControl every 4 months. Most recently, KNConnect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Winkhaus doorControl on November 3, 2026.

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