Comparison

Devialet Expert Remote vs Luma View

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Luma View

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live HD video streaming, event playback, and recording capabilities. Features include smart event search with object filtering, customizable grid views, and audio support. Manage multiple devices and access your footage anytime, anywhere from your tablet or mobile.

Highlights
  • HD live viewing (single/split screen)
  • Synchronized playback (up to 16 channels)
  • Smart Event Search (human/vehicle filtering)
  • Push notifications for events
  • Customizable grid views
  • Snapshot and video recording
  • Two-way audio support
Features
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The all new Luma View app offers powerful features at your fingertips, allows you check on what matters – anytime, anywhere. Watch live video, user-friendly event search, playback, and save recordings, or take a snapshot all from your tablet or mobile device. • Enjoy HD live viewing of a single or split screen (4, 9, or 16 channels simultaneously) in both portrait and landscape modes with convenient pinch to zoom • Synchronize playback up to 16 channels • User-friendly Smart Event Search with human and vehicle filtering • Push message offer quick overview of latest events • Auto switch between high or standard resolution depending on your remote connection • Customize your grid views for multi-device management – Drag and drop cameras where you’d like them, even across multiple DVRs/NVRs • Easily scan timeline and playback to find recordings and events • Instantly capture snapshots or record videos with a tap of your finger • Add snapshots and video to your photo library for safe keeping or to share with family, friends, or colleagues • Listen or speak to whoever is on the other end (Audio support varies by camera model) • Remotely control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras

Screenshots

Devialet Expert Remote4 screens
Luma View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Devialet Expert Remote at 2.3 against Luma View's 1.7. Devialet Expert Remote also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 13%) and ratings volume (23 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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

Devialet Expert Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Devialet Expert Remote's written reviews are positive against 13% of Luma View's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devialet Expert Remote ships an update every 6 months, Luma View every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Devialet Expert Remote versus Luma View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevialet Expert RemoteLuma View
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (23 ratings) — better1.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevialetWirepath Home Systems, LLC

Customer experience

Devialet Expert Remote

All ratings23 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral17.4%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative64.9%

Luma View

Written reviews70 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

Devialet Expert Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Luma View

Reported bugs

75 issues
  • Crashes on open
  • App changes settings
  • App breaks and won't open
  • Issues with showing recordings or playback
  • Misses footage
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  • Cannot consistently access recordings
  • Continuously quits working on iPhones
  • Notifications not working
  • Cannot see live feed
  • Constantly glitching
  • Notifications stop working
  • Constantly stops working
  • Requires deleting and reinstalling to fix
  • Broken on iOS 26
  • Crashes on Apple devices
  • Clients cannot access cameras
  • Needs update for iOS 26
  • Always offline
  • Reload every time it's used
  • Have to uninstall and install every 3 months for alerts
  • Crashes before loading screen
  • No sound for notifications
  • Doesn't always record
  • Sound not very clear
  • App crashes
  • App won't open
  • App crashes all the time
  • Does not work with iOS 26/iPhone 17 Pro
  • Freezes on startup screen and closes
  • Can't connect
  • Won't launch
  • App does not work with latest iOS
  • App does not launch
  • Incredibly slow
  • Periodically crashes
  • Intrusion alerts stop working
  • Terrible bug for a surveillance system
  • Does not work with iOS 26
  • Black screen with logo then crashes
  • Broken
  • Doesn't work at all
  • Fails to record notifications
  • Doorbell cam issues
  • App hasn't worked from the start
  • No iPad version
  • Difficult to navigate
  • Cannot access desired video point
  • Always something wrong
  • Not very reliable
  • App makes cameras useless
  • Notifications not working
  • App icon notification numbers never reset
  • Connection drops every time app is opened
  • Fails to connect
  • Cannot see cameras
  • Monthly connection issues
  • Barely functional
  • Clunky app
  • Cameras disappear for no reason
  • Rarely functional
  • App skipping
  • Freezes for 3-4 seconds
  • Opening app and seeing cameras is super slow
  • Cameras constantly falling off connection
  • Add Favorite Button missing
  • Sends motion detection messages but devices offline
  • Recent update messed everything up
  • Connection failed in June, can't login in July
  • Forgot password link not sending email
  • New version blows up with 16 channel DVR
  • Connection failed half the time
  • Needs updating
  • Not able to be put on Mac or PC
  • Cannot cast to TV
  • Cannot view on Mac or PC

Requested features

16 requests
  • Distinguish between people, animal, car, package
  • Facial recognition and saving
  • Ability to search by name
  • Search with a single word
  • Add skip ahead function
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  • Add x2 speed option
  • Add iPad version
  • Add Mac or PC version
  • Add ability to cast to TV
  • Add Favorite Button
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve user interface for average user
  • Add ability to distinguish between event types (people, animals, cars, packages)
  • Implement facial recognition
  • Allow searching by name or keyword
  • Add x2 playback speed

In-app purchases

None

Devialet Expert Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Luma View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Devialet Expert Remote free?
Devialet Expert Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luma View free?
Luma View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Devialet Expert Remote or Luma View?
Devialet Expert Remote is rated higher. Devialet Expert Remote averages 2.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Luma View averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Devialet Expert Remote or Luma View have ads?
Neither Devialet Expert Remote nor Luma View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Devialet Expert Remote or Luma View?
Devialet Expert Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Luma View every 8 months. Most recently, Devialet Expert Remote was updated on October 23, 2026 and Luma View on October 21, 2026.

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