Comparison

Avi vs Brightlayer Home

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

Head to head
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

About

Brightlayer Home

Monitor and control your home's power usage with smart breakers and wiring devices. Gain energy insights, set schedules for cost savings, and receive important notifications. Manage connected devices remotely and enhance security with features like vacation mode.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy insights
  • Historical energy usage data
  • Customizable energy-saving schedules
  • Remote device control
  • Out-of-ordinary activity notifications
  • Vacation mode for security
  • Voice control integration
Features
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The Brightlayer Home app works with Eaton smart breakers and wiring devices.  Easily view power usage, control connected devices remotely and make more informed energy decisions. • Energy insights- Better understand energy usage inside the home with real-time and historical insights • Cost savings- Create schedules and scenes to fit your daily routine and to save energy. • Stay up to date- Receive notifications of out of the ordinary activities • Flexible load control- Easily connect Eaton smart home technologies to manage and control energy usage • Added security- Vacation mode turns lights on and off randomly to make seem like someone is home • Voice Control – Pair with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands

Screenshots

Avi4 screens
Brightlayer Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brightlayer Home at 4.7 against Avi's 3.9. Brightlayer Home also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Avi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

Brightlayer Home holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Avi's written reviews are positive against 30% of Brightlayer Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avi ships an update every 6 weeks, Brightlayer Home every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Avi versus Brightlayer Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviBrightlayer Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.9K ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews30.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K2.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvi-On Labs, LLCEaton Corporation

Customer experience

Avi

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

Brightlayer Home

All ratings1,988 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative62.7%

User reviews

Avi

From 1.9K 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

Brightlayer Home

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Seamless connection to devices
  • 💡 Useful scheduling features
  • 🔒 Secure remote control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable device connectivity
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scheduling functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Lacking key features (e.g. EV charger support)

Bugs and requests

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

Brightlayer Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Schedules randomly disappearing
  • Devices disconnecting from WiFi
  • App login issues and account creation problems
  • Incompatibility with certain WiFi routers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add advanced scheduling options (e.g. if-then rules)
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Integrate with popular smart home platforms (e.g. Alexa, Google Home)
  • Add support for more device types (e.g. EV chargers)

In-app purchases

None

Avi

No in-app purchases

None

Brightlayer Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Avi free?
Avi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brightlayer Home free?
Brightlayer Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Avi or Brightlayer Home?
Brightlayer Home is rated higher. Avi averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Brightlayer Home averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Avi or Brightlayer Home have ads?
Avi shows ads; Brightlayer Home does not.
Which is updated more often, Avi or Brightlayer Home?
Avi ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brightlayer Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, Avi was updated on October 23, 2026 and Brightlayer Home on October 25, 2026.

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