NX Lighting Controls vs REED Smart Series
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.
REED Smart Series
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REED Smart Series instruments can be connected wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet. All measurement data is transmitted via Bluetooth to the free REED Smart Series app. The app allows users to analyze data, generate reports and send information by email directly from your mobile device. REED Smart Series Features Include: -Bluetooth 5.0 provides connectivity to instruments up to 246’ (75m) away -Connect, measure and datalog on up to 6 instruments, simultaneously -Easy setup with automatic app integration for compatible REED Smart Series instruments -Integrated LCD display provides flexibility for use without mobile device -Tripod mount for long-term monitoring -Low battery indicator and auto shut off REED Smart Series Compatible Instruments: R1600 – Vane Anemometer R1610 – Temperature and Humidity Meter R1620 – Sound Level Meter R1630 – Light Meter R1640 – 2-Channel Thermocouple Thermometer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: REED Smart Series at monthly against NX Lighting Controls's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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.
NX Lighting Controls ships an update every 2 months, REED Smart Series monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NX Lighting Controls | REED Smart Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Current Lighting Solutions, LLC | Instruments I.T.M. Inc, Les |
In-app purchases
NX Lighting Controls
No in-app purchases
REED Smart Series
No in-app purchases
Questions
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