Avi vs ELEGRP HOME
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
ELEGRP HOME
Manage your smart home devices from anywhere using your smartphone. Automate actions with schedules, timers, and voice commands for a more convenient and secure living space.
- Remote device control
- Voice command integration
- Automated smart scenes
- Scheduled device activation
- Tap-to-run instructions
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With ELEGRP HOME App, you can connect all you ELEGRP smart devices in one place and enjoy a smarter, cozier and safer home. 【Control from Anywhere】 Turn ELEGRP smart devices on and off from anywhere with your smartphone, whether you are at home, in the office or on vacation. 【Voice Control】 Enjoy the hands-free convenience of controlling the smart devices with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. 【Smart Scene】 Allow smart devices being automatically triggered by conditions, schedules and timers, or manually control these devices simultaneously with tap-to-run instructions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ELEGRP HOME at none against Avi's shown. ELEGRP HOME also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). Avi's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 23). On price, update cadence, 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.
Avi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avi has 1.9K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Avi's written reviews are positive against 33% of ELEGRP HOME's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Avi ships an update every 6 weeks, ELEGRP HOME every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Avi | ELEGRP HOME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.9K ratings) — better | 3.4 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avi-On Labs, LLC | Suzhou Ele Mfg Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Avi
ELEGRP HOME
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
ELEGRP HOME
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Avi
No in-app purchases
ELEGRP HOME
No in-app purchases









