Comparison

Crestron Home Beacon Setup vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

Crestron Home Beacon Setup

This app allows authorized installers to set up and configure proximity detection beacons for smart homes. It enables personalized control of smart home devices based on room location, enhancing the user experience.

Highlights
  • Proximity detection setup
  • Room beacon configuration
  • Personalized smart home controls
  • Range setting
  • Beacon naming
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Crestron makes smart homes even more intelligent and personalized with the PinPoint™ proximity detection beacon. Integrating PinPoint into a whole-house automation system is simple using this free PinPoint setup app. Add a PinPoint beacon to a room to add proximity detection capabilities to the space. Increase coverage in a room by adding multiple beacons, and you can configure beacons in up to 100 rooms in a home. This app is intended for use by an authorized Crestron partner to install, set the range, and name PinPoint beacons in a room/home. Please visit the Crestron Website to locate an ELITE partner. PinPoint works in conjunction with the Crestron app and Crestron for iPad app to solve the room default problem associated with mobile devices. PinPoint knows what room a person is in and automatically displays controls for that space on their iOS® device. Homeowners are no longer inconvenienced by navigating to different room menus on the app as they move through their home. Requires Crestron PinPoint (PP-100) beacon(s) and Crestron App for iPhone or iPad.

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Crestron Home Beacon Setup4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crestron Home Beacon Setup at 4.0 against Control4's 3.5. Crestron Home Beacon Setup also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Crestron Home Beacon Setup holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crestron Home Beacon Setup ships an update every 12 months, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crestron Home Beacon Setup versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrestron Home Beacon SetupControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.5 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews—38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings272 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrestron Electronics, Inc.Snap One, LLC

Customer experience

Crestron Home Beacon Setup

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Control4

All ratings72 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

In-app purchases

None

Crestron Home Beacon Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crestron Home Beacon Setup free?
Crestron Home Beacon Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crestron Home Beacon Setup or Control4?
Crestron Home Beacon Setup is rated higher. Crestron Home Beacon Setup averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 72 ratings.
Do Crestron Home Beacon Setup or Control4 have ads?
Neither Crestron Home Beacon Setup nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crestron Home Beacon Setup or Control4?
Crestron Home Beacon Setup ships an update every 12 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Crestron Home Beacon Setup was updated on October 14, 2026 and Control4 on October 21, 2026.

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