NX Lighting Controls vs STEINEL SmartRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NX Lighting Controls
Configure and manage NX lighting control devices wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. This utility app simplifies the setup process for your smart lighting system.
- Wireless device setup
- Wireless device configuration
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
- Smart lighting management
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This application allows wireless setup and wireless configuration of NX lighting Control devices from an iPhone or iPad.
STEINEL SmartRemote
Control STEINEL sensors and lights directly from your smartphone or tablet. This app consolidates all your STEINEL remote controls into one convenient digital interface, simplifying device management.
- Control STEINEL sensors and lights
- Direct smartphone/tablet control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Replaces multiple remote controls
- Convenient device management
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An app for all cases. With the Smart Remote App you have everything under control. Many STEINEL sensors and sensor lights can be conveniently controlled directly from your tablet, smartphone or remote control. Simply load the Smart Remote app onto your smartphone or tablet and connect directly to a STEINEL product via Bluetooth or connect to the Smart Remote via Bluetooth. The Smart Remote remote control replaces all existing STEINEL remote controls and saves you trouble of searching for the right remote control. Pretty smart, right?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NX Lighting Controls at 33% against STEINEL SmartRemote's 16%. NX Lighting Controls also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NX Lighting Controls | STEINEL SmartRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 16.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Current Lighting Solutions, LLC | Steinel GmbH |
Customer experience
NX Lighting Controls
STEINEL SmartRemote
In-app purchases
NX Lighting Controls
No in-app purchases
STEINEL SmartRemote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NX Lighting Controls free?
Is STEINEL SmartRemote free?
Do NX Lighting Controls or STEINEL SmartRemote have ads?
Which is updated more often, NX Lighting Controls or STEINEL SmartRemote?
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