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Pilot vs Jeedom Mobile

Native iPhone control for Jeedom, not a webview

Jeedom's mobile interface runs in the browser, adapting the web dashboard for smaller screens. Pilot is a completely different approach: a native iOS app built from the ground up for iPhone and iPad, with Apple Watch support, home screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts, geofencing, and push notifications that a browser-based solution simply cannot provide.

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Native app vs mobile web

True native app experience

Pilot is built with Swift and SwiftUI, delivering the smooth performance, responsive gestures, and polished animations that iOS users expect. The Jeedom mobile interface runs inside Safari or a mobile browser, which means slower load times, no offline access, and a user experience constrained by browser limitations rather than optimized for the platform.

Apple Watch companion

Control your Jeedom devices from your wrist with Pilot's dedicated Apple Watch app. Toggle lights, activate scenes, and check sensor readings without pulling out your phone. The Jeedom mobile web interface has no Apple Watch equivalent, so quick glances at device status require opening your phone every time.

Home screen widgets

Pilot provides WidgetKit-based widgets for your iPhone home screen, lock screen, and iOS 18 Control Center. Your most-used Jeedom devices are always one tap away without opening any app. The Jeedom mobile web interface requires launching Safari, typing or bookmarking the URL, and waiting for the page to fully render before you can interact with anything.

Push notifications

Receive instant push notifications when Jeedom events occur: a door opens, motion is detected, a temperature threshold is exceeded. Pilot delivers these as native iOS notifications that appear on your lock screen, in Notification Center, and on Apple Watch. The Jeedom mobile web interface does not support native push notifications on iOS.

Siri Shortcuts

Create custom voice commands for your Jeedom devices with Pilot's Siri Shortcuts integration. Say "Hey Siri, turn on the living room lights" or build multi-step automations in the Shortcuts app that include Jeedom device actions alongside other iOS actions. Browser-based interfaces have no access to Siri integration.

Geofencing automations

Set up location-based triggers that automatically control your Jeedom devices when you arrive or leave. Lights turn on as you approach your home, the alarm arms when you drive away. Pilot handles geofencing natively on iPhone, a capability completely unavailable through any mobile web interface.

FAQ

Does Pilot work with all Jeedom devices?

Yes, Pilot supports all standard Jeedom device types including switches, dimmers, blinds, thermostats, and sensors. The app automatically discovers your devices from the Jeedom API and presents them in an organized, easy-to-navigate interface grouped by room.

Can I use Pilot alongside the Jeedom app?

Yes. Pilot handles daily mobile control while the Jeedom web interface handles configuration. Use the Jeedom dashboard for setting up plugins, creating scenarios, and managing your server, then switch to Pilot for fast everyday device control on the go.

Is Pilot local-first with Jeedom?

Yes. Pilot connects directly to your Jeedom server without a mandatory cloud relay. Your data stays on your local network, and you get the fastest possible response times since commands travel directly between your phone and server without any intermediary.