# BrightFun — user reviews > 44 indexed App Store user reviews of BrightFun by 静华 顾, rated 4.70/5 from 855 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightfun/id1242645297/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightfun/id1242645297.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 663 · 4★ 130 · 3★ 40 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 17 ## What do users think of BrightFun? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - ⭐ Excellent app - 👍 Easy to use - 🔌 Works great with devices - ⏱️ Scheduling features - 🔧 Simple setup **Cons** - 🐛 Connectivity issues - 🔁 Unreliable performance - 🤯 Frustrating to use - 🔒 Lack of integration - 🔍 Difficult to troubleshoot **Commonly reported bugs** - Devices disappearing from app - Schedules not working as expected - Frequent disconnections - Incompatibility with certain routers - App crashes and freezes **Most requested features** - Siri/HomeKit integration - Improved scheduling options - Meteorological data integration - Better organization of devices - Shortcut support ## Newest reviews (12 of 44) ### 3/5 — Ok outlet *2020-10-11, version 1.0.9* Wireless outlet often turn on and off wrong schedule. ### 2/5 — Schedule function stopped working *2019-10-19* The schedule function for my smart plug has stopped working properly. They have actually disappeared (can’t be seen in the app for a device), but they still continue to run at last settings. However, can’t delete or change schedules as a result. Submitted multiple problem reports via the app with no response. Have tried deleting and reinstalling app, but this has not fixed the problem. ### 4/5 — Useless! *2019-08-16, version 1.0.7* This worked initially connected to Google home and through the app on iPhone. If google failed to connect then the app could still control light. There were some random switching on of lights not commanded by me at the same time every morning? No timers or schedules set up this was weird and puzzling? Now after the recent update the app won’t work saying its offline and google won’t connect? I’ve tried everything removed from list reconnected, reset router, Yadda yadda, Company is no help, typical replies reset remove or add new router, yeah I’ve got cupboards full of new routers christ! Sort it out. ### 4/5 — Works good but no Apple integration *2019-03-17, version 1.0.6* Works with my app and with schedules. But I cannot integrate it with Apple Home ### 4/5 — Siri Support/ Homekit *2019-03-12* The app is great and the appliances are fantastic! It would be awesome if the lights get support for Siri shortcuts to make the whole user experience more intuitive! ### 4/5 — Siri shortcut *2019-01-07, version 1.0.6* Works well but would be perfect if it could work with Siri. ### 4/5 — good app with possible improvements *2018-12-21, version 1.0.6* The app works well and allows to create schedules and timers. The paring process can sometime be a bit painful, but in the end, with same patience, it always worked fine for me. Would be great being able to use the meteorological data to turn on and off devices, or connect those to an external sensor. ### 2/5 — Not reliable!! *2018-11-08* Great product WHEN it works. I’ve put in many complaints about the inconsistency and it hasn’t been fixed. It stays offline, so you can’t turn on your lights ☹️😣 ### 5/5 — Ronnie *2018-10-25, version 1.0.6* Great little app ### 3/5 — Ok *2018-07-23* It works Ok. It can be improved though. I.e., once a preset function like Good Morning is deleted, it cannot be added again—at least you can’t add the original sunrise icon again. ### 5/5 — App works great *2018-06-16* App works great. Have multiple plugs around the home. I can create schedules to turn thing a off and on from my phone. Pretty cool app. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2018-06-14* We got a pack of 2 but only 1 works ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Randomly Stopped Working *2022-06-06* Just randomly stopped working and no matter what I do, it will not find the smart bulb to reconnect. I’ve restarted the router twice, restarted my phone, unscrewed/screwed back in the bulb, reset the bulb, made sure I’m using the right WiFi option, have tried every lighting option on the app- literally tried everything, and it still doesn’t want to work anymore. The help pages on the app is a joke, just says the same thing everywhere. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-01-27* Can’t get it to connect to my wifi. Even more frustrating it makes me type it all in. If I jump to another app to copy my password it erases my network. When I go to connect it takes for ever, my screen locks and when I open it the app has closed ### 1/5 — awful *2019-12-16* app is glitchy, cannot get anything to connect or any devices to even show up. once they do and I try to connect “connection timed out” pops up. waste of time and money ### 1/5 — Constantly drops connection and times out when re-adding *2019-09-27* I am using one Piper & Olive Smart Bulb with this app. It is always disconnecting from the bulb (not an issue with my network) and when I try to re add the bulb to the network/app it gets to 100% and says “Connection Times Out.” Putting the bulb in pairing mode works (it flashes when looking for the app/network connection) and goes solid when the app gets to 9%. Then errors out at 100%. I simply can’t use the bulb as a smart bulb anymore. About to try a different app. 😒 ### 1/5 — Can not connect to xfinity router *2019-04-08* Could not connect Maxonar LED Rope Lights to my home network. Tried splitting router bands with separate passwords, but no joy. Don’t waste your time. Get a different device that does not use software dependent on single-band technology. Or one that does not use this app. ### 1/5 — The new update *2018-10-17* I do have wifi smart plug and after the update I had to creat an account. I can’t find my plug in the list. So the only way to turn the switch on is by myself not using the app. 😠 I hope to find a solution asap ### 1/5 — Didn’t last long *2018-10-03, version 1.0.5* Worked for a while now telling me to update app when it’s all up to date won’t let me sign in ### 1/5 — Stop working after update *2018-09-26, version 1.0.5* After the recent app update, my device has been removed from the list and unable to add the device back to the app. Help ! ### 1/5 — Not user friendly *2018-05-12, version 1.0.4* I am very disappointed . I am a somewhat savy tech person however, getting these lights linked to my WiFi has proven very difficult and I do not recommend them . ### 1/5 — Frustrating as hell! *2017-12-27, version 1.0.3* Does not connect as indicated! Have spent over 3 hours just trying to get ONE to connect as indicated. No such luck! Can’t find anyone that supports this device... ugh! Waste of money! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Apple HomeKit *2023-04-08, version 2.0.0* Do I work with Apple HomeKit? ### 5/5 — Perfect *2020-11-15* Works great, never had an issue at all Very easy setup. Flawless app. ### 5/5 — Works great *2020-02-16, version 1.0.9* The apps works great ### 5/5 — Scheduling *2020-01-24* Schedule needs sunset and sunrise settings otherwise they are pretty good. ### 5/5 — Brilliant App *2019-06-12, version 1.0.7* We are temporarily in a mobile and this app has been a god sent during the winter months. 100% control over our heating ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2019-05-16* Easy to use and have been using it for a year now with zero problems! Love it! ### 5/5 — WIFI Plug *2019-03-09, version 1.0.6* My WIFI plug is very good and it works well with my things I have two of them ### 5/5 — Rubbish. Don’t waste your money *2018-12-13, version 1.0.6* The app support link here goes to a website called Frankever.com Which is a shop. If hopefully you’re checking this app before buying the hardware then don’t. It is designed by halfwits and managed by idiots. We had this app for time now, our devices are all up-to-date, but suddenly the schedule facility (with which you can set times for your smart devices to turn on or off) doesn’t work. Heads up don’t bother with these halfwits or the hardware this app supports! ### 5/5 — Shortcuts *2018-11-05, version 1.0.6* It’s just missing Siri shortcuts and normal shortcuts to quickly turn something on and off. ### 5/5 — Fixit *2018-11-02, version 1.0.6* Very simple, easy connect; make life acceptable. --- *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 2026-06-10.*