Won’t let me sign up
Says the privacy page won’t load. So app won’t work.
Incorrectly reports status
App constantly says ‘Foobot not connected to internet’ when in fact it could be anything - e.g. phone isn’t connected, poor connection, just taking a while. Overly simplistic implementation as EVERY time my device at homes connection is, in fact, just fine. Surprising given cost of the device.
Years of good service
I bought my Foobot in 2016! I’m impressed with how it quietly continues to work. Whereas most smart home equipment needs to be paired with a hub, I can use this app to check my home temperature, humidity, and pollution from anywhere.
It’s amazing what you can learn: did someone leave the window open? Doing the cleaning? Next door has burnt their dinner? It’s all charted.
It’s amazing what you can learn: did someone leave the window open? Doing the cleaning? Next door has burnt their dinner? It’s all charted.
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Unable to login
On-screen keyboard on my phone completely covers the password field on the login screen, so I’m unable to login. At this time the app is useless and has signs of non/existent quality control.
Can’t login iPhone 12 appears Developement has stooped
Can’t login iPhone 12
Terrible design and worse customer service
The app is buggy, slow to update, and customer service is terrible.
LED Timer stopped working
I was happy with the Foobot and app, but the LED timer setting stopped working recently in the app.
DON’T BUY A FOOBOT YET
Bad UI all the way down to something as no brainer as using a slider that goes from midnight to midnight for setting time that the LEDs are on. What if someone works night shift? What if someone wants them to come on exactly at 8:00? Can’t set either of those because .. slider. Review basic UI design principles or test on some folks (not us) who can give feedback *before* you release.
NOT to imply that that is representative of all the issues, it isn’t, but simply that they can’t even get the simplest thing right. Read other reviews for the major bugs like wrong data, etc.
NOT to imply that that is representative of all the issues, it isn’t, but simply that they can’t even get the simplest thing right. Read other reviews for the major bugs like wrong data, etc.
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Color scheme on app changed
Can you please bring back the old color scheme from a year ago? Now it is monochromatic. It’s more difficult to use now.
Poor quality and even poorer customer service
My Foobot lasted a few weeks before it would not connect to my phone anymore. I contacted customer service and after many emails they sent me a replacement foobot that did not work. I then sent that back with money out of my own pocket and they kept on saying They would send another one out and after 10 plus emails later They said they would refund my money which they never did. I think this company is run by a bunch of high school students out of a garage. Look elsewhere for better customer service and better quality.
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Horrible app... just like their support.
These guys are completely incompetent and make a terrible product. Read the other reviews! Mine was dead on arrival. After sending in the confirmed DOA unit, two months of constantly begging for a replacement, and finally offering to go to court because they basically stole my ~$200, I got a refund. Zach Kenny, their "support" rep should be fired. I think he spends most of this day licking the window and eating chocolate soft serve out of the toilet. DONT BUY!
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Waste of time
The device, app and support are all complete rubbish don’t waste your time !
Inaccurate sensor
I have been using this device for four years. In my experience, there are some good and bad things.
Pros: 1- VOC sensor very helpful.
2- the light representative of the AQI simple to Observe even in the distance.
Cons:1- pm2.5 sensor not accurate at all( not even near the correct value).
2- temperature and humidity sensors reported a precise result when you switch it on, but after a while, the results start to shift from the correct value.
3- the app needs to be improved, especially the history page.
Pros: 1- VOC sensor very helpful.
2- the light representative of the AQI simple to Observe even in the distance.
Cons:1- pm2.5 sensor not accurate at all( not even near the correct value).
2- temperature and humidity sensors reported a precise result when you switch it on, but after a while, the results start to shift from the correct value.
3- the app needs to be improved, especially the history page.
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Totally different from android
The android app lets me drill down by the minute by category. The iPhone app lets me view trends. I don’t understand why the functionality is so different.
Very poor app for expensive product
Product seems ok but the app is flaky, the time randomly changes, and the figures displayed don’t update correctly when you select different attributes
Makes the whole product pretty much worthless as the only way to get the data is via the app or website
Makes the whole product pretty much worthless as the only way to get the data is via the app or website
Good idea, poor implementation
The app layout is well-designed and the user interface makes sense. Unfortunately, this app is extremely buggy, almost to the point of being unusable. The main screen frequently shows incorrect info (like, you will see the wrong units on a number) or info that lags behind what is shown on the graph for the latest measurements. When you switch screens to the graphs, it defaults to the hour view. It would be nice if it went to the minutes view because that is usually what I want to check. Also it does not update automatically as new data comes in. You have to go back to the main screen to force an update and then switch back to the graph to see new data.
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It really works!!
Definitely helpful to know the quality of the air your breathing.
Good summary
Gives a good summary of my air. Since I have two units it would be helpful if the name assigned to the unit would appear on the main page. As it is now I must go into settings to discover which unit’s measurements I’m looking at.
Colour scheme is bad
The app used to be pretty good and the latest UI update is ok except the colours. I just hate even opening it up now to even look. Please give us the option for the old colours.
Needs improvement
I’m a new user and the hardware is good but the software needs work. App uses poorly contrasting colours meaning results aren't clear. Light grey text on a white background just doesn't work. Live readings should immediately stand out, they don't, they need to be dark and in bold. The app often doesn't update properly and I need to go to another screen before returning to the original screen to see the new data. The graphs are compressed vertically making it difficult to find where there have been events. However I do like that big events are shown in orange, that does stand out. This version of the app is very new and I hope improvements can, and will, be made.
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