# AppLights

> Smartphone-controlled holiday lighting system with customizable effects and themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Gemmy Industries Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applights/id998737330 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gemmy Industries Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/889851671)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 143 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2015-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applights/id998737330/reviews.md

## What is AppLights?

Put on a dazzling holiday light display–and control it all from your smartphone. The AppLights® app works exclusively with AppLights® holiday lighting products to control dozens of effects and colors directly from your smartphone. It’s super easy to set up and manage. Choose from multiple holiday themes, lighting technologies and color options for each lighting product. Perfect for outdoor or indoor holiday decorating, AppLights® delivers the latest in holiday decorating technology for a custom look that’s a breeze to manage.

## Key features

- Smartphone control
- Dozens of effects and colors
- Multiple holiday themes
- Customizable color options
- Easy setup and management
- Indoor and outdoor use

## What do users think of AppLights?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🎨 Variety of lighting effects
- ⏱️ Lights last for years
- 👍 Easy to use app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔧 Unreliable/unstable
- 💡 Limited customization
- 🕰️ No timer feature
- 🔍 App not updated/supported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lights not responding to app commands
- Lights stuck in demo/default mode
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Custom color/pattern creation
- Ability to sync multiple strings
- Timer/scheduling functionality
- More lighting effects/modes
- Improved app UI/UX

## Recent user reviews (10 of 143)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applights/id998737330/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not great

*2026-02-18, version 1.2.16*

I’ve had my lights up since Christmas and every time I wanna change the light colours it doesn’t recognize the string. It doesn’t allow me to put the password in. I followed the tutorial and the instructions on the app and none of it works. Are you guys gonna do an update to fix this? Did this company go out of business now because the link for app support it opens to a blank page that says the server can’t be found???

### 4/5 — Great Product but Lack of Features

*2025-12-29, version 1.2.16*

Always got the best compliments with these Christmas lights. Had them for over 5 years. I wish they would update the app with more lighting effects or creative features. Still using Christmas light show mode.

### 1/5 — Apparently out of business

*2025-11-16, version 1.2.16*

I was afraid this would happen when I bought these a few years ago and sure enough, the company went out of business. Typical globalist business model.

### 2/5 — New update does not connect

*2025-02-22, version 1.2.16*

Yes, the light last a long time and have been great for many years. However, the new update will not connect to my lights. The lights are no good if the app won’t connect to them. 

Can I go back to the old version?  I have tried everything including trying to reset the lights

### 1/5 — Instable

*2025-01-12, version 1.2.16*

Used to work but now it’s very unstable. Have to reset and doesn’t follow selection.

### 5/5 — 8+ years later

*2024-12-22, version 1.2.16*

I Purchases these lights at least 8 years ago. They work as well as they did back then.  Let me be clear.. I put these up on my new home 8+ years ago and I don’t mean I put them up ever Christmas, they have been on my house all year round to celebrate EVERY HOLIDAY!! 8+ years of sunlight, hot and cold weather. Because I’m in N.C. even some hurricanes!! They work and connect with my phone every time.  This app works great and if you can find these lights you won’t be sorry.

### 5/5 — Amazing Lights

*2024-12-14, version 1.2.16*

I’ve had these same lights for 9 years and they work and have always worked fantastic. I love the ability to personalize everything. Only issue is that I’m pretty sure the company that made these is bankrupt, so u cannot buy more.

### 2/5 — Lights won’t connect to app

*2024-12-05, version 1.2.16*

The lights keep having to be reset by unplugging multiple times in order for the the app to connect to them. 
But then they just stop following the settings and start randomly flashing in different colours.

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2024-04-14, version 1.2.15*

Doesn’t work. Don’t bother. Please just go buy a better brand of lights.

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2024-01-15, version 1.2.15*

These lights work for one full season max. Then they loose Bluetooth connectivity. Some lights in the string stop working. Some display incorrect colours, and some just flicker or flash. Absolute expensive garbage. You got my money once, but never again.

## Frequently asked questions about AppLights

### What does the AppLights app do?

The AppLights app allows you to control your holiday light displays directly from your smartphone. You can choose from dozens of effects and colors, select holiday themes, and manage your lighting setup with ease.

### What are the key features of AppLights?

Key features include smartphone control for your holiday lights, access to dozens of effects and colors, multiple holiday themes, customizable color options for each product, and a simple setup and management process.

### Is AppLights free to use?

Yes, the AppLights app is free to use. The app works exclusively with AppLights holiday lighting products, which are sold separately.

### Can I use AppLights for indoor and outdoor decorating?

Absolutely. AppLights is perfect for both outdoor and indoor holiday decorating, offering a custom look that is a breeze to manage for any setting.

### What kind of holiday lighting products does AppLights work with?

The AppLights app works exclusively with AppLights® holiday lighting products. These products are designed to be controlled by the app, offering advanced features and customization.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.16 — 2024-11-05

Optimized performance with IOS 18

### 1.2.15 — 2022-12-20

Updated to be compatible with latest IOS

### 1.2.14 — 2020-09-22

1.Performance improvements

### 1.2.13 — 2019-11-13

1.Stability improvements

### 1.2.12 — 2019-10-09

1.Update FAQ link

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