Comparison

Philips PCA vs Smart LED Light Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Philips PCA

This application allows for the control of lighting and HVAC systems from a single point. It utilizes visible light communication or QR code input to manage pre-commissioned connected lighting systems. A professionally installed Philips Connected Lighting system is required for operation.

Highlights
  • Lighting control
  • HVAC control
  • Visible light communication
  • QR code input
  • Self-configuring
  • Location-based control
Features
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PCA is the latest control application from Signify. It is a self-configuring application that provides control options for lighting, HVAC from a single point. Using visible light communication or QR code input it can control the pre-commissioned Connected Lighting system. A professionally installed Philips Connected Lighting system is a pre-requisite for use of this app. iOS11 onwards is a requirement for PCA and is compatible with iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5s and 5c. The PCA App will collect your location data provided by the location services offered on the phone platform to control the lighting and/or temperature at your current location. If you do not consent to the tracking of your location, certain functionality within the App may be limited. You can turn-off the location tracking functionality through the settings of your device, also temporarily. The PCA App needs to access your Camera and GPS receiver for delivering the functionalities and services of the App itself. If you do not consent to the use of these functionality within the App will be limited. Read our App Privacy Notice https://www.signify.com/global/privacy/legal-information/privacy-notice for more information

About

Smart LED Light Remote Control

Transform your living space with dynamic lighting. This app allows you to control smart LED lights, syncing them to music, colors from photos, or pre-designed scenes for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Universal LED light control
  • Bluetooth and hub/bridge support
  • Music sync from YouTube
  • Color sync from photos
  • Dynamic lighting scenes
  • Group and individual light management
Features
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SMART LED LIGHT REMOTE CONTROLLER support a supper easy and smooth connection between your smart led light and your phone. You can turn your house into a colorful lighting concert with smart music sync or smart color sync. Match your mood into the surrounding and get an extraordinary light experience ever now! FEATURES LIST: • Led Light Controller app can be compatible with smart light from many brands. • We can support both Bluetooth light and light with central hub/ bridge • Sync led lamp, bulb, strip to music from YouTube or popular music genres in app • Sync led lamp, bulb, strip to color, dynamic scene or color extraction from photo • Support various lighting effects • Manage smart light bulb by individual or group of light I. UNIVERSAL LED LIGHT CONTROLLER REMOTE • Easily control your smart led light with a tap • Support Bluetooth light and central hub, bridge • Customize the light bulb brightness and temperature matching with your energy • Various options to control individual light or group of light by room II. SYNC SMART LED LIGHT TO MUSIC • Sync led lamp, bulb, strip to music song from YouTube • Change light effects with the rhythm and song mood • Available variety of popular music genres like Mediation, Hiphop, Pop, Rock, Chillout III. SYNC SMART LED LAMP TO COLOR • Led Light Controller app can turn your room into a colorful space • Choose to sync light to a basic color or a dynamic scene or even the colors extracted from your photo • Hundreds of light scenes designed by professional lighting designers Terms of Use: http://smartwidgetlabs.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://smartwidgetlabs.com/privacy-policy/ You are welcome to contact us at support@smartwidgetlabs.com

Screenshots

Philips PCA4 screens
Smart LED Light Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Philips PCA at 100% against Smart LED Light Remote Control's 12%. Philips PCA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Smart LED Light Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (398 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart LED Light Remote Control sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Philips PCA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Philips PCA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart LED Light Remote Control has 398 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Philips PCA's written reviews are positive against 12% of Smart LED Light Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Philips PCA ships an update every 3 months, Smart LED Light Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Philips PCA versus Smart LED Light Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips PCASmart LED Light Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (398 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better12.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1398 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignify Netherlands B.V.FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Philips PCA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart LED Light Remote Control

All ratings398 ratings
Positive30.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative66.6%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative83.4%

Bugs and requests

Philips PCA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart LED Light Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to connect lights
  • Unreliable performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free app access for purchased lights
  • Improved device compatibility
  • Better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Philips PCA

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Smart LED Light Remote Control

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Philips PCA free?
Philips PCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart LED Light Remote Control free?
Smart LED Light Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Philips PCA or Smart LED Light Remote Control?
Philips PCA is rated higher. Philips PCA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart LED Light Remote Control averages 2.3 from 398 ratings.
Do Philips PCA or Smart LED Light Remote Control have ads?
Neither Philips PCA nor Smart LED Light Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Philips PCA or Smart LED Light Remote Control?
Philips PCA ships an update every 3 months, and Smart LED Light Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Philips PCA was updated on September 10, 2026 and Smart LED Light Remote Control on September 21, 2026.

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