Comparison

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer vs Miele app

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

Head to head
About

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

Control complex building technology remotely or from any room. This client app connects to a Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer, offering clear displays and quick access to building functions. Customize views and profiles for different buildings or users.

Highlights
  • Remote building technology control
  • Clear function displays
  • Customizable user profiles
  • Room and function overviews
  • Energy consumption diagrams
  • Weather data access
  • Camera monitoring
Features
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Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer A simple and elegant way of operating complex building technology while away or from any room at home: with the Gira HomeServer app, you have everything under control – with an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, via GSM, UMTS or WLAN, from outside or inside the building. The app acts as a client, communicating with the Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer: the Gira Interface displays all functions clearly and concisely and allows quick access to the building. The display is either horizontal or vertical and can be modified by simply rotating the device. Various profiles allow controlling different buildings such as a personal residence or company as well as various views of one building. In this way, different functions can be controlled from outside the building than from inside. Different views can also be created for users. The most important features: Main menu The main menu displays all building functions. Date, time, current temperature and active functions can be viewed via the status bar. The jump back to the main menu is via the lower navigation bar. Room list All rooms of a property are assigned by floor. The overview of all applications installed in a room can be opened by touch. Room functions The functions within a room and their status are recognizable at a glance and can be operated with a touch. For more complex functions such as the heating control system, a pop-up menu is opened. If the device is rotated by 90°, the horizontal format opens a further view of the time clock functions. Time clock A function can be adapted to personal requirements via a range of filter functions; random values are also possible in this way. Diagrams Diagrams enable the clear display of detected and evaluated consumption data by year, month, week, day or hour. If the unit is turned by 90°, the last active diagram appears in the horizontal format. Temperature differences, for example, can be visualised via multi-touch. Messages Alarm and fault messages, measured values and states of the various components integrated in the system are clearly displayed. Weather data The data from the weather station installed on the building such as wind speed, precipitation and temperatures are available at a glance. Energy generation and fill levels The energy generation of a photovoltaic system can be viewed just as easily as the fill level of a cistern for rain water. Camera Cameras on the grounds can be called up with one operational step. Important note This app can only be used in connection with a Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer in a KNX/EIB installation. A list of specialists for intelligent building technology is available at www.gira.com/en/bezugsquellen

About

Miele app

Control your Miele appliances remotely, monitor their status, and receive notifications. Get insights into usage, find recipes, and access troubleshooting guides. The app also features an in-app shop for accessories.

Highlights
  • Mobile appliance control
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Program notifications
  • Usage and consumption data
  • Smart assistance systems
  • In-app shop for accessories
  • Remote software updates
Features
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Your perfect companion: The Miele app gives you mobile control of your Miele domestic appliances and lets you keep track of everything – whether you are traveling or at home. Miele app highlights: • Mobile control of domestic appliances: operate your domestic appliances conveniently via the app. This means you can access your washing machine, dishwasher, or oven at any time and select the program, the start pre-selection or other options, for example. • Request the appliance status: can I add more laundry? How long does the program have left to run? With the app, you can keep an eye on your appliances at all times. • Receive notifications: If you activate notifications, the app will inform you when your dishwashing program has finished or when your laundry is ready. • Transparent usage and consumption data: Get information about your personal water and electricity consumption, as well as tips on using your appliances more sustainably. • Achieve perfect results: Smart assistance systems will help you to select the right washing/dishwashing program or make the perfect cup of coffee. • Smart support for your appliances: Resolve problems quickly on your own. The Miele app will show you appliance faults as well as the most common causes of faults, including step-by-step troubleshooting instructions. • Miele in-app shop: Find the right cleaning products and accessories for your Miele appliances quickly and easily in the Miele app and order with just a few taps. Download the Miele app now and discover the added value of a networked home. RemoteUpdate – always up to date Want to keep the effort of maintaining up-to-date networked domestic appliances to a minimum? No problem, thanks to our RemoteUpdate function. Software updates appear automatically when they are available and can be installed if desired. Consumption Dashboard – transparent usage and consumption data Keep an eye on your water and energy consumption at all times. The Consumption Dashboard shows your consumption values after every program cycle, provides tips on how to use your dishwasher and washing machine more sustainably, and gives you an individual monthly report. Get to know your appliances better and look after your wallet and the environment at the same time. Washing assistant – achieve perfect wash results Can you achieve perfect cleaning results without being a laundry expert? No problem with the Miele app! The washing assistant in the Miele app will give you advice and help you find the perfect program for your laundry. You can start the recommended program straight from the Miele app. Recipes – discover culinary worlds The Miele app turns cooking into a journey of culinary discovery. Find inspiration for delicious, sustainable recipes so you can cook and bake for any occasion. CookAssist – the secret to perfect roasting results Miele CookAssist not only helps you to cook the perfect steak, it is also available for a wide range of other dishes. Thanks to the step-by-step instructions in the Miele app, temperatures and cooking durations are automatically transferred to the TempControl cooktop. All you need to do is confirm the settings. Download the Miele app now and enjoy the full Miele experience. Demonstration mode – try out the Miele app even without any Miele domestic appliances The demonstration mode in the Miele app provides a first impression of the range of possibilities for this app even if you do not yet have any network-enabled Miele domestic appliances. Important information for use: This is a separate digital offer from Miele & Cie. KG. The range of functions can vary depending on the model and the country. Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for Miele digital products & services in the Miele app required. Miele reserves the right to change or discontinue the digital offer at any time.

Screenshots

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer4 screens
Miele app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Miele app at 4.1 against Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's 1.0. Miele app also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 21%). 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

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

Miele app holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miele app has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's written reviews are positive against 21% of Miele app's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, Miele app every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer versus Miele app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGira HomeServer/FacilityServerMiele app
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.1 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings33.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB389 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGira Giersiepen GmbH & Co KGMiele & Cie. KG

Customer experience

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral28.9%
Negative26.3%

Miele app

All ratings3,592 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews1,121 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative69.8%

Bugs and requests

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Miele app

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot log in or create account
  • Appliances disappear from app
  • Delayed start function not working
  • Incorrect temperature/time reporting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to turn off end-of-cycle beeping
  • Improve TwinDos detergent level tracking
  • Allow remote start/stop of appliances
  • Integrate with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

No in-app purchases

None

Miele app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer free?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miele app free?
Miele app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or Miele app?
Miele app is rated higher. Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Miele app averages 4.1 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or Miele app have ads?
Neither Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer nor Miele app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or Miele app?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, and Miele app every 2 months. Most recently, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Miele app on November 1, 2026.

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