Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer vs ZSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer
Control your lights with Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, set timers, and schedule events for convenience and security. Features include smooth dimming control, energy saving modes, and automatic sunset/sunrise scheduling.
- Bluetooth light control
- Adjustable dimming
- On-screen dimming bar
- Set internal timer
- Schedule timed events
- Energy saving mode
- Sunset/sunrise scheduling
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The smart way to control lights! Switch on/off, control dimming and set the internal timer all with your Bluetooth connectivity. Now it’s easier than ever to manage dimming for precise light level every time. The on screen dimming bar gives you smooth, fingertip control for full range dimming with adjustable fade rates. You can also select energy saving mode and set minimum light levels for added convenience. Timed Events with Ease Schedule your lights to turn ON and OFF automatically for safety and convenience so you never come home to a dark house again. This app offers the flexibility to program daily timed events for weekdays, weekends or any day - even while you are away - giving your home a “lived-in” look for added security and peace of mind. For carefree living, the Decora® Dimmer and Timer features an astronomical clock that uses your mobile device’s location service to define the dimmer’s longitude and latitude. This enables the handy “on at sunset and off at sunrise” feature to automatically adjust daily to your local time so lights are always in sync with nature. The Decora Bluetooth Dimmer and Timer is designed to work with your choice of compatible dimmable CFLs, dimmable LEDs, incandescent or halogen bulbs.
ZSmart
Control and manage your ZKTeco smart home devices from a single app. Monitor security cameras, locks, and alarms, and automate lighting and plugs with voice commands via compatible smart assistants.
- Remote lock and unlock management
- Real-time security camera viewing
- See and speak to visitors via video doorbell
- Smart alarm system control
- Adjustable smart bulb brightness and color
- Automated smart plug scheduling
- Voice control with Amazon Echo/Google Nest
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ZKTeco's smart home security system is an all-in-one IoT solution for the end users. Benefited from this smart and powerful system, we could enjoy a seamless experience with various smart home devices in one mobile App -- ZSmart. More importantly, when paired with a compatible Amazon Echo or Google Nest device, you can enjoy full hands-free control with voice commands. With ZSmart App, you can manage and control all the products in one App: - Smart Door Lock: Unlock and manage the lock from anywhere - Security Camera: View surveillance videos in real time - Video Doorbell: See & speak to visitors from anywhere - Alarm System: Protect the house with smart alarm system - Smart Bulb: Change the brightness or color as need - Smart Plug: Turn on or off automatically at a specific schedule - Smart Light Switch: Switch on or off anytime, anywhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZSmart at 4.4 against Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's 1.7. Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, 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.
ZSmart holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 118 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of ZSmart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer ships an update every 3 months, ZSmart every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer | ZSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (174 ratings) | 4.4 (118 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 174 — better | 118 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. | ZKTeco Inc. |
Customer experience
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer
ZSmart
Bugs and requests
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during device scanning
- Switches unable to pair or reconnect
- Schedules not executing as programmed
Requested features
3 requests- Integrate with other smart home platforms
- Add offset option for sunrise/sunset schedules
- Improve app stability and reliability
ZSmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer
No in-app purchases
ZSmart
No in-app purchases
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