Devialet Expert Remote vs Control4 for OS 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Devialet Expert Remote
Control your Devialet amplifier remotely from your iOS device. This app provides a deported information screen, displaying volume and source settings for an enhanced user experience. It supports multiple Devialet units and offers a sleek interface for easy operation.
- Remote control for Devialet amplifiers
- Deported information screen
- Volume and source selection
- Sleek user interface
- Support for multiple Devialet units
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Devialet Expert Remote lets you remote control your Devialet amplifier from any iOS device and includes a deported information screen for the best possible Devialet user experience. Instructions: 1) Upgrade your Devialet to the latest firmware available on http://www.devialet.com 2) Connect your iOS device and your Devialet to the same network 3) Start the Remote app, your Devialet should be detected automatically Features: - Sleek user interface - Volume and source selection - Remote control your Devialet from your iOS device - Deported display of your Devialet volume and source settings - Support for multiple Devialet
Control4 for OS 3
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personal interface for your smart home. Control all connected devices, including lights, thermostats, security, and media, with a redesigned, personalized experience. Requires a Control4 Smart Home OS 3 system.
- Personalized user interface
- Control lights, thermostats, security
- Manage music and video
- Access favorites and room-specific settings
- Intuitive volume control
- Customizable room wallpapers
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This Control4 app is specifically designed to be used with Control4 Smart Homes running OS 3. It turns your iPhone or iPad into your personal user interface to control all your smart home devices. ------------ NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 Smart Home OS 3 or later. If you are unsure of the software version on your system, check with your Control4 Dealer or login to your Control4 account at control4.com. ------------ Smart Home OS 3 was thoughtfully redesigned to make it more personal and the smart home OS of choice for families. It enables you to check on the status and control your entire smart home including music, video, lights, thermostats, security system, cameras, door locks, garage doors, pools, and much more. New features in OS 3 • Favorites give you fast access to the devices and sources that you use most • Quickly personalize the interface right from the app • Each room can have its own favorites for fast access to the things you use most • Hide icons that are less important, but easily access them through the room menu • Swipe between favorite rooms to quickly navigate around the home • Filtering lets you see all lights, locks and shades, or just those that are on, unlocked or open • All-new Active Media Bar shows what’s currently playing and gives you fast control of media • Easily adjust volume through a new, intuitive volume slider control • Background wallpapers for each room can now be easily changed right from the app Visit Control4.com to learn more, find a showroom near you, or find a independent professional integrator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Control4 for OS 3 at 3.0 against Devialet Expert Remote's 2.3. Control4 for OS 3 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (578 vs 23). Devialet Expert Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Control4 for OS 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 for OS 3 has 578 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Devialet Expert Remote's written reviews are positive against 22% of Control4 for OS 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Devialet Expert Remote ships an update every 6 months, Control4 for OS 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Devialet Expert Remote | Control4 for OS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (23 ratings) | 3.0 (578 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews — better | 21.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 578 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Devialet | Snap One, LLC |
Customer experience
Devialet Expert Remote
Control4 for OS 3
Bugs and requests
Devialet Expert Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Control4 for OS 3
Reported bugs
5 issues- Intercom and doorbell issues
- Thermostat controls not working as expected
- Inability to connect to the system remotely
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch app support
- Better integration with Apple ecosystem
- Improved voice control and Alexa integration
- More customization options for users
- Faster and more responsive app performance
In-app purchases
Devialet Expert Remote
No in-app purchases
Control4 for OS 3
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Devialet Expert Remote free?
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