Häfele Connect Mesh Auto vs dewenwils
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Häfele Connect Mesh Auto
This app simplifies the setup of smart lighting networks for installers using pre-defined templates. It guides users through device configuration and automatically stores network data in the cloud for easy access by homeowners.
- Automated network setup
- QR code template scanning
- Guided device configuration
- Network functionality testing
- Cloud storage for networks
- Homeowner network import
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The Häfele Connect Mesh Auto-Setup App allows installers to easily set-up Häfele Connect Mesh networks using pre-developed templates. Installers simply open the Auto-Setup App and scan the QR code that came with the installation to download the custom template. The Auto-Setup App will automatically begin configuring the Häfele Connect Mesh devices with the settings that were pre-defined in the network template. Throughout the process, the Installer is guided through a simple, easy to-follow process for configuring each of the devices that will be used in the network. As each device is added, Installers can easily test the functionalities of the network. Once the installation is complete, the Auto-Setup App will automatically store the new network in the Häfele Connect Cloud so it can be easily accessed at a later time by the homeowner. Homeowners can use the same QR code to import their network to the Häfele Connect Mesh App on their personal mobile devices. The Häfele Connect Mesh App gives homeowners the ability to control the lights with their mobile device , or modify the network settings for groups and scenes.
dewenwils
Control your smart home devices remotely and connect them for a seamless experience. Monitor device status from anywhere and share access with family members. Discover and purchase new smart products through the integrated online mall.
- Remote device control
- Smart home connection
- Family device sharing
- Real-time status feedback
- Online smart product mall
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Life is simple from now on. 1、Device Control: remote control, build a "smart family". 2、Smart Connection: fast connection, enjoy the extremely speed experience. 3、Shared Devices: make it easy for the whole family to enjoy smart life. 4、Information Feedback: gain insight into the status of your home devices, anytime, anywhere. 5、Online Mall: enter the mall to buy smart products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: dewenwils at 4.7 against Häfele Connect Mesh Auto's 3.0. dewenwils also leads on ratings volume (225 vs 2). Häfele Connect Mesh Auto's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dewenwils holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dewenwils has 225 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Häfele Connect Mesh Auto ships an update every 2 weeks, dewenwils every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Häfele Connect Mesh Auto | dewenwils |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (225 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 225 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haefele SE & Co KG | Dewenwils Inc. |
Customer experience
Häfele Connect Mesh Auto
dewenwils
Bugs and requests
Häfele Connect Mesh Auto
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
dewenwils
Reported bugs
16 issues- Device switch locations move on 'All Devices' page
- Timer switch consistently turns off on its own
- App constantly logs out users
- Astronomical mode doesn't work
- Cannot adjust for sunrise/sunset times
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- Scheduler interface is unordered and hard to check
- Connecting to WiFi requires disabling 5G
- App only turns transformer on and off, no circuit separation
- Schedule function doesn't work
- Timer function does not turn devices on or off
- GUI doesn't reflect zone changes
- Cannot turn zones off with the app
- App has stopped working for pool motor timer
- Cannot set on and off times anymore
- App loses the network consistently
- Scenes do not activate when saved
Requested features
7 requests- Indication on 'AllDevices' page if each is On or Off
- Bigger back arrow
- Clarify device prompt labels
- Widgets or shortcut commands
- Apple Home integration
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- iPhone widget for easy access
- Feature to set timer to turn on for a certain amount of time then go off
In-app purchases
Häfele Connect Mesh Auto
No in-app purchases
dewenwils
No in-app purchases
Questions
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