NICOR NLC vs SMRT Lighting Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NICOR NLC
This app enables remote control of compatible luminaires through a Bluetooth Mesh network. It allows users to define groups and zones, create scenes, adjust settings, and monitor energy usage. Access can be shared easily via QR codes.
- Define and Control Groups and Zones
- Create and Manage Scenes
- Adjust Occupancy/Vacancy Settings
- Utilize Daylight Harvesting
- Monitor Energy Usage
- Share Access via QR Codes
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NICOR's Network Lighting Controls (NLC) is a Bluetooth Mesh Lighting Control System. The NLC lighting control network is comprised of various NLC enabled luminaires including the following components: - PIR Occupancy Sensors - PIR Daylight Sensors - Load Controllers - Power Packs - Wall Control Switches - Mesh System Nodes Each component utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Mesh to remotely control and operate compatible luminaires. Scale up from individual luminaires to groups, zones, and entire establishments. The NLC system can control up to 100 luminaires per zone across multiple rooms. Manage controls and luminaires directly from the app with integrated features: - Define and Control Groups and Zones - Create and Manage Scenes - Adjust Occupancy/Vacancy Settings - Utilize Daylight Harvesting - Control Task Tuning/High-End Trim Settings - Set and Define Schedules - Monitor Energy Usage - Integrated DLC NLC5 Encrypted Security - Share Access Simply via QR Codes To learn more about NICOR NLC and view a full list of components and NLC enabled luminaires, visit https://nicorlighting.com/network-lighting-controls/
SMRT Lighting Controls
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Description: Commissioning a lighting controls system can be confusing, expensive, and difficult to do. With SMRT Commercial Lighting Controls, we have removed the confusion, cost and difficulty! Configuring AND controlling your SMRT system couldn't be easier. It truly is, Lighting Controls Simplified. With SMRT Commercial Lighting Controls, You have the power of a Bluetooth Mesh Network & a complete set of tools literally at your fingertips! Commission and start up your system, as well as control your lights! Turn them off, turn them on, raise or lower the light level. Set a scene. You want to set your sensors to occupancy? Done, with the touch of a button. Want to set them to vacancy instead? Simply touch a button on the app, and done! Meet building codes and energy codes such as Title 24, IECC & ASHRAE by simply configuring your SMRT Bluetooth app to meet compliance criteria. The SMRT Bluetooth app does not require any special training or even any experience with Lighting systems or Controls Systems. It's intuitive nature will guide you along the way. If you would like to watch a step by step video of our SMRT app, please go to WWW.installsmrtcontrols.com and click the app link to watch how easy it is! Thank you for choosing SMRT Commercial Lighting Controls
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NICOR NLC at every 2 months against SMRT Lighting Controls's every 4 months. 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.
NICOR NLC ships an update every 2 months, SMRT Lighting Controls every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NICOR NLC | SMRT Lighting Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicor Lighting | SMRT Commercial Lighting Controls |
In-app purchases
NICOR NLC
No in-app purchases
SMRT Lighting Controls
No in-app purchases
Questions
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