Leave a Review HomeLights for HomeKit
Brilliant UI
My go-to app for controlling my home lighting. The room detection is brilliant and one of the killer features.Expound
Excellent app!
Love all the features this app provides, the possibilities it’s Shortcuts actions open up are endless.
And it’s regularly updated and just keeps getting better and better. Keep up the good work!KE55ARD
Developer Response
Hey KE55ARD, Thank you so much for your excellent review and for the five stars! I'm glad to hear that you're making the most of the Shortcuts actions in your workflows, and that you appreciate the new features. There's more to come, stay tuned... :) Best, AnthoninNailed it!
I just want to say, you have NAILED it with this app. You are solving some fundamental and critical usability issues with HomeKit itself that I've not seen any other app do and you are doing it with highly detailed care. I'm an app dev myself, you are showing excellence
In your craft, thank you!Forexer
Developer Response
Hey Forexer, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice review! It's always rewarding to receive positive feedback, especially when coming from another dev :) I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the app, and I hope it continues to serve you well for many years to come! Best, AnthoninHas some possibilities
Updated: Developer added a very slick slider, and the functionality has improved throughout. Detection has improved and this has become a very useful tool. Would love to see other devices outside of lights (cameras / thermostats/ etc…). I’d like to be able to reorder the main screen and also make favorites.
Old:I like the auto detect of the rooms. Doesn’t always work, but the concept is good. Perhaps it could be improved over time. I am a little baffled by the functionality of the app though. Every other app uses a slider to increase the brightness of a light, this app has you repeatedly mashing a ‘+’ button. Yes I can hit the settings button and then pick a very small percentage button, but it seems so unintuitive.Show lessRuggerfella
Developer Response
Hey Ruggerfella, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and sharing your thoughts about the app. I understand your concerns about the brightness control buttons. The decision to use buttons instead of a slider was made to ensure consistent control across multiple lights, especially since they can have varying brightness levels. Plus, this approach aligns well with widget capabilities, which are limited to tap interactions. However, I totally get that a slider can feel more intuitive, and you're not alone in asking for this feature, so I've started working on bringing the slider ability as a setting. It's a bit of a challenge balancing this with the multi-light control, but it should hopefully come to life by the end of the year if everything goes well :) Regarding the Room Detection, if you are experiencing some inaccuracies, I recommend checking out the FAQ for tips on improving accuracy. Many users have achieved 90-95% accuracy by following these best practices. Thanks again for using HomeLights, and I'm looking forward to improving your experience. Best, Anthonin EDIT: Hello again Ruggerfella, I'm glad to let you know that we've just released an update which introduces a slider alongside the existing buttons! Please let me know if the app now meets your needs better :)The Shortcuts Actions are the killer feature
Cheers to the dev to include Shortcuts actions especially Get Current Room(s), that worth the price of admission all by itselfrehafer
Developer Response
Hey rehafer, I'm really glad you're taking advantage of the Shortcuts actions! Thank you for taking the time to leave this nice review! Best, AnthoninBest third-party HomeKit app ever!
I can’t believe how well this works. The developer is a genius. I use this multiple times a day to control the 31 lights in my home. Thanks for your hard work!yawnoftheshawn
Developer Response
Hi yawnoftheshawn, Thank you so much for the kind words! It's fantastic to hear that HomeLights is helping you manage your 31 lights with ease. Reviews like this one really make my day! If you ever have any suggestions, feel free to reach out! Best, Anthoningood start way to go - great support!!!
10 Oct 2023 update: Developer solve my issue in no time. Great support and great App!!! Thanks for the App. Bought the lifetime version. However I have Switches that control several lights. they are seperated on Homekit but shown as one in your App.Amit D
Developer Response
Hi Amit, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and for supporting the app with the lifetime purchase. I'm sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing with switches controlling multiple lights. I'd love to help you resolve this. Could you please reach out to me directly at homelights@anthopak.dev, mentioning the device brand and model? I'll do my best to assist you further. You're the first one to report such an issue; we'll see together if it can be fixed by changing a few settings or if I need to add support for this specific device. Thanks again for using HomeLights, and I'm looking forward to improving your experience. Best, Anthonin EDIT: I'm glad we managed to resolve your issue! Thank you for updating your review. I hope you continue to enjoy the app!An app that quickly gets to the point
I have many all in one HomeKit apps that can do much more than the native home app. They are necessary for a HomeKit power user, but for simple tasks, they are often several clicks to just change the lights.
This app gets right to the point. It just allows you to change the light settings for a given room or device. It defaults to a room, and focuses first on the ON/OFF and brightness, and secondarily on color. With the optional upgrade you can train it to automatically figure out which room you are in using the Bluetooth devices that exist in your house. This saves yet another click and makes the app more useful.
It is my go to when I just want to update the lights without getting into an argument with Siri.Show lessRichie510
Developer Response
Hi Richie510, I'm really glad that HomeLights has become your go-to solution for quick and effortless light control! Your email feedback has been incredibly helpful in shaping the app to be what it is today, especially by bringing more focus to bulb temperature. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Your support and input are truly valued. Keep the suggestions coming! Best, AnthoninFantastic!
The innovative method for light control is truly impressive. It's intriguing to consider the potential for Apple to acquire this software and seamlessly integrate it into their Home App.jpskidmore
Developer Response
Hi jpskidmore, Thanks for the praise! It's exciting to hear you see such potential in HomeLights. Your support fuels further innovation! Best, Anthonin
