e vs Steinel LiveLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
e
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e-Sense Flex is a wireless system developed for lighting control based on motion detection. The system is based on microwave technology and provides the right amount of light where it is needed and saves energy based on where people actually are. The e-Sense Flex app lets you commission and configure your e-Sense Flex equipped luminaries from Fagerhult. The system gives the owner freedom of optimizing the installation with great energy saving potential through the easy to understand and intuitive app. Through NFC or camera EnOcean kinetic switches can be bind to the system if traditional wall switches are required in the installation.
Steinel LiveLink
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LiveLink enables the efficient control of your entire lighting system via a central app and saves up to 35% energy. Thanks to Plug & Play, the system is immediately ready for use, automatically detects all components, and activates preconfigured sensor functions as well as operation via buttons. For Tunable White luminaires, HCL control is directly activated. The LiveLink App offers intuitive configuration options and intelligent control functions for maximum safety. Key Features: - App-based control and commissioning. - Intelligent Plug & Play. - Room and zone-based control. - Control luminaires in groups. - Simple sensor and button assignment for luminaire groups. - Light scenes and sensor settings. - Control and feedback functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: e at 10.0 against Steinel LiveLink's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
e ships an update every 3 months, Steinel LiveLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | e | Steinel LiveLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fagerhults Belysning AB | Steinel GmbH |
In-app purchases
e
No in-app purchases
Steinel LiveLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is e free?
Is Steinel LiveLink free?
Do e or Steinel LiveLink have ads?
Which is updated more often, e or Steinel LiveLink?
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