Comparison

Niko detector tool vs Mi.Control

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

Head to head
About

Niko detector tool

Features
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This app allows you to efficiently commission and control Niko detectors via your smartphone or tablet. No need for additional tools such as a computer, remote control or dongle. Moreover, you can easily configure daylight control with advanced functions such as multi-zone, day/night mode, several lighting scenarios, etc. What do I need? Your installation should include one or more P40/M40 detectors. Your smartphone/tablet should also be equipped with Bluetooth®. In addition, make sure your smartphone/tablet is connected to the internet. The Niko detector tool app is available in several European languages. Features • Easily configure parameter settings via guided commissioning • Customize detector configurations to meet your needs • Reuse saved configurations for other installations and share the configuration files with colleagues • Secure your detector with a four-digit pin code 2-way Bluetooth® communication This feature ensures easy commissioning and optimal communication between the detectors and the app. It allows the app to provide real-time information on the detector settings, giving you full insight into all relevant parameters and allowing you to easily modify your installation afterwards Niko detector tool portal This website is linked directly to the Niko detector tool app and allows you to efficiently manage your projects, find saved detector settings and reuse existing configurations for other installations. Use the MAC address on your detector to retrieve the saved configuration details. By downloading the app for Niko detectors, you accept the terms and conditions that you can find on https://www.niko.eu/en/legal/privacy-policy.

About

Mi.Control

Features
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Mi.Control appen er et nødvendig verktøy for å konfigurere og styre produkter i Mi.Control-serien som blant annet astrodimmeren MM7692. Med appen konfigurerer man enhetene med de ulike funksjonaliteter man ønsker å benytte, eksempelvis astro ukeur med eller uten dimming, og programmerer eventuelt en ukeplan med forskjellige hendelser og nattslukking. I tillegg er det mulighet for å direkte overstyre enheter fra appen så lenge man er innenfor rekkevidden på opptil 75 meter (fri sikt), eller om lag 10m innendørs. Når man legger til nye enheter til brukerkontoen kan man navngi enhetene og legge de til i ulike rom, soner eller lokasjoner, eller markere som favoritter for å organisere enhetene på en lettforståelig måte. Alle enheter skal angis passord/PIN-kode for å sikre at uvedkommende ikke skal få tilgang til å koble seg til enhetene.

Screenshots

Niko detector tool4 screens
Mi.Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mi.Control at every 3 weeks against Niko detector tool's every 3 months. Mi.Control also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 14.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Niko detector tool ships an update every 3 months, Mi.Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Niko detector tool versus Mi.Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiko detector toolMi.Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.212 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiko n.v.Hugo Mueller GmbH & Co KG

In-app purchases

None

Niko detector tool

No in-app purchases

None

Mi.Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niko detector tool free?
Niko detector tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mi.Control free?
Mi.Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Niko detector tool or Mi.Control have ads?
Neither Niko detector tool nor Mi.Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Niko detector tool or Mi.Control?
Niko detector tool ships an update every 3 months, and Mi.Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Niko detector tool was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mi.Control on October 18, 2026.

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