Leave a Review Signals for HomeKit
Needs fleshing out, can’t recommend sorry
Nice little app that fills a market gap (for functionality that should be baked in standard with Philips hue) but…
…not being able to pick a single preset for a set of lights seems like a pretty big oversight that shows the app’s infancy (I have to manage each light individually, there are no global group settings).
Additionally the ‘pulse’ setting is imperceptible as it is too fast. This should be tuned with respect to the product that it is being used with so it’s actually a functional feature. In the developers defence it seems like hue light bulbs have a slight delay hard coded into them for soft colour transitions, but this should probably be explained to the user, or a solution implemented.
Flash & pulse should really be called pulse and strobe. Or just call it flash with an adjustable frequency slider. Or whatever.
Considering that this is a paid app & there are still bugs (sometimes the flash duration doesn’t update), lack of what I would consider to be basic functionality such as light groups, a slightly clunky UI that looks about 2 years behind (I was tapping on the turtle for about 5 minutes to make it flash faster before realising that it’s indicative of the mode, this should cycle the setting or at minimum show a tool tip) and no real extensible features (flashing between 2 colours/a group of colours would be nice) I cannot recommend purchasing this app at this time.Show lessJake-the-Snakee
Where is the documentation or at least some help?
I've tried for several hours to figure out how to make this app useful. So far I haven't been able to create a single simple automation or anything that works and does something.pugfan
Simply doesn’t work.
I know I will no longer bother looking at apps recommended by Shane. He’s a sell out and has now, by recommending this garbage, shown he sells his recommendations to anyone willing to pay. Very sad.CharlesandBillie
Developer Response
Hi CharlesandBillie, Ca n you let me know what you had trouble with? Some devices are more reliable than others, but I use Signals almost every day, and have seen it work great for most customers. I would love to see if I can improve the experience for you Thanks, MFree ? Can’t do anything without in-app purchase
Upon first start, getting a single example signal, but can’t add anything.
Is that function hidden ? Bad user-interface ?
What’s the point of a free version that can’t be tested ?DPR777
Developer Response
Hi DPR777, Signals will actually let you flash any of your lights for free - this specifically allows you to make sure it will work with your bulbs, and that the effects will work for you. You can do this with any bulb, light switch or plug (as long as it’s configured as a light), and there are no limitations on this - you can even try it with Siri! Purchasing Signals Plus will let you create and group custom Signals, with custom finishes, to send the messages you need throughout your home, and includes enhanced Siri support. Thanks, MFree
I like the app but I think there should be no price or fee to unlock the full app. because we are ready pay for the bulbs witch I think is really expensive because i thought flashing would come with the light bulbs so I don't want to have to pay a fee to get the flash with Siri.Homekit Lover
Add to Siri doesn’t work
I get an error message when running shortcut. Disappointed. :(SadUser098
Fantastic
Found this Application through a recommendation from Shane W on YouTube.
The app provides your with the ability to send Color pulse signals through your home to all of your smart bulbs. This unlocks the ability to notify your family that your getting ready to leave, dinner is ready and or any other notification you use daily in your household.
Wonderful App that actually allows you to pulse a certain color (red) for notifications. The difference is your lights will not stay red, after the action the light Color will return to the same color prior to running the action.Show lessAdam.Sim
Unable to load
No idea how it’s supposed to work. Even after the last update, app launch stalls at a blank screen reading “Loading Homes”peterdunn
Amazing addition you NEED
After a lazy day in bed watching random youtube videos I stumbled across a Homekit video and this ap was mentioned. It IMMEDIATELY caught my attention and I jumped out of bed to purchase it. I"m literally 20 minutes in and I have several homekit devices sending me text messages on an event. Something I have been waiting for for! This Ap is a MUST HAVE if you're looking for Automations. Matt I"m a believer and will gladly be purhasing any of your future endeavours.
Dan from Canada.Show lessDan Bulmer
Does not work
I have it set for the power to turn off when a flash is completed but it remains on. Not intuitive at all.frjps
