Works with Hue?
I cannot get this to connect to my Philips Hue at all. What I mean is, the app and the Hue bridge see each other, but there is no control or change in any of the connected devices. They are on the same WiFi, they see one another but just nothing happens with successful wand commands. App support sends me the same link of how to connect. It’s connected just doesn’t work. For the limited integrations I would expect one of the 2 to work.
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Doesn’t work
I’ve connected my lights within this app but my Phillips hue light bulbs do not change colour with spells. This seems to be a common bug in the app, as I can see a lot of people online having the same issue. I’ve reset and followed the set up guide on the website many times. Please fix this so it can work with Phillips hue
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Promising start
The wand itself is made from some cheap plastic, but the sensors and lights make for a good experience.
I got through all the spells in about an hour.
When it advertised interaction with Philips hue, I immediately imagined tying gestures from the wand to turning on or off lights, and maybe tying home automation scenes to the gestures. Sadly, it doesn’t seem like they have the intention of going that route. The Nox gesture can turn off the lights, but all the lights; not individual rooms or anything. The hue lights are just to compliment the wands light show. So that’s disappointing.
The app crashed my first time setting it up, and the wand wouldn’t work right. I had to delete, reinstall, and go through the onboarding flow before it started working right.
I got through all the spells in about an hour.
When it advertised interaction with Philips hue, I immediately imagined tying gestures from the wand to turning on or off lights, and maybe tying home automation scenes to the gestures. Sadly, it doesn’t seem like they have the intention of going that route. The Nox gesture can turn off the lights, but all the lights; not individual rooms or anything. The hue lights are just to compliment the wands light show. So that’s disappointing.
The app crashed my first time setting it up, and the wand wouldn’t work right. I had to delete, reinstall, and go through the onboarding flow before it started working right.
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Response from developer
Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback! We want everyone to have a magical experience, so we've shared your comments with our team. Please send us an owl or chat with us at help.harrypottermagiccasterwand.com/contactus if you have any additional feedback for us. Thanks! Magic Caster Support
Amazing
These wands are the best things to exist. I managed to get the name Harry Potter which I’m really happy about. It is always so exiting learning a new spell!
Good App. Fun Toy. Wish it had more.
I compare the wand that you buy for this app to the extendable lightsaber toys from star wars. It’s a lot of fun as a novelty item. Kids will love it even without any of the smart device support. I wish there was more utility since communicating with a few smart devices around the home has already been implemented. The wand costs $150 dollars. Please allow me to cast alohamora so that I can unlock my front door with my smart lock! I want to be able to cast protego to arm my home’s security system. Implement IFTTT! Home Assistant! Release an api! Something!
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Response from developer
Hi there, thanks for leaving a review! We'll be adding new spells and levels in future app updates. Thanks! Magic Caster Wand Support
Why won’t it work?
I just got this from my dad for my birthday. The app just shows a screen of Harry holding a wand and it’s all dark. The app isn’t doing anything else. How can I use the wand if the app is supposed to teach me to use it, but the app doesn’t work?
Having fun but…
I’m having a lot of fun playing around on the app and tv, but only about half of my lights seems to link, and only the light strip seems to do anything! And then if I use nox it turn off but doesn’t come back on with Lumos?! Update please!
Excitement met with disappointment
The graphics on this app are beautiful. The wand that goes with it is even more so. That’s about all the good I can say. It seems like the whole product and technology was rushed. The spell casting on the app makes zero sense. The calibration was far from perfect, the motion detection was too sensitive, and the “spell lines” you’re casting can’t be erased from attempt to attempt. Clumsy app. Clumsy device. Returning the wand and deleting the app.
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Love it
I’m so happy with my wand. The sensor is sensitive, but I didn’t find it too hard to figure out. It casts correctly every time!! I hope in the future this app might develop some minigames to play with the wand, like practicing spells or playing interactive games where you have to produce a patronus or break into a locked vault. Something where you have to use your knowledge of spells to win. For right now, I’ll walk around my dark apartment and cast lumos.
I haven’t connected it to hue lights yet, but seeing others reviews apparently it only makes a little light show. I was hoping to be able to turn lights on and off with it, so hopefully that is something developers take into consideration and make possible!
I haven’t connected it to hue lights yet, but seeing others reviews apparently it only makes a little light show. I was hoping to be able to turn lights on and off with it, so hopefully that is something developers take into consideration and make possible!
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eh…
i was so hyped about this whole thing until i held the wand (which i think is a big part of the app). the box itself is great, but the wand is made of extremely light weight and poorly painted plastic. mine, honorable, isn’t glued completely in the middle so i can see the inside of it (not sure if all honorable have same problem or mine is just unlucky, either way i haven’t had any response from them) and the white swirls aren’t lined up completely. it felt cheap and not worth the $150. Please watch the reviews online, they all have the same feelings i had when i opened mine.
this app is the only reason (and than the box) why i gave it stars. if they can make it connect to my devices/brand, which is not compatible yet, i may give it another star. but no way i will rate this whole product higher than three!
this app is the only reason (and than the box) why i gave it stars. if they can make it connect to my devices/brand, which is not compatible yet, i may give it another star. but no way i will rate this whole product higher than three!
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Response from developer
Hi, we want you to be happy with your Magic Caster Wand. If for any reason you're not, please send us an owl or chat with us at help.harrypottermagiccasterwand.com/contactus so we can make it right for you. Thanks! Magic Caster Wand Support
