Comparison

ShadeAuto vs Deco TV Frames

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

Head to head
About

ShadeAuto

Automate your home's window coverings with smart device control. Create custom scenes and schedules for optimal natural lighting and privacy, all manageable remotely. Requires a ShadeAuto Hub for operation.

Highlights
  • Automated shade control
  • Customizable scenes and schedules
  • Remote operation from anywhere
  • Device status overview (battery, connectivity)
  • Smart home integrations (Alexa, Google, HomeKit)
Features
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With the ShadeAuto App, you can easily find your perfect shade position using your smart devices with the tap of a button or through automated operation. Automate all your window coverings by creating schedules designed around your lifestyle. The ShadeAuto App provides intelligent operation and convenience in your home and caters to a wide range of window treatments. It supports a variety of shade types, including shutters, cellular shades, top-down bottom-up shades (dual motor), day & night honeycomb shades (dual motor), roller shades, Romans, and PerfectSheer shades. This app requires a ShadeAuto Hub for operation. Key Features: •SHADE CONTROL: Just a tap to easily achieve the Best Privacy and Best View in your home. Adjust the position of window coverings, individually, in groups, or in rooms throughout your entire home. •SCENE Create a Scene with customized shade position for a single room or combine Scenes into Multiple Scene for the entire home. Activate effortlessly with one touch to manage your natural lighting and privacy needs throughout the day. •SCHEDULE Set Schedules to activate scenes automatically at desired times of day. Easily enable or disable your Schedules to match your daily routine. •DEVICE STATUS OVERVIEW Quickly check shade information on the device status summary page for the battery levels and connectivity of all devices in all rooms. Prompt users to take necessary actions if any device with low battery or disconnected. •COMPLETE CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE Always know what position your shades are in real-time feedback. Control your window coverings and manage your scenes without being at home. This requires a stable internet connection and initial in-home setup in advance. •SMART HOME INTEGRATIONS Bind your ShadeAuto with smart home systems and intuitively operate your window coverings with simple voice commands through Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Homekit.

About

Deco TV Frames

Enhance your Samsung Frame TV with this companion app. It allows for smart sensor control, enabling you to fine-tune motion detection, brightness, and IR remote behavior for a seamless, responsive viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Motion detection control
  • Brightness settings
  • IR remote behavior
  • Firmware updates
  • Timing and delay configuration
  • Sensitivity adjustment
Features
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Deco TV Frames SRS-2 App – Smart Sensor Control for Samsung Frame TVs Take full control of your living space with the Deco TV Frames SRS-2 App—the companion app built to enhance your Smart Room Sensor (SRS-2) and fine-tune the behavior of your Samsung Frame TV or Frame Pro TV. Whether you're using the remote control or modifying motion sensor sensitivity, this app gives you direct control—without the guesswork. What You Can Do with the SRS2 App: -Enable or disable motion detection -Enable or disable brightness controls -Control IR (remote signal) behavior to avoid conflicts -Access firmware updates for performance improvements -Configure timing and delay settings Built for the Samsung Frame Lifestyle The SRS2 app is purpose-built for people who care about design and smart functionality in equal measure. If you chose the Samsung Frame TV or Frame Pro TV, you didn’t just buy a TV, you brought home a display that fits into your space like art. The SRS2 sensor and app help your Frame behave like it belongs there. Whether you're watching a movie, hosting guests, or just walking into the room, your Frame TV will respond with smooth, smart precision. Key Features at a Glance: -Motion sensor settings control -Brightness settings enable/disable -Sensitivity level adjustment -IR remote control -Firmware update access Simple Setup. Instant Control. Pair your Smart Room Sensor (SRS-2) with the app in minutes. Everything is designed to work intuitively, so you can focus on enjoying your space—not figuring out complicated menus or settings. No bloated dashboards. No tech headaches. Just clean, reliable control. Compatibility: -Samsung Frame TVs (2018–present) -Samsung Frame Pro TVs -Deco TV Frames Smart Room Sensor Version 2 (SRS-2) Who Is This For? -Samsung Frame owners using the SRS2 sensor who want responsive, décor-conscious tech -Smart home users looking for sensor-level customization -People who want their Frame TV to respond to motion and surroundings Built in the USA. Trusted by Thousands. Deco TV Frames has already transformed the way TVs look. Now we’re giving you smarter control over how they behave. The SRS2 App is the next step in seamless integration—where style meets function. Need Help? Visit our support center for guides, walkthroughs, and customer support. Install the Deco TV Frames SRS-2 App today and make your Frame TV smarter, more responsive, and better suited to your space.

Screenshots

ShadeAuto4 screens
Deco TV Frames3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Deco TV Frames at 3.0 against ShadeAuto's 2.7. Deco TV Frames also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ShadeAuto's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deco TV Frames holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of ShadeAuto's written reviews are positive against 33% of Deco TV Frames's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShadeAuto ships an update every 2 months, Deco TV Frames every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShadeAuto versus Deco TV Frames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadeAutoDeco TV Frames
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (19 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorman International IncFrame My TV.com LLC

Customer experience

ShadeAuto

All ratings19 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative57.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%

Deco TV Frames

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

ShadeAuto

No in-app purchases

None

Deco TV Frames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShadeAuto free?
ShadeAuto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deco TV Frames free?
Deco TV Frames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShadeAuto or Deco TV Frames?
Deco TV Frames is rated higher. ShadeAuto averages 2.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Deco TV Frames averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ShadeAuto or Deco TV Frames have ads?
Neither ShadeAuto nor Deco TV Frames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShadeAuto or Deco TV Frames?
ShadeAuto ships an update every 2 months, and Deco TV Frames every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShadeAuto was updated on September 19, 2026 and Deco TV Frames on September 10, 2026.

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