Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY vs Control4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY
This app allows users to control their home's lights, shades, and temperature remotely. It enables personalized settings, scheduled automations, and management of multiple Lutron systems. Note: This is a legacy app being replaced by Lutron Connect.
- Remote control of lights, shades, and temperature
- Personalize keypad button settings
- Schedule scenes for automation
- Manage multiple Lutron systems
- Control from anywhere in the world
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In accordance with Lutron’s continued commitment to innovation, integration and security, Lutron is discontinuing the Home Control+ app and replacing it with the Lutron Connect app. The Lutron Connect app provides remote access without a yearly subscription fee and offers enhanced integrations with services like Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Sonos. While this app will continue to receive legacy support, we want to make sure you continue to get the most out of your Lutron system. Please contact your professional installer or Lutron customer service about how to receive this upgrade. For more information, visit www.lutron.com/legacyhomeapp =============================== Control your home's lights, shades, temperature, keypads, and more with your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. This app requires a Lutron total home control system (RadioRA® 2, HomeWorks® QS or HomeWorks® Illumination) programmed using the appropriate version of design and programming software.* Questions or issues? Contact our our 24/7 hotline (800.523.9466). Features: Control from anywhere** Control lights, shades, temperature, keypads, and more in the comfort of your home or from anywhere in the world** – the office, the airport, the beach – set your home to a comfortable temperature when returning from a trip, ensure lights aren't left on and shades aren't left open while you're away. Additionally manage multiple RadioRA 2, HomeWorks QS, and HomeWorks Illumination systems in the same app. Personalize your keypad buttons*** Add, edit, and remove button settings on your own. Make temporary adjustments for special occasions, or permanent changes to match your preferences. Right on schedule Schedule scenes to happen automatically at set times of day, or based on sunrise and sunset. Turn on your porch light at dusk, turn it off at dawn, or open your shades in the morning to wake up with the sun. World Class Support Lutron remains committed to providing you with world class quality and service. Contact us at our 24/7 hotline (800.523.9466). * Design and programming software is available only to qualified installers and is required for initial setup of this application. Contact your Lutron dealer for more information. ** All features included in this App are available using your home Wi-Fi network. Remote access of your system outside the home requires: - VPN setup by Lutron installer following app note #231 - Internet access *** Personalizing keypad buttons requires: - RadioRA 2 (8.0+) and HomeWorks QS (8.0+) systems only - Must be configured by the installer at install time
Control4
Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.
- All-in-one home screen control
- Customizable favorites and widgets
- Automated routines and scenes
- Multiroom entertainment management
- Live camera views and security alerts
- Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.5 against Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY's 2.4. Control4 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's.
Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY ships an update every 6 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY | Control4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (49 ratings) | 3.5 (74 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | 38.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 253 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lutron Electronics co., Inc. | Snap One, LLC |
Customer experience
Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY
Control4
Bugs and requests
Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY
Reported bugs
53 issues- App crashes after update
- App no longer functions
- Could not connect to the system
- App crashes
- Cannot control lights from anywhere
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- Update made system unusable
- Subscription expired, can't renew
- App crashes
- Can't find competent installers
- Will not let me register
- Losing support
- Watch app removed
- System consistency issues
- Light status not working
- App crashes when going back to prior screen
- App is confusing and limited in settings
- Lost all HVAC features
- No rooms and no thermostats after upgrade
- Thermostats are gone
- Cannot see HVAC controls/status after upgrade
- Lost thermostats
- Broken since iOS update
- App won't open
- App dies whenever trying to start
- App will not connect
- App doesn't work after update
- App seems to no longer connect to Lutron repeaters
- Apple Watch app loads but cannot add Scenes
- App keeps crashing as soon as you open app
- Latest version won't run on iPhone 6
- App doesn't connect to Lutron repeaters
- HVAC is gone in new release
- Non-intuitive, needs more flexibility and customization
- Takes too many clicks to get to light
- Can't make a custom list of favorite lights or scenes
- No ability to customize which lights correspond to buttons
- Scene editing only allows changing light level, not adding/removing loads
- HVAC control seems to respond wonky
- Temperature icons show up in areas without HVAC
- All controlled devices use a lightbulb icon
- Tedious to use, worse than old web server
- Only one favorite plate/switch allowed
- Terrible new look of the app
- Edit functions have been deleted
- None of the upgrade changes work
- Other functions have been lost
- Cannot edit schedules
- Removes features for tweaking lighting levels
- Unable to adjust lighting levels or enable 'away' mode
- App doesn't work with systems not on standard ports
- App is fraught with bugs
- Works intermittently with WAN IP address
- App doesn't work with iOS 8.3
Requested features
26 requests- Larger text size or adjustable text size
- Restore Apple Watch app functionality
- Restore HVAC features
- Add HomeKit support
- Reorganize and rewrite app for easier use
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- Add dark mode option
- Allow self-management of Radio RA 2
- Make app free or use in-app purchase for editing
- Add ability to favorite multiple buttons
- Allow adding/removing lighting loads from scenes
- Improve HVAC control response and feedback
- Only show HVAC icon in rooms with thermostats
- Differentiate icons for fans and relays
- Add 'whole home' screen layout to iPhone version
- Allow adding new and deleting events from iPad/iPhone
- Implement a protocol for shared logins
- Allow homeowners to manage network without dealer
- Improve networking functionality, support IPSEC VPN
- Remove unused HVAC and use for other things
- Allow customization of app appearance
- Restore edit functions
- Allow end-users to tweak lighting levels
- Enable 'away' mode for custom timers
- Remove annual charge for remote access
- Provide full feature interface for self-management
- Update app to work on current iPhones
Control4
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lutron Home Control+ LEGACY
No in-app purchases
Control4
No in-app purchases
Questions
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