# ColorStream+

> Smart lighting control app for customizable light shows and timers. (iPhone/iPad app by Seasonal Specialties LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorstream-plus/id1616139228 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Seasonal Specialties LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/892864133)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2,013 App Store ratings · 122 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: British English, French (France), German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), Swedish
- Released: 2022-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorstream-plus/id1616139228/reviews.md

## What is ColorStream+?

- Create your own light show using the Philips ColorStream +™ customizable lighting system. Control your lights from your smart phone or tablet using the ColorStream +™ app. The easy to use app allows you to adjust the color, brightness or function of your ColorStream +™ lights. Simple Bluetooth connectivity allows for up to 4 sets to be grouped together, and you can choose from multiple functions on each set.

Customize your light show:
• Functions: Choose from multiple preprogrammed functions, with brightness control available on some functions.  From select sets, chose steady on colors.
• Timer:  Set multiple timers

## Key features

- Create custom light shows
- Adjust color and brightness
- Select from multiple functions
- Set multiple timers
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Group up to 4 light sets

## What do users think of ColorStream+?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app navigation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/connecting lights
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 💡 Lack of solid color modes
- 🕰️ Timer functionality issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and disconnects
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Inconsistent color/mode behavior

**Most requested features**

- Add more color options
- Improve timer functionality
- Enhance music sync capabilities
- Allow for individual light control
- Provide better group management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 122)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorstream-plus/id1616139228/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Way limited

*2026-02-17, version 1.8*

The timer options are extremely limited and the connection to the lights takes more steps than it should. It has a lot of potential but unless you want flashing lights with basic colors the timer setting won’t work for you

### 1/5 — Tons of potential, but falls short

*2025-12-17, version 1.6*

Great idea and the lights are durable from one season to the next, but the connection to control the lights from a cell phone is weak and impractical.  The software version needs to be updated with better color options as the current options are limited (unless you are into tacky color modes).  Out of all the color modes, there are really only 2-3 that would’t fall under an ordinance violation for obnoxious combinations.  If the software update could include more practical options, and the cell phone control signal was more than ten feet from the unit, i would have given 5 stars and a raving review.  Unfortunately these lights are stuck in their original 1.6 version over the 3 years that i have owned them.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2025-12-07, version 1.6*

Reinstall app every time you try to connect. 1. Enable Bluetooth. 2. Reinstall app. 3. Open app and swipe down and wait for light to show up. 4. Select it.

### 1/5 — Horrible App

*2025-12-06, version 1.6*

The connectivity is always dropping and the app always crashes

### 1/5 — Out of date functions

*2025-12-06, version 1.6*

It’s clear Phillips doesn’t maintain the UX for this app. Very poor. Functionality is clunky. Doesn’t remember settings day to day. Settings on app don’t match output of lights (eg my all says white lights but really it’s multicolor).

### 1/5 — App is not working

*2025-11-30, version 1.6*

As of 2025, nothing in the app is working with the Tree feature. I deleted and reinstalled the entire app, but the only function that still works is the “Off” option.

### 3/5 — Mode doesn’t stay set

*2025-11-24, version 1.6*

The timer works, but it always turns on to a different mode that for which it’s set. It drives me crazy!

### 1/5 — Icicle lights

*2025-11-16, version 1.6*

Purchase lights last year and put them back up this year only for them not to work.

### 1/5 — Return these horrible lights

*2025-11-16, version 1.6*

Phillips should be ashamed of this product. Absolute disgrace.

### 1/5 — Easily the worst app

*2025-11-13, version 1.6*

I’m using this godawful piece of garbage for the second year in a row and it’s somehow gotten even worse? It’s an app by Philips that cannot find the Philips product it was made expressly to support, even while standing right next to said product. Guess I’ll chuck all my Philips light sets into the sea?

## Frequently asked questions about ColorStream+

### What does the ColorStream+ app do?

The ColorStream+ app allows you to create and control custom light shows using the Philips ColorStream+ lighting system. You can adjust the color, brightness, and select from various preprogrammed functions for your lights.

### How do I connect my lights to the app?

The app uses simple Bluetooth connectivity to connect to your ColorStream+ lights. This allows for easy control directly from your smart phone or tablet.

### Can I control multiple sets of lights?

Yes, you can group up to four sets of ColorStream+ lights together using the app's Bluetooth connectivity. This enables you to create synchronized light shows across multiple units.

### Does the app have any scheduling features?

The app includes a timer function that allows you to set multiple timers for your lights. This can be useful for automating your lighting experience.

### Is the ColorStream+ app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the ColorStream+ app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-01-22

1.  Reduce number of permissions required.
2.  Improved timer functionality.
3.  Squashed bugs.

### 1.7 — 2026-01-20

Fix known issues

### 1.6 — 2023-12-11

Fix crash issue when searching for devices on some models。

### 1.5 — 2023-02-10

1.Add monochrome light control.
2.Fix text errors.

### 1.3 — 2022-06-08

1. Fix the problems found.
2. Adjust some interface adaptation issues.

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