Remote vs Smart:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Smart had more branded searches than Remote among dimmer Switch brands worldwide. Smart was estimated to have 1.8M branded searches compared to Remote’s 3.2K, and held a 74.8% Share of Search versus Remote’s 0.13%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Remote or Smart?
Compare the dimmer switch brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Smart, Remote. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Smart | Philips Hue | Legrand | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.6% | 20.9% | 9.4% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.1% | 28.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.8% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.6% | 20.9% | 9.4% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.2% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.8% | 15% | 10.1% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.4% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 78.4% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 74.8% | 15% | 10% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.4% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.8% | 15% | 10.1% | 0.13% |
How has the Remote and Smart comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Smart was ahead of Remote in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remote’s estimated Share of Search among dimmer Switch brands worldwide moved from 0.11% to 0.13%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.8K to 3.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smart’s estimated Share of Search among dimmer Switch brands worldwide moved from 69.6% to 74.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.8M.
How did search popularity change for dimmer Switch brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Smart lost estimated Share of Search among dimmer Switch brands worldwide, from 78.4% to 74.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Remote worldwide rose 14.4% over 12 measured months, from 2.8K to 3.2K in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Remote’s and Smart’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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