# Alpena Auto — user reviews > 80 indexed App Store user reviews of Alpena Auto by Marklyn Group Inc, rated 1.67/5 from 125 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpena-auto/id1565589074/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpena-auto/id1565589074.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 90 ## What do users think of Alpena Auto? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🎨 Extensive customization options for individual light strips - 🌈 Wide variety of color options and patterns available - 💪 Durable hardware that survives harsh conditions - ⚙️ Simple and intuitive app interface when working properly - ✨ Impressive visual effects and lighting capabilities **Cons** - 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues - 📱 App frequently fails to recognize connected devices - 🔌 Unreliable connection that drops unexpectedly - ⚠️ Recent app updates introduced critical bugs - 🔋 Lights drain vehicle battery when not properly controlled - 💔 Poor customer service and support responsiveness - 🌧️ Hardware not waterproof/water-resistant - 📊 Inconsistent app performance across devices - 🔄 App compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - ❌ Remote control functionality unreliable **Commonly reported bugs** - App won't connect to found devices after scanning - Clicking on found devices produces no response - Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled - Color selection limited to white after updates - App freezes when switching between multiple light sets - Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically - Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status - App won't turn off lights (power glitch) - Lights flicker when engine is idling - App crashes when music is playing in background - Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app - App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2 - Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17 - Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode - Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period - Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised **Most requested features** - Custom scene/pattern creation in app - Music synchronization with lights - Better app navigation and menu structure - Strobe light functionality - Ability to control multiple light sets without switching - Improved documentation and user manual in app - Compatibility information for different products - Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain ## Newest reviews (18 of 80) ### 2/5 — It’s okay *2025-09-21, version 2.1.2* It ran good for alike a 6 months but now out of no where it just stopped working the app isn’t picking up the signal ### 2/5 — Lost remote *2025-05-14, version 2.1.2* I recently installed my MotorLed Flow glow lights on my motorcycle. God wills it I lost the remote, so the lights are just running. Can the MotorLed Flow work with the Alpena Auto app? Not seeing this product under the app. Thank you ### 2/5 — No colors *2025-03-14, version 2.1.2* After the recent update, I can only select white!!! Help!! ### 2/5 — App problem *2025-02-06, version 2.1* I logged into the app and now my lights won’t turn on I re scanned for the lights and it says that they are found but won’t let me connect to them anymore ### 1/5 — Update 2.1 *2025-01-29, version 2.1* After the newest update it shows my lights on the app but won’t let me click on them which means I can even turn my lights on any more ### 3/5 — Wont connect *2025-01-27, version 2.1* App won’t connect to under glow anymore ### 1/5 — Bluetooth not connecting *2025-01-25, version 2.1* I’ve recently purchased the 112” under glow for my car and when I go into the app it will not allow me to connect and the light won’t turn on. ### 1/5 — Stay away *2025-01-16, version 2.0.9* Got everything set up for it not it not to connect to Bluetooth and not even show up $98 dollars on bullshi*t ### 1/5 — Glitched mode *2024-12-28, version 2.0.9* Bought one of the 112 flow glow under-glow 3 hours to install them and they looked great until I clicked the twinkle mode and they just flash white and the no longer show up on the app ### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY!! *2024-12-07, version 2.0.9* Does not connect at all. Listen to everyone’s review they are not lying. Wasted $55 :/ ### 1/5 — Bad module *2024-11-25, version 2.0.9* I bought the led lights on 11/24/24 at Walmart and well the next day the module gave up doesn’t connect via Bluetooth anymore just starts flickering white and it’s kind of obnoxious because I paid 80$ for it just to work for 24 hours crazy bad quality support is poor ### 1/5 — Garbage Product Walmart sells it ! *2024-11-20, version 2.0.9* Walmart sells this product behind a locked glass and for what ? This product is garbage doesn’t work at all ! Bluetooth is not traceable at all it doesn’t work! At all ! You can call email and still this issues will Not be resolved by any means! Point Blank Simple do not buy any product from this company! ### 1/5 — Worked for a month *2024-11-02, version 2.0.9* After about a month, the system does not send out a Bluetooth signal anymore. I’ve reset, unplugged and plugged in, deleted, and re-downloaded the app. What an absolute waste of money. ### 1/5 — Bluetooth doesn’t work *2024-10-24, version 2.0.9* I installed the interior 48” strip kit and downloaded the app. I even had it connected and was adjusting the lights. Then randomly it disconnected and will no longer show up in the app when I scan for it. It’s 100% a bad Bluetooth device because it just stopped working after only working for about 40 seconds. And never worked again after. They are refusing to take accountability and customer service is non-existent. If anyone is interested in joining a class action lawsuit please let me know. ### 2/5 — Will not connect *2024-10-12, version 2.0.9* Will not connect to my Bluetooth it connected one time and after that it it will not show up I would love some help troubleshooting or getting my phone to connect again. ### 1/5 — They stop working *2024-10-03, version 2.0.9* There were great and work fine now my app is saying it can’t connect to it to turn on my Bluetooth and reboot my phone and never help this app is the problem ### 1/5 — This app does not work *2024-09-08, version 2.0.9* I don’t think the developers even care. The app does not work and there is little help when asking. ### 1/5 — The app never connects *2024-09-03, version 2.0.9* The app never connects to the system, it worked the first time and then after it stopped working. The app shouldn’t be that much off a hassle to work with. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Th *2026-04-18, version 2.1.2* They are a bright like however I can not get it to connect to my Bluetooth I have got two different pair and it’s the same thing ### 1/5 — Why *2025-12-19, version 2.1.2* This app is an embarrassment. To release this garbage and put your name on it is just sad. Absolutely nothing works on this app. I’m not sure what the idea was behind this fake app but it guarantees that I’ll never buy another product from these folks….no effort was put into the development of this app whatsoever ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2025-08-02, version 2.1.2* Bluetooth won’t connect ### 1/5 — Underglow lights *2025-05-03, version 2.1.2* I’ve had these lights less than a year. The app led was working then I get a notification stating to use the auto app. Neither app connect to the lights just not understanding. ### 1/5 — Troubleshooting *2025-02-26, version 2.1.1* Worked good untill update and no longer works ### 1/5 — DO NOT PURCHASE ANY ITEMS FROM ALPENA *2025-02-22, version 2.1.1* Just bought these lights from the store and i set them up and turned them on then downloaded the app and tried to connect to them and did then they had shut off and wont turn on again ### 1/5 — Alpena app connection issue *2025-02-10, version 2.1* So I bought the lights, set them up in the car and downloaded the app. Connected my led lights in the app but now I can’t click on the “found device “ nothing happens when I click on it. I want to know what I need to do about this issue ### 1/5 — app doesn’t work *2025-02-08, version 2.1* recently i was changing my light color then i get a notification that says i need to update and then i updated it and now when i try to reconnect my lights i can’t click on to them to go into the lights settings but they pop up. ### 1/5 — Underglow says found but doesn’t connect. *2025-02-07, version 2.1* It worked only for 2 days and from nowhere stopped working (it wasn’t letting me to connect). Walmart made me a refund, but just to let you guys know. Is a pretty bad brand. ### 1/5 — Interior Lights *2025-01-29, version 2.1* My interior lights worked well for a few days after my purchase but all of a sudden even though it shows they have power and are on the app I can’t control my led lights or even get them on. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works amazing wish I can drop a picture *2025-11-22, version 2.1.2* Works amazing took me a little bit to figure out I don’t know if people are having trouble working the app but if you go to the bottom to FloGo Thin Beam I was able to connect to my lights and work all the light settings each individual strip I can make its own color, which is pretty cool I can turn off whatever strip of light I don’t wanna use the customization on this thing is ridiculous. I definitely recommend buying these lights. ### 5/5 — Strob light !!!!??? *2025-06-05, version 2.1.2* Is it possible to have a fonction strob??? ### 5/5 — Works fine *2024-04-21, version 1.0.3* Simple App. Works fine. Spot light plus adjustable RGB colorwheel and brightness. Has a dozen selectable patterns. Would be nice if I was able to program my own color pattern. I bought this because I have a regular QuadFire pair on my truck and they have survived 5 years, snow storms and multiple collisions. Looking forward to some colorful adventures. ### 5/5 — Can’t connnect to Bluetooth hub *2024-01-31, version 1.0.3* How long is it gonna be before this app updates again? I have an iPhone 13 with an iOS 17 update ### 5/5 — Works like it should, I just have one request from the dev *2023-12-07, version 1.0.3* The app works fine, I just wish I could make my own scenes in the app! The presets are nice, but I’d still prefer to have the option of mixing my own scenes. ### 5/5 — Great product, found the floglo at my local Canadian Tire *2023-05-03, version 1.0.2* Surprised at the number of features the app has. Can’t wait to buy more products! ### 5/5 — Good app *2022-10-02, version 1.0.2* Works really well ### 5/5 — New app has a power glitch!! *2021-11-22* So my lights are Bluetooth. After they switched to the new app, all of the features still work EXCEPT it won’t turn off. I had to manually disconnected it from the battery and I’ll have to keep it that way. Please solve this issue!! :( **Developer response:** Hi, We would like to troubleshoot your product - please contact us through Facebook or Instagram or at feedback@alpena.ca let us know your phone and IOS and we can look into this for you! ### 4/5 — When it rains sometimes! *2021-11-26* The lights completely shut off for the rest of the day but then the next day I guess after it’s dry they work!! The lights have been awesome though. Just needs to be built water proof or resistant. My app says they are still connected but no lights come on . Every night I drive with them on. **Developer response:** Hi, We would like to troubleshoot your product - please contact us through Facebook or Instagram or at feedback@alpena.ca ### 4/5 — The app works perfect but…. *2021-11-01* perfect sometimes I have issues connecting to my exterior command in will pair and u will see the light flash for a mili second and then they won’t respond unless I close the app several times not sure if this is a software issue or wiring issue also lights flicker when engines idling --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*