Never got it working.
I own three GVM 800D lights. I was not able to get this app to sync with any of them. I can't tell you how great the app is as a remote for the lights because it simply won't connect to them. It's garbage. The lights seem to work just fine except for the fact that the app will not connect to them. This app is worthless.
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Frustratingly Frustrating
It might seem like a First World problem that I can’t just get up and switch the lights on and off manually, but because of where my lights are positioned it’s very, VERY inconvenient to do so. If only this app were a reasonable alternative. It’s not.
Instructions for my lights say that the app should have a Switch Device setting option. It doesn’t. There’s a channel selector, but apparently that’s not relevant to my lights, so why does that appear? And there’s a headset icon that, when tapped, just locks up the app for 30 or so seconds.
Of course, I echo the complaints of other reviewers: it’s extremely frustrating that each light needs to be on a separate ad hoc network to be controlled. I’ll go further and say that it’s ridiculous for these lights to be controlled over an ad hoc network instead of by Bluetooth. Changing networks three times to simply turn them on and return to my Internet connection (and doing it again to turn them off) leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Finally, let me just suggest to the developer that they pay a small stipend to somebody for whom English is their first language and clean up the app.
Instructions for my lights say that the app should have a Switch Device setting option. It doesn’t. There’s a channel selector, but apparently that’s not relevant to my lights, so why does that appear? And there’s a headset icon that, when tapped, just locks up the app for 30 or so seconds.
Of course, I echo the complaints of other reviewers: it’s extremely frustrating that each light needs to be on a separate ad hoc network to be controlled. I’ll go further and say that it’s ridiculous for these lights to be controlled over an ad hoc network instead of by Bluetooth. Changing networks three times to simply turn them on and return to my Internet connection (and doing it again to turn them off) leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Finally, let me just suggest to the developer that they pay a small stipend to somebody for whom English is their first language and clean up the app.
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The app is pointless
The app’s interface is absolute garbage and so is the Wi-Fi connection feature to connect to the light. While I’m able to connect to one light, there is no way to connect to multiple lights. Other reviews have pointed out the same thing and I was hoping that this issue had been fixed. The app shows different channels, but there is no way to set the lights to a specific channel and have them all connect since they each have their own Wi-Fi signal. I’ve also heard. About being able to slave the other lights to the master, but the lights that I purchased don’t have any kind of mode button or a way to know which one of the three lights is a master.. If you just bought these lights and can return them, do it and save yourself the headache.
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The worst APP ever!
Please overhaul this app; it's unreliable, connecting inconsistently. It's frustrating to wait for a stable connection or reconnect to WiFi. Why should I need this much patience for it to function?
Invest in redesigning this outdated app. Allocate more funds and hire skilled developers. Realize the app's antiquity and consider adding a convenient home Screen widget for quicker light control access, or at least offer a purchasable remote.
Invest in redesigning this outdated app. Allocate more funds and hire skilled developers. Realize the app's antiquity and consider adding a convenient home Screen widget for quicker light control access, or at least offer a purchasable remote.
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Update app does work not on iPhone 14 Pro Max works on iPad Pro
App was connected to iPhone 14 Pro Max an did not work I put the light panels away an something said try on the iPad Pro 12inch 6 gen it worked on this device. So I tried the other light it worked as well.
App developer check for iPhone connection
App developer check for iPhone connection
The App Makes the Lights Worthless
When I picked up the GVM 50RS lights, I was excited to begin creating with them!
I mounted them up on a truss since they would be accessible with the app!
Well, they are completely worthless since the app is the single worst user experience I have ever had to deal with. 45 minutes of refreshing WiFi, changing networks, restarting my phone and tablet, all trying to get this app to work.
And the worst possible outcome is if you get the lights to turn on…because then you have to do the same wrestling for almost an hour to get them to reconnect so you can turn them off.
It’s truly bewildering how something so common (remote connection to a light) is so utterly broken. If I could return my lights, I would… but they are actually worth less than nothing since they cost me client’s time and money.
I actually threw these in the trash and ate the loss. Avoid at all costs.
I mounted them up on a truss since they would be accessible with the app!
Well, they are completely worthless since the app is the single worst user experience I have ever had to deal with. 45 minutes of refreshing WiFi, changing networks, restarting my phone and tablet, all trying to get this app to work.
And the worst possible outcome is if you get the lights to turn on…because then you have to do the same wrestling for almost an hour to get them to reconnect so you can turn them off.
It’s truly bewildering how something so common (remote connection to a light) is so utterly broken. If I could return my lights, I would… but they are actually worth less than nothing since they cost me client’s time and money.
I actually threw these in the trash and ate the loss. Avoid at all costs.
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App is glitchy and won’t connect
I’ve been trying to connect my lights for the past 4 hours without success. I regret buying these lights cause this app is garbage and no one seems to be working on it.
Wow!
I paid nearly $400 for a set of these a few years back. I only recently opened them to try using for live streaming. I can’t find ANY helpful information how to get them to work properly. Tried BOTH these GVM mobile apps. I’m just SHOCKED for the cost they are not more user friendly. The connection making its own wifi? Seems just like a bad design. I am stuck with one color brightness and no way to navigate or use different “effects” as advertise on that page in the menu I can’t switch from “Lightning” Very disappointed I thought I had some high quality lights put up for when I needed them.
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Amazon VisaHorrible Wi-Fi connection
It doesn’t even attempt to connect
I’ve watched many YouTube videos and they all say the same.
Please for the love of lights fix this
I’ve watched many YouTube videos and they all say the same.
Please for the love of lights fix this
Connection hints are very helpful
A connection hints will pop up at startup. Follow its steps, and I can quickly control my light. Thank you
Just connect to WiFi
Just connect the mobile phone to WiFi, and my light can be controlled.
Good product, can't put it down to describe
It’s good,I can control my lights
The lights are so cool
I like these lights, and this App helps me control them well.
Please take a note from Sidus Link
This is extremely annoying to use with the Wi-Fi connection. Some sort of Bluetooth connect would be great. Sidus Link does this extremely well.
Multiple light control
Currently in order to control multiple lights you need to manually set all lights to a single channel. Set the color. Then change the channel manually of the lights which you want to stay that color. So if 2 of the lights are the color i want and all 3 are on channel 11. I will change the channel of the lights i want to keep to 9 then the remaining light can be changed to a new color.
The problem is when you change the channel in the app the channel of the light changes as well. This is pointless. The channel of the light should be changed manually with the buttons on the light. The channel of the app should only effect which lights are being controlled. It should not change the channel that the light is set to. Please fix and it will be a 5 star app.
The problem is when you change the channel in the app the channel of the light changes as well. This is pointless. The channel of the light should be changed manually with the buttons on the light. The channel of the app should only effect which lights are being controlled. It should not change the channel that the light is set to. Please fix and it will be a 5 star app.
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Private MAC address kills connection
I love your products this app only has one tiny flaw: iOS automatically connect with a private MAC address every time it refresh his Wi-Fi. By default, this MAC address switching breaks the conversation between the light and the iOS device. I found control to be very smooth when connected, but the light could jump back to a pre-app-modified-state when the iOS device reconnected. Fix that tiny bug and you’re golden. Respond to this review when it is fixed and I will be your first five star review. As an app developer myself, I can’t imagine giving one star to this over such a tiny flaw. Keep up the great work.
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Don’t waste your time and money on GVM
If I could give 0 stars I would! Even -5 stars would be perfect! The worst app I’ve ever came across. It’s pretty simple to create an app that just connects to the same brand lights I bought! Nope. The instructions do not match the app. A Chinese knock off desk instruction Manual is clearer than this 💀 I recommend Govee! They have no issues and actually works. Can’t wait to get my money back from GVM. BEWARE
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Unusable
Worst app ever - at least the knobs on the lights work
Glitchy, but works!
Figured it out despite the UX!
1st: Turn WiFi mode on one of the lights
2nd: Open WiFi and connect, password “gvm_admin”
3rd: Open app and it should show the color wheel immediately!
Channel number seemed irrelevant, but play around with that as well.
Super happy to have gotten it to work and it blows my mind that I can control the colors from an app. I originally thought I needed 10 different colored sheets, ha! Technology is amazing.
4-stars because eventually it worked 🥳
1st: Turn WiFi mode on one of the lights
2nd: Open WiFi and connect, password “gvm_admin”
3rd: Open app and it should show the color wheel immediately!
Channel number seemed irrelevant, but play around with that as well.
Super happy to have gotten it to work and it blows my mind that I can control the colors from an app. I originally thought I needed 10 different colored sheets, ha! Technology is amazing.
4-stars because eventually it worked 🥳
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App Doesn’t Connect... or seem to work!
The physical Lights seem solid, but the app feature that remotely controls them won’t get past “connecting”.
What’s the deal?
The manual doesn’t explain how to solve this — don’t even know if this feature even works or if it’s a scam to sell the product :/
Seems to be a common problem — Can you please explain what’s going on or how to solve it?
For now 1 star.
What’s the deal?
The manual doesn’t explain how to solve this — don’t even know if this feature even works or if it’s a scam to sell the product :/
Seems to be a common problem — Can you please explain what’s going on or how to solve it?
For now 1 star.
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