Comparison

Watts Lights Local Control vs CONTROLLED Lighting

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

Head to head
About

Watts Lights Local Control

Control your Watts Lighting System v2.0 directly when Wi-Fi or cloud access is unavailable. This utility app provides local management for your lighting system.

Highlights
  • Local control
  • WIFI independent
  • Cloud control alternative
  • Lighting system management
  • v2.0 controller support
Features
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Used to control a Watts Lighting System v2.0 controller when WIFI or a cloud control option is not possible.

About

CONTROLLED Lighting

Features
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Introducing the CONTROLLED Mobile App: Your All-in-One Lighting Solution The CONTROLLED mobile app seamlessly integrates a range of lighting applications to streamline the workflow for contractors, sales agents, and property managers. Leveraging Bluetooth mesh networking, CONTROLLED allows for effortless management of sensor-equipped light fixtures. With just one touch, you can wirelessly pair fixtures and controls, simplifying the setup process and eliminating the inconvenience of dimming cables. Features: Zoning Create and manage custom zones and groups to control up to 100 light fixtures simultaneously per zone. Define specific areas or groupings within your space to adjust lighting settings for these zones collectively. Each fixture can be a member of up to 20 distinct groups. Unlimited zones can be created with each zone having its own shareable QR code with commands and settings info assignable for administrative or user level. Scenes & Schedules Configure scenes and schedules to preset your desired lighting settings. Automate specific lighting environments tailored to various activities or times of day, ensuring that your space is always perfectly illuminated for any occasion. User can set up to 32 scenes for a single light fixture, whereas up to 127 scenes for a zone. User can set up to 32 schedules for a zone. Energy Savings Wirelessly program motion sensors and daylight harvesting functions for individual fixtures or entire groups. This efficient setup boosts energy and cost savings by ensuring that lighting is only activated when and where it is needed. Network Pairing Facilitate the grouping of wireless devices to work seamlessly together via a Bluetooth mesh network. Network Pairing ensures synchronized control and communication across all connected devices, enhancing overall system efficiency. Management Optimize the process of sharing admin and user access with quick and secure authorization. This feature allows you to efficiently assign roles and permissions, save configurations, and manage access rights. It simplifies the initial setup and ongoing reconfiguration of spaces, ensuring changes are implemented smoothly. Support: For Free unlimited tech-support, users can call (416)252-9454. System Requirements (iOS): Compatible with all iOS versions Bluetooth 4.2 or higher

Screenshots

Watts Lights Local Control4 screens
CONTROLLED Lighting4 screens

Verdict

The call

Watts Lights Local Control and CONTROLLED Lighting are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Watts Lights Local Control versus CONTROLLED Lighting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatts Lights Local ControlCONTROLLED Lighting
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better12.3
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2301114 Alberta LtdRAB Design Lighting Inc

In-app purchases

None

Watts Lights Local Control

No in-app purchases

None

CONTROLLED Lighting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watts Lights Local Control free?
Watts Lights Local Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CONTROLLED Lighting free?
CONTROLLED Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watts Lights Local Control or CONTROLLED Lighting have ads?
Neither Watts Lights Local Control nor CONTROLLED Lighting shows ads.

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