Comparison

Luxor® Controller vs Avi

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

Head to head
About

Luxor® Controller

Control outdoor lighting fixtures remotely to adjust intensity, color, and create custom themes. Manage multiple lighting systems and schedule lighting for various occasions. Offers advanced color creation and wireless fixture assignment.

Highlights
  • Adjust fixture intensity and color
  • Create unique lighting themes
  • Cloud management for remote access
  • Manage multiple lighting sites
  • Create up to 250 lighting groups
  • Custom color creation (RGBW LED)
  • Wireless fixture assignment
Features
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With the Luxor app, you can adjust fixture intensity and color, create unique themes, and fine-tune your color palette for special occasions — right from the palm of your hand! CLOUD MANAGEMENT With Luxor® Cloud management, it’s easier than ever before to bring nighttime living spaces to life. Cloud connection eliminates local network limitations to streamline control in the field and enable remote site management from anywhere in the world via an internet connection. SITES Sites allow you to easily manage multiple Luxor systems. If you are the owner of a Luxor system, give your site a name such as MY HOUSE. Groups Adjust intensity and colors (ZDC fixtures only) of individual or groups of fixtures to tailor your lighting design. With a Luxor system, you can create up to 250 adjustable lighting groups that can be turned on independently and dimmed from 1–100%. Themes With Luxor technology, you can add pizzazz to your home to complement any occasion through industry-leading custom color creation capabilities. Design one-of-a-kind holiday displays, create team spirit for the big game, add company colors for work-related events, or simply adjust colors to match vegetation as the seasons change. Color Creation The Luxor ZDC controller provides the ability to create up to 30,000 colors using the latest RGBW LED technology. Use the color bars to select the desired hue, saturation level, and intensity for any light or group of lights. You can also create a personalized palette to easily access up to 250 user-saved color options. Programming/Schedules Create custom lighting schedules for everyday living, holidays, and celebrations. Event-based programming initiates custom themes or individual lighting fixtures throughout the night. Light Assignment The Luxor Light Assignment Module (LAM) with next-generation ActivAssign™ technology allows for wireless assignment of FX Luminaire LED lighting fixtures and Luxor accessories. Simply plug the LAM into your smart device, enter Assignment Mode, choose the fixture group, aim the LAM at the desired light, and you’re all set.

About

Avi

Control GE-branded Bluetooth smart home devices like switches and dimmers directly from your smartphone. Schedule lighting to operate automatically, even without internet access. An optional bridge enables Wi-Fi control and voice assistant integration.

Highlights
  • Control GE Bluetooth switches and dimmers
  • Schedule lighting by time, sunrise, or sunset
  • Local scheduling without internet
  • Remote access with optional bridge
  • Multi-user and multi-device control
  • Cloud backup for settings
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The Avi-on Home app enables customers of GE-branded Bluetooth devices to operate in-wall and plug-in switches using their smartphone. Avi-on no longer has a contractual relationship with the manufacturer, Jasco Products, or any duty to support GE by Jasco Products, and these products are no longer being sold. Avi-on continues to support these devices solely as a courtesy to existing users. Avi-on Home is a fully-secured system that requires both login and location services. Login ensures that no one else can operate your lights. Location enables you to use sunrise and sunset with your schedules. Once programmed locally, the schedules will operate without the Internet or your phone nearby. To control GE-branded devices via wi-fi, an Avi-on Remote Access Bridge is required. All schedules and settings are saved on a Bluetooth chip inside each device. Avi-on enables many users to control many devices through a single account. Your account and settings are saved in the Avi-on cloud, providing instant back-up. If you want wi-fi access, 24/7 clock synchronization, and/or Alexa compatibility, install an optional Avi-on Remote Access Bridge (RAB). How do you get started? · Power any Avi-on compatible device by wiring it or plugging it in (plug-in switch or dimmer, in-wall switch or dimmer, or outdoor switch) · Use a current smartphone or tablet with current OS with Bluetooth and with strong wi-fi access · Download the latest version of the Avi-on Home App. Register your account and password. Check spam folder for verification and password emails · Stand near the powered device(s). Press the big + button to add your first device. FAQs are here: http://bit.ly/2F9KaAx What are the products available for your Avi-on network? · GE In-Wall Smart Switches and Dimmers · GE Plug-In Smart Switches and Dimmers · GE Outdoor Switch · Avi-on Movable Switch: 3-way wireless switching · Avi-on Remote Access Bridge (RAB): 24/7 network synchronization, Wi-fi remote control, and Alexa compatibility

Screenshots

Luxor® Controller4 screens
Avi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Luxor® Controller at none against Avi's shown. Luxor® Controller also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). Avi's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 431) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Luxor® Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 431 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Luxor® Controller's written reviews are positive against 22% of Avi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luxor® Controller ships an update monthly, Avi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Luxor® Controller versus Avi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxor® ControllerAvi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (431 ratings) — better3.9 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews — better21.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4311.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter IndustriesAvi-On Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Luxor® Controller

All ratings431 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative65.3%

Avi

All ratings1,814 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative73.1%

User reviews

Luxor® Controller

From 431 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Recent app updates significantly improved user experience
  • 🎨 Excellent hardware and lighting quality
  • ⚡ Cloud-based features enable remote access
  • 🎯 Advanced control capabilities for customization
  • 📱 Improved app speed in latest versions

Room to improve

  • 🐌 Extremely slow app performance and loading times
  • 🔌 Frequent connectivity issues with controllers
  • ❌ App crashes and white screen errors
  • 😕 Non-intuitive user interface and poor UX design
  • 🔄 Frequent loss of controller connection

Avi

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 👍 Works well with other smart home systems

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connection
  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Firmware/software issues
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 👎 Poor user experience

Bugs and requests

Luxor® Controller

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • White screen on app launch
  • App crashes on login with newer iOS versions
  • Controller not found errors after updates
  • Groups reset to group 0 on app restart
  • Zombie groups that cannot be deleted
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  • Groups not saving to themes
  • Cloud access crashes the app
  • Themes, groups, and colors sections unresponsive
  • Power button functionality inconsistent
  • Programs disappear when app is reopened
  • Controller assignment errors
  • Manual IP address connection fails
  • Lights stuck on 24/7 after update
  • App takes minutes to load controllers and schedules
  • Color wheel function non-functional
  • Theme changes not persisting after schedule events
  • Inconsistent dimming intensity settings
  • Firmware updates breaking app connectivity
  • Loss of all groups and themes after firmware updates

Requested features

15 requests
  • Cloud-based system like irrigation controllers for remote access
  • Ability to program schedules directly from app
  • Full feature parity with physical control panel
  • Calendar-based programming for seasonal themes
  • Ability to rename programs (not just Program A, B, C)
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  • Multiple group selection per schedule event
  • Program priority and conflict resolution system
  • Dark mode option
  • 1Password authentication integration
  • Ability to set default theme that persists
  • Duplicate/copy themes across multiple transformers
  • Display overload warnings on app
  • Improved scheduling with time-based on/off controls
  • Better error handling and messaging
  • Desktop version for easier management

Avi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices disappearing from the app
  • Schedules not working as expected
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote access and control from anywhere
  • More reliable scheduling and automation
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • Integration with more smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

Luxor® Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Avi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luxor® Controller free?
Luxor® Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avi free?
Avi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Luxor® Controller or Avi?
Luxor® Controller is rated higher. Luxor® Controller averages 4.2 out of 5 from 431 ratings, while Avi averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Luxor® Controller or Avi have ads?
Avi shows ads; Luxor® Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Luxor® Controller or Avi?
Luxor® Controller ships an update monthly, and Avi every 6 weeks. Most recently, Luxor® Controller was updated on September 25, 2026 and Avi on September 7, 2026.

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