# BS Companion

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1533473030](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1533473030)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1533473030`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tino Schindel
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (53 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-14
- **First published:** 2020-10-10
- **Size:** 3.03 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bs-companion/id1533473030)
- **Website:** [https://www.orbitalzones.de/en/bscompanion.html](https://www.orbitalzones.de/en/bscompanion.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.orbitalzones.de/en/bsc\_privacy.html](https://www.orbitalzones.de/en/bsc_privacy.html)

## Description

BS Companion discovers Base Stations via Bluetooth and sends the required wake or standby commands. It is a lightweight utility designed for quick, direct control from your device.

Known issues: timeout message when the app returns from background on phone unlock. Not supported: shared access to the same Base Station v1.0 due to required Bluetooth pairing; and shared access to the same Base Station v2.0 when standby-mode indication is enabled. For issues or improvements, contact the developer.

## Rankings

- #167,443 — Overall

## Review summary

BS Companion is a simple, fast utility for powering SteamVR base stations on/off from iOS. It works across common hardware, requires no setup, and is praised for speed and reliability. Users value its ability to avoid unplugging gear and the developer’s responsiveness. Key drawbacks are occasional reliability issues and a strong desire for automation features like Siri Shortcuts or widgets. Some users report recent failures, though overall it remains a niche, time-saving tool for VR setups.

### Pros

- Simple and straightforward to use
- Extremely fast: one tap to turn base stations on/off
- No setup required and it works with multiple base station types (v1/v2; Valve Index; Vive Pro; etc)
- Reliable across many setups and saves the hassle of unplugging equipment
- Good value and the developer is responsive and maintains the app

### Cons

- Occasional reliability issues: some users report it stops working or can see base stations but cannot turn them off
- Some reports of recent weeks where it quit working (potential iOS/Bluetooth/SteamVR-related problems)
- Lacks automation features (no Siri Shortcuts, widgets) and users request Shortcuts integration
- Not 100% universal: a minority report not being able to control certain base stations in some setups

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1533473030)