RENO SMART vs HY NLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RENO SMART
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The RENO SMART Bluetooth® Networked Lighting Control (NLC) app offers seamless management of smart switches with the convenience of your smartphone. This innovative app empowers users to effortlessly control their lighting fixtures from anywhere, providing unparalleled flexibility and convenience. With RENO SMART, users can easily adjust brightness levels, set schedules, and create personalized lighting scenes to suit their preferences, all through an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Say goodbye to traditional switches and embrace the future of smart lighting control with RENO SMART.
HY NLC
Effortlessly manage your Bluetooth-enabled lights. Connect, group, and control individual lights, adjust settings, and set timers. Create custom scenes and monitor usage for enhanced energy efficiency.
- Bluetooth light connection
- Individual and group light management
- Parameter and smart switch adjustment
- Timer settings
- Custom scene creation
- Usage monitoring for energy savings
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HY NLC is a Bluetooth lighting control app designed for effortless management. Connect and add lights via Bluetooth, manage them individually or in groups, and adjust settings like parameters, smart switches, and timers. Create custom scenes and monitor usage to enhance energy savings. Simplify your lighting control with this app for a smarter, more efficient solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HY NLC at every 2 months against RENO SMART's every 4 months. RENO SMART's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
RENO SMART ships an update every 4 months, HY NLC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RENO SMART | HY NLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reno LED lighting Inc. | HONYA LIGHTING LLC |
In-app purchases
RENO SMART
No in-app purchases
HY NLC
No in-app purchases
