Try LIVOLO – it's a better choice for creating a modern design.
How is LIVOLO different from Schneider?
Criteria |
LIVOLO |
Schneider UNICA NEW |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Glass, metal, plastic | Plastic |
| Control type | Touch, Mechanical, App | Mechanical |
| Smart home | Wi-Fi / Zigbee / EC | Requires expensive external systems (KNX, Wiser) |
| App integration | LIVOLO Home, voice control | No |
| Modular system | Frame + mechanism | Frame + mechanism + rocker |
| Range | Switches, sockets, thermostats, motion sensors and more | Switches, sockets |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2–5 years |
🔹 1. Design & Materials
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LIVOLO:
- Glass panel, touch or mechanical control
- Modern, minimalist look
- Ideal for designer interiors
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Schneider UNICA NEW:
- Classic look, plastic frames
- Wide range of colors. Traditional mechanical system
🔹 2. Smart Solutions
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LIVOLO:
- Own smart home ecosystem
- Wi-Fi, Zigbee, EC, LIVOLO Home app, voice control (Alexa, Google)
- Touch dimmers, relays, curtains, remotes – all integrated
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UNICA NEW:
- Not smart on its own
- Integration only via additional systems like KNX or Wiser (more expensive and complex)
🔹 3. Installation
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LIVOLO:
- Fits standard Ø60 mm mounting boxes
- Single and double modules for 1–5 gang frames
- Modular system: frame + mechanism with rocker
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UNICA NEW:
- Modular system: frame + mechanism + rocker
🔹 4. Price
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LIVOLO:
- Noticeably more affordable, even in the smart segment
- Optimal price/design/functionality ratio
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Schneider UNICA NEW:
- Higher price for a classic product line
- Extra cost for smart home systems (if integrated)
🔎 Conclusion:
If brand reputation is your top priority — Schneider may be the right choice.
However, if you value modern design, functionality, the option to upgrade to a smart home system, and an optimal price-to-quality ratio — LIVOLO will be a better fit.
Example of migration from Unica New to LIVOLO
Comparison of wiring accessories solutions for a 90 m² apartment
The project includes a comparative analysis of UNICA NEW wiring accessories versus three alternative LIVOLO solutions:
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Mechanical series — traditional mechanical switches and sockets in glass frames.
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Touch series — touch switches with backlight and sockets.
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Smart LIVOLO SMART series — touch switches with remote control and automation, plus sockets.
Type of Accessories |
Cost (UAH) |
|---|---|
| Unica New mechanical switches and sockets in plastic frames | 70,000 |
| LIVOLO mechanical switches and sockets in glass frames | 60,000 |
| LIVOLO touch switches and sockets | 75,000 |
| LIVOLO SMART: smart touch switches and sockets | 95,000 |
✅ Option 1 — LIVOLO mechanical switches and sockets
💎 Premium quality. All products are certified according to European standards.
✨ Durability. Glass frames keep their look for 10+ years — unlike plastic, which fades and wears out.
🎨 Unified design. Switches, sockets, thermostats — all follow the same modern style.
🛡 Safety. All sockets include child-protection shutters and dust prevention.
💰 Total cost for a complete solution: 60,000 UAH
✨ Option 2 — LIVOLO touch switches and sockets
⚡️ Touch comfort. Touch switches respond to a light tap — no clicking sounds.
🌙 Night light. The switch is always visible in the dark — practical and stylish.
💡 Modern details. 90% of our clients never go back to mechanical switches after trying touch solutions.
🔉 Tactile satisfaction. A subtle click sound gives a sense of quality and pleasure.
💰 Total cost for a complete solution: 75,000 UAH
🧠 Option 3 — LIVOLO SMART (smart wiring accessories)
📱 Smartphone control. Lighting, curtains, temperature — all controlled via the LIVOLO HOME app.
🗣 Voice control. Compatible with Alexa, Google — manage without lifting a finger.
⏱ Automation. Scenarios, timers, logic — tailor your home to your lifestyle.
🔄 Device integration. Sync with lights, climate control, curtains, and more.
⚡️ Energy efficiency. Smart control helps reduce electricity consumption.
🏠 Presence simulation. Keep your home safe even while you're away.
🛠 Easy installation. Installing smart devices is no harder than regular ones.
💰 Total cost for a complete solution: 95,000 UAH