# Firestorm for LIFX — Fire effects

> Dynamic fire effects and ambient sounds for LIFX smart lights. (iPhone/iPad app by Scott Dodson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestorm-for-lifx/id1179113220 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scott Dodson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestorm-for-lifx/id1179113220/reviews.md

## What is Firestorm for LIFX?

Set the mood using your LIFX lights. Watch your lights glow and flicker to the sounds of a fire.*

*Internet connection and LIFX Cloud account required

FIRES

• Candlelight — Flickering flame from a candle in the wind
• Lava — Molten rock rises and oozes out of the volcano
• Fireplace — Glowing fire with wood crackling as it burns
• Campfire — Flames dance quickly in the campsite fire
• Fireworks — Bursts of color with explosions and crackles

SETTINGS

Fire
• Toggle fire sound effects
• Toggle fireworks crackle sound effects
• Change fire audio: Default, Lava, Fireplace, Campfire
• Change fire volume
• Toggle fire light effects
• Toggle zone control
• Change fireworks light effects delay (Wireless audio delay offset)
• Change speed: Default, Very Slow, Slow, Medium, Fast
• Change color of the fire light effects
• Change brightness of the fire light effects

Background Sounds
• Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs
• Change background sounds volume

General
• Change default end state: On, Off, Revert
• Change sleep end state: On, Off, Revert
• Select mode to automatically start when app opens
• Choose time to automatically stop selected mode
• Choose time to automatically restart selected mode when sleep timer ends, enabling recurring cycle

LIGHTS / GROUPS

Select one or more lights for your fire light show on the Lights/Groups tab. Choose a group that you set up using your LIFX app, or create a new group in the Firestorm for LIFX app. To edit an in-app group in the list, swipe the item to the left and tap the pencil icon. When you add, remove, or change lights, pull down the list to refresh.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Sleep Timer — Set a timer complemented with an audio fade-out feature. Choose the state of your lights after the timer ends with the Sleep End State setting.
• Bluetooth and AirPlay Support — Connect to Bluetooth speakers directly, or connect to speakers with AirPlay using the Control Center. Adjust the Delay Light FX setting to offset any wireless audio delay.

Please contact me at support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev if you experience any issues. I'd love to hear your thoughts and appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the app. I want to continue to improve Firestorm for LIFX and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott

## Key features

- Multiple fire effect types
- Customizable sound effects
- Ambient background sounds
- Adjustable light colors and brightness
- Sleep timer with fade-out
- Bluetooth and AirPlay support

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestorm-for-lifx/id1179113220/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-12-10*

Doesn’t work with light strip, don’t waste your money, what a joke.

**Developer response:** Hi Martin, the app does work with the LIFX Lightstrip. Please make sure the lightstrip is connected to the LIFX Cloud in the LIFX app. Contact support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev for more help.

### 1/5 — Not worth your money

*2021-07-08*

Absolutely horrible. If you want to change the brightness on the light you can go ahead and cook dinner because it won’t change for a hot minute as like anything else you change in the settings. And all the light does in any of the modes is just brighten and dim while change colors on solid red yellow and orange. If you’re looking for it to look like actual campfire lights behind your tv like me, this ain’t it.

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear you don't like the app. There may have been an issue with the LIFX network at the time you tried the app. You can check the status at https://status.lifx.com/. As for the fire effects, please try adjusting the Flicker Rate under Settings. This will override the default flicker rate for all modes. You may prefer a slower flicker rate for the Campfire mode. Please contact support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev if you have any questions.

### 5/5 — Pretty Cool

*2021-06-18*

Works exactly as advertised with the LIFX bulbs; I love how it’s more customizable than LIFX’s own effects. I can’t wait to see more effects come from this developer, and I’ll be using new ones if they come in the future. It be cool if you made a whole app dedicated to customizing effects for these bulbs. Pretty cool app.

## Frequently asked questions about Firestorm for LIFX

### What is Firestorm for LIFX?

Firestorm for LIFX allows you to create dynamic fire effects and ambient soundscapes using your LIFX smart lights. You can choose from various fire types like candlelight or a campfire, customize sound effects, and set background sounds to enhance your home's atmosphere.

### Does Firestorm for LIFX work offline?

No, an internet connection and a LIFX Cloud account are required for Firestorm for LIFX to function. This is necessary to control your smart lights and access cloud-based features.

### What fire effects are available in Firestorm for LIFX?

Firestorm for LIFX offers several fire effects, including Candlelight, Lava, Fireplace, Campfire, and Fireworks. Each effect can be customized with different settings for sound, light, and speed.

### Can I control the sound effects in Firestorm for LIFX?

Yes, you can toggle fire sound effects and fireworks crackle sound effects. You can also change the fire audio to different presets like Default, Lava, Fireplace, or Campfire, and adjust the fire volume.

### How does the sleep timer work in Firestorm for LIFX?

The sleep timer in Firestorm for LIFX allows you to set a duration for the effects to run, accompanied by an audio fade-out feature. You can also configure the state of your lights after the timer ends.

### What devices is Firestorm for LIFX compatible with?

Firestorm for LIFX is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It requires iOS 4.3 or later to run.

### How often is Firestorm for LIFX updated?

The latest version of Firestorm for LIFX is 3.7.1, released on February 28, 2026. The app was originally released on December 2, 2016, indicating regular updates for improvements and new features.

### What is the price of Firestorm for LIFX?

Firestorm for LIFX is a paid application, available for $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7.1 — 2026-02-28

Need help? Email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev

- added zone control for supported lights (e.g., Lightstrips, String Lights)
- fixed Fireworks mode bug

### 3.7.0 — 2026-02-27

Need help? Email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev

- added zone control for supported lights (e.g., Lightstrips, String Lights)
- fixed compatibility issue

### 3.6.0 — 2025-08-20

Need help? Please email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev

- fixed compatibility issue

### 3.4.2 — 2022-05-30

Need help? Please email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev

- fixed iPad compatibility issue

### 3.4.0 — 2022-05-26

Need help? Please email support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev

- added Fireworks Light FX Delay under Settings to compensate for wireless audio delay
- fixed compatibility issue

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All apps by Scott Dodson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1033778296

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