# EcoSmart Live — Grow Amazing Coral

> Wireless control and programming for EcoTech aquarium products. (iPhone/iPad app by EcoTech Marine, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecosmart-live/id703004790 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EcoTech Marine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/703004793)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 105 App Store ratings · 134 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2013-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecosmart-live/id703004790/reviews.md

## What is EcoSmart Live?

Control and program your EcoTech products wirelessly at any time from anywhere, including from your Apple Watch.
- Preview colors on your Radions in Kelvin and RGB scales using an intuitive color wheel
- Preview pump modes and pulse times on your VorTechs and Vectras
- Create and manage Radion and VorTech presets
- Start a thunderstorm or demonstration mode on your Radions
- Make adjustments and preview your daily Radion, VorTech and Vectra schedules
- Manage settings for your all of your EcoTech products
- Create new aquariums as you add new EcoTech products to your profile
- Conveniently access product control as well as Feed Mode from the "Home" screen
- Upgrade your existing EcoSMART VorTech pumps to be compatible with EcoSmart Live (QuietDrive and Vectra pumps are ready out of the box)
- Manage your aquariums with the Device Manager

The EcoSmart Live app is available in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish and Japanese.

* Please note that the app requires an active EcoSmart Live account and was designed for use with a ReefLink.

## Key features

- Wireless control of EcoTech products
- Color previewing (Kelvin/RGB)
- Pump mode and pulse time preview
- Preset creation and management
- Schedule adjustments and preview
- Aquarium and device management

## What do users think of EcoSmart Live?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great control over devices
- 💡 Convenient remote access
- 🔋 Reliable performance

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable firmware updates
- 🔒 Difficult to set up and register

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen not working
- Devices not detected
- Settings not saving properly
- Frequent app crashes

**Most requested features**

- iPad app support
- More customization options
- Improved scheduling and programming
- Better customer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 134)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecosmart-live/id703004790/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I can’t log in

*2026-02-16, version 1.0.27*

This is constant problem. No button for “forgot password”

### 1/5 — Can’t login

*2025-02-02, version 1.0.27*

The actual kit is great but I can no longer login to the app (on iPhone or iPad) and there is no prompt to get a password reminder or re-set. So app is currently useless. Please help. Many thanks

### 1/5 — Dumbest App Ever

*2023-02-23, version 1.0.27*

One buys a light bulb and it doesn’t work. It keeps flashing on and off. Apparently there may be some control using this app. However, when I uploaded the app and tried to sign in I only got the login screen. When I entered a User ID and password the app came back saying user unknown. So how are you supposed to use this app?

### 1/5 — Out of Date

*2023-01-26, version 1.0.27*

This app is outdated, some functions do not work properly on the newer iPhones.

### 1/5 — Good hardware, bad software

*2022-11-18, version 1.0.27*

I just got this dehumidifier and it works perfectly, however the app clearly is not being properly maintained. There is no way to register for the app on my device. It will only allow me to log in with a preexisting account, and I have not found a way to register online that does not link me back to the broken app.

### 2/5 — Going downhill fast, pick another brand

*2022-07-26, version 1.0.27*

App used to work great, but now it’s a mess.  Day after day of login failures. The new parent company isn’t doing its job.   The preprogrammed setting still run, but I can no longer spot control the tank because I can’t reach the controlled devices.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2022-02-01, version 1.0.27*

Latest app update leaves you unable to alter any settings within the actual app. You are presented with a blue screen with the EcoSmart symbol. Eventually figured out I swipe right to login and left to view “items” on my setup…. However I can’t do anything with the items displayed. Can’t access powerhead control, light control, return pump control or even put tank into feed mode. 

Very poor.

### 4/5 — It’s getting better

*2021-12-06, version 1.0.27*

Initially it was hit or miss connecting the vortechs and the radions. Now it’s been rock solid. Any problems I’ve had EcoTech has worked with me and gotten things fixed. Looking forward to what they are brewing up next.

### 3/5 — Email

*2021-05-29, version 1.0.27*

They really need to update how how fast you receive an email on recovering passwords. Not sure why it takes so long. This isn’t the first time I had to recover my password and always seems like it take way to long.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-04-29, version 1.0.27*

The future of fish keeping

## Frequently asked questions about EcoSmart Live

### What does the EcoSmart Live app do?

The EcoSmart Live app allows you to wirelessly control and program your EcoTech aquarium products from anywhere. You can preview colors, adjust pump modes, create presets, and manage schedules for your Radion, VorTech, and Vectra devices.

### What are the key features of EcoSmart Live?

Key features include wireless control of EcoTech products, color previewing on Radions, pump mode adjustments for VorTechs and Vectras, creation of custom presets, scheduling of lighting and pump operations, and management of multiple aquariums and devices.

### Is EcoSmart Live free to use?

Yes, the EcoSmart Live app is available for free. However, it requires an active EcoSmart Live account and is designed for use with a ReefLink device.

### What devices are compatible with EcoSmart Live?

The app is designed for use with EcoTech products, including Radions, VorTechs, and Vectras. Existing EcoSMART VorTech pumps can be upgraded for compatibility, while QuietDrive and Vectra pumps are ready out of the box.

### What are common use cases for EcoSmart Live?

Common use cases include remotely adjusting aquarium lighting colors and schedules, simulating natural phenomena like thunderstorms, managing pump flow and modes, and setting up new aquariums as you add EcoTech products.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.27 — 2019-04-02

Added support for second generation Vectra pumps.

### 1.0.26 — 2018-10-18

General defect fixes.

### 1.0.25 — 2018-04-26

General defect fixes.

### 1.0.24 — 2017-10-06

Defect fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.23 — 2017-09-21

Defect fixes and performance improvements.

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