# Brilliant Smart Home System

> Mobile access and control for smart home devices via Brilliant Control hardware. (iPhone/iPad app by Brilliant Home Technology.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-smart-home-system/id1309322606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brilliant Home Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309322605)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,944 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 213 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-smart-home-system/id1309322606/reviews.md

## What is Brilliant Smart Home System?

Get mobile access to your Brilliant Control(s) by downloading and pairing the Brilliant App. 

The Brilliant Control replaces an existing light switch to give you touch and voice control over all of your smart home products. From lights, music, climate, security, and doorbells to whatever comes next, Brilliant connects everyone in the home with controls that are easy to access and use.

With Alexa built in for voice control, a personalizable high resolution display for touch control, and a camera with a privacy shutter for room-to-room video chat, your home is now more than just smart. It’s Brilliant.

The Brilliant App gives you remote/mobile access to your Brilliant Control(s), so you can see and adjust the status of your connected smart home products, turn on/off lights, activate scenes, upload personal photos, and more.

Don’t have a Brilliant Control yet? You can download the app and use our “demo mode” to simulate the mobile experience. 

Key Features

Remote Access
- Control your smart light, climate, and lock devices all from one place - anywhere and anytime.

Live View
- Stay connected via two-way talk with anyone in your home such as kids, guests, housekeepers, and nannies – regardless of whether you are home or away.

Navigate your home the way you want
- Access your smart home devices by room or by device type.

Execute your home automation
- Execute scenes you have created on your Brilliant remotely through your smart phone.

Personalize your Brilliant
- Upload up to 25 personal photos to turn your Brilliant into a digital photo frame.

Access Demo Mode
- Explore how Brilliant can unify and automate your home before you buy. 

Some features require a working internet connection/Wi-Fi on your phone and/or Brilliant.

Product currently sold in the United States and Canada.

## Key features

- Remote smart device control
- Live two-way video chat
- Device and room navigation
- Scene execution
- Personal photo display
- Demo mode simulation

## What do users think of Brilliant Smart Home System?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy and works
- 🚀 Life is easier
- 🚀 Smarter home
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Looks great
- 👍 Fantastic smart home system
- 👍 Annoyed to wow - love app design
- 👍 Fantastic system
- 👍 Brilliant
- 👍 Looks great

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Not for Canadian
- 🐛 The works with LIFX never resolves, never grants access
- 🐛 App didn't work
- 🐛 HORRIBLE
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Nice looking devices, but buggy at times
- 🐛 No longer works on iPad
- 🐛 Misleading claims
- 🐛 Can't hear anything
- 🐛 Please reconsider buying this
- 🐛 Great concept - fails to execute
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 You're forgetting about Canada!
- 🐛 No longer works on iPad
- 🐛 App is garbage
- 🐛 Network connectivity issues literally all the time
- 🐛 Update
- 🐛 Cannot change Control settings from phone
- 🐛 Not really ready
- 🐛 Confusing
- 🐛 Horrible
- 🐛 Not HomeKit compatible
- 🐛 Still no HomeKit
- 🐛 Live View does not work. Ever!
- 🐛 Great hardware, software leaves a lot to be desired.

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't work
- Not for Canadian
- The works with LIFX never resolves, never grants access
- App didn't work
- HORRIBLE
- Glitchy
- Nice looking devices, but buggy at times
- No longer works on iPad
- Misleading claims
- Can't hear anything
- Please reconsider buying this
- Great concept - fails to execute
- Glitchy
- No longer works on iPad
- App is garbage
- Network connectivity issues literally all the time
- Update
- Cannot change Control settings from phone
- Not really ready
- Confusing
- Horrible
- Not HomeKit compatible
- Still no HomeKit
- Live View does not work. Ever!
- Great hardware, software leaves a lot to be desired

**Most requested features**

- No Watch App
- Allow the user to be able to custom organize the lights in whatever order they desire
- HomeKit integration
- Apple Watch app
- Widget
- Integration with MyQ LiftMaster, Lennox iComfort S30 Thermostats and Hayward OmniLogic Pool control
- HomeKit still not completed and no Apple Watch support
- Live View
- Ability to configure devices from the app like you can do on the switches
- TP-Link's KASA integration
- Camera access
- More integration. Needs to work with security cameras or at least work with Zwave type devices
- Scenes on the app
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-smart-home-system/id1309322606/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad wtf

*2026-06-10, version 26.03.18*

Rough design I dont recommend Brilliant at all.  My neighbors hate it too.

### 4/5 — Good but Complicated

*2026-02-19, version 26.02.18*

I have had the system in multiple rooms for a few years.   Programming is complicated.  One single that ties into a second controller has not yet been successfully programmed.   Some integration with other products is not straightforward.   Hope the system matures and more people adopt it - which will help ensure its future.

### 3/5 — When it works it's good

*2026-01-25, version 26.01.21*

When it doesn't, randomly stops working for a day, it sucks.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-10-13, version 25.09.17*

Repeatedly not allowed to log in. Reset password. Uninstalled and redownloaded. Nothing works. For now the system on my wall seems to operate. But the features for remote use, viewing the internal cameras, communication  between units, etc. are unavailable to me. For now it’ll stay in place until I can purchase a new system. Support for brilliant is lacklustre. Most and the company on website doesn’t appear to be doing well. Good luck.

### 2/5 — Not for Canadian

*2025-09-25, version 25.09.17*

Doesn’t have a home setting for Canadian city. There for Local weather etc can not see on display.
Only good for USA.

### 5/5 — Easy and Works

*2025-03-01, version 25.01.08*

This may be the best home automation app. It integrates my lights, Somfy blinds, locks, Sonos and cameras. So easy to use and has a ton of options.

### 1/5 — The works with LIFX never resolves, never grants access

*2024-09-19, version 24.04.17*

The app is very badly manteined, LIFX autorized the access but the app never connect to it, its useless very unsatisfactory

### 1/5 — App didn’t work

*2024-08-22, version 24.04.17*

No matter how many times I try to set up my device I keep getting the same set up error. Nothing will make the app work. Defeats the whole purpose of even having a smart home light switch. I’m very disappointed.

### 1/5 — HORRIBLE

*2024-07-04, version 24.04.17*

THIS COMPANY HAS NOT RESPONDED TO ME OR ANSWERED THE PHONE FOR 5 DAYS DO YOURSELF A BIG BIG BIG FAVOUR DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-05-18, version 24.04.17*

App works really good. 

Only thing is I wish it worked with MyQ

## Frequently asked questions about Brilliant Smart Home System

### What does the Brilliant Smart Home System app do?

The Brilliant Smart Home System app provides mobile access to your Brilliant Control devices. It allows you to remotely manage and control all your connected smart home products, including lights, climate, security, and doorbells, from anywhere.

### What are the key features of the Brilliant app?

Key features include remote access to control devices, live view for two-way communication with people in your home, the ability to navigate devices by room or type, execute pre-created scenes, and personalize your Brilliant Control with personal photos.

### Is the Brilliant app free to download and use?

Yes, the app is free to download. You can use the demo mode to simulate the experience. Some features require a working internet connection and the Brilliant Control hardware, which is a separate purchase.

### What devices are compatible with the Brilliant Smart Home System?

The app is designed to work with Brilliant Controls, which in turn connect to a wide range of smart home products such as lights, climate control systems, security devices, and doorbells. The product is currently sold in the United States and Canada.

### How can I use the Brilliant app if I don't have a Brilliant Control yet?

If you do not yet own a Brilliant Control, you can download the app and utilize its 'demo mode.' This feature allows you to explore and simulate the mobile experience of managing a smart home with Brilliant before making a purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.08.05 — 2026-08-25

We're always working hard to improve your experience with Brilliant and build an awesome product. Here is the latest update: 
- Brilliant now works with Johnson Controls IQ5 Security Panels. You can now Arm & Disarm your IQ5 Security System using your Brilliant Controls in your home
- Additional bug fixes and improvements in the mobile app

### 26.07.22 — 2026-08-04

Bug fixes and maintenance changes.

### 26.07.08 — 2026-07-21

We are excited to release Brilliant Max and automated Modes that help you get the most out of your smart home. Away and Vacation Mode give you peace of mind when you’re away from home, including geolocation, presence alerts, and light randomization. This release also adds support for Shelly sensors, so you can automate more of your home. With more to come soon!

### 26.04.15 — 2026-06-10

A new update from Brilliant
We're always working hard to improve your experience with Brilliant and build an awesome product. Here's the latest update to check out across iOS.
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 26.03.18 — 2026-03-11

Brilliant now works with BluOS-enabled speakers and players. Play, pause, adjust volume, and switch between rooms — right alongside your lights, thermostat, and other smart home controls. Set up scenes that pair audio with lighting so everything works together the way you want it.

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