# HomeBrite — user reviews > 170 indexed App Store user reviews of HomeBrite by Feit Electric, rated 1.40/5 from 1,083 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebrite/id1022520208/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebrite/id1022520208.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 62 · 4★ 29 · 3★ 38 · 2★ 46 · 1★ 908 ## What do users think of HomeBrite? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Useful features like scheduling, dimming, and remote control - ⏱️ Quick setup and installation - 🔋 Long-lasting bulbs **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues - 🤖 Poor app interface and user experience - 🔍 Difficulty connecting and pairing bulbs - 🕰️ Unreliable scheduling and timer functionality - 🚫 Lack of customer support and updates **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or when trying to access features - Bulbs randomly turn on/off or lose connection - Schedules and timers not working as expected **Most requested features** - Integrate with smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit - Improve scheduling and automation options - Add more customization and control options in the app ## Newest reviews (20 of 170) ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2024-05-29, version 2.1.0* Which makes expensive bulbs worthless ### 1/5 — App Won’t Work *2024-05-18, version 2.1.0* App won’t even open on my iPhone. Two of my four lights are turned off, and can only be turned back on through the app, which I cannot open. ### 1/5 — HomeBrite *2024-03-17, version 2.1.0* App does not work!!! ### 1/5 — Do NOT get this app - does not work! *2023-12-14, version 2.1.0* My homebrite system stopped working several months ago. The app won’t even open now on my iPhone. Tried resetting. Tried everything. This is total junk. Apple should remove it from the App Store. ### 1/5 — App won’t even open *2023-10-11, version 2.1.0* Lights are expensive and the app won’t even open to link the smart lights. Worst product ever. Save yourself some money and just buy yourself a regular light. ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing *2023-07-16, version 2.1.0* As of 2023 July the app keeps crashing on iPhone X. Login is not possible. ### 1/5 — Same as all the other recent reviews *2023-06-20, version 2.1.0* App hasn't been updated in years. Now it only crashes when trying to open it. It needs to be removed from the store. ### 1/5 — Unsupported on iOS 16 *2023-05-23, version 2.1.0* The app crashes every time you try to log in. ### 1/5 — Thumbs down *2023-04-17, version 2.1.0* See previous comment. Spot on. It’s an expensive LED bulb. The app is unreliable. If I could give it “0” stars I would. ### 1/5 — Worst *2023-04-16, version 2.1.0* After iOS upgrade I can no longer use the app that controls the lightbulbs. Company does not respond nor support the US/Canada. Waste of money. ### 1/5 — DO NOT waste your money. *2023-03-06, version 2.1.0* These are absolute junk! The app doesn’t work and there’s no customer service. When I try using the app, it just flashes on the off. Tried my iPhone and iPad. And don’t bother trying to call feit (or whatever) electric. Your just wasting more of your time. ### 1/5 — App Has Failed *2023-02-23, version 2.1.0* 2023 and Feit still has nor fixed this app. Can’t sign in and can’t control these expensive bulbs. No control Feit has will control my bulbs. They do not care! Don’t purchase! ### 1/5 — App and Bulbs Do Not Not Work… *2023-01-12, version 2.1.0* I have 6 bulbs in my backyard that worked when I first bought them and setup the app. Now when I go to the app it just comes on and disappears from my iPhone. The bulbs still work from a wall switch but I am unable to have any control of them like in the beginning like turning on/off or dimming! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-01-02, version 2.1.0* I have had the bulb for years just decided to install it snd the app keeps crashing won’t load won’t do anything. Not work it ### 1/5 — Update the app! *2022-10-10, version 2.1.0* This product failed miserably. Still have the bulb, but app won’t load to control the bulb. ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2022-09-28, version 2.1.0* Push a button and it exits the app ad you’re back to the home screen. What a mess. ### 1/5 — Terrible App *2022-07-12, version 2.1.0* Had purchased 8 of these bulbs they worked fine and all of the sudden one day they stopped responding to the app . Then after 6 hours on various phone calls they say the app is no longer supported . ### 1/5 — USA is apparently a “country/region” not supported. *2022-07-05, version 2.1.0* After updating the app, I was asked to sign back into my account using my phone number. After choosing +1 for the US and putting in my phone number, I was informed that the country/region wasn’t supported. For real? ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2022-05-23, version 2.1.0* App crashes when any option is selected, ridiculous. ### 1/5 — App crashes on every action *2022-04-30, version 2.1.0* Right from installation this software crashes constantly. you cant even use it. Don’t waste your time. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Garbage *2025-12-13, version 2.1.0* This app is trash! No guidance on how to register. Once I did get registered, the app keeps crashing. Now I have to return this stupid bulb because the company can’t make a good app to pair with it. ### 1/5 — Terrible App *2025-11-17, version 2.1.0* This app constantly crashes and won’t let me connect to my light bulbs! I highly recommended you return this light or smash it for fun! ### 1/5 — Terrible App *2025-10-31, version 2.1.0* It doesn’t even let you to create an account. Truly a disaster. ### 1/5 — F Feit🤬 *2025-06-22, version 2.1.0* I’ll never buy Feit bulbs again. After spending a bunch of money on bulbs, the app is completely useless. And the a-holes at Feit haven’t updated it years. Badly run corporation 🤦🏻‍♂️ ### 1/5 — App does not work‼️😖😖🤬🤬 *2025-06-16, version 2.1.0* I have been trying to use this app for an hour now it does not work. It says I’m registered but I put in my email address hit submit and it disappears like magic. So I go out to re-enter the app it won’t open. And because I’ve had the boat more than 30 days. I can’t even return it plus I can’t use it and it was not cheap‼️ This is frustrating, very frustrating. Now you can see why people do some of the crazy things they do. Because one day, THIS might be what breaks the camels back. I’m just sayin…. ### 1/5 — This app does not work *2025-04-07, version 2.1.0* Cannot even register. Crashing. Nonsensical suggestions. No options. How can they even sell this? ### 1/5 — App doesn't work, it crashes *2025-04-04, version 2.1.0* App doesn't work it crashes it won't even let me register. It just completely shuts off. My iPhone is completely up-to-date. ### 1/5 — Junk *2025-03-05, version 2.1.0* Can’t register and can’t connect. Try all reset instructions. NO GOOD!!! Take back to store!!!!! ### 1/5 — Garbage *2025-01-25, version 2.1.0* The HomeBrite app does not work one bit. It keeps on crashing. I am up to date on iOS and it just keeps shutting down. I found some bulbs that use this app and I can’t even get pass the login screen. Feit Electric needs to do better. Until a representative from the company responds to this issue, I will not purchase another product from them again. If this app is not to be used, remove it from the store or at least put some notification in the app that a different app is now required since it would be differing from the original packaging provided with the bulbs. iOS 18.2.1 iPhone 11 ### 1/5 — app constantly crashes and i can’t register at all *2024-08-26, version 2.1.0* as title says - just bought the bulb today and tried to set it up but couldn’t get past the email/phone number registration page. will definitely be getting my money back for the bulb :/ ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app and bulbs *2018-11-09, version 2.1.0* I bought my 1st bulb last January and fell in love with the features. I’m a techie guy so I love anything that I can do from my phone. I’ve since bought 3 more bulbs, 1 for the dining room, 1 for our bedroom and another for our daughters bedroom. The best part is that you can leave the light off and when you’re outside your door you can turn them all on before entering as long as your WIFI signal reaches that far. ### 5/5 — Just get it *2018-07-16* I just get it today on clearance at my local Home Depot . Didn’t read the reviews before ( maybe was better like that ) because I’m so please about those light bulbs! I bought 2 for my bedroom and took me 3 min to set them. It was hard to download the app since didn’t download directly from the app and I have to go throw the web page. After I install it works better and is easier that the ones I have downstairs that I’m spent 5 times more! At least works great to me now and also I can put a timer! Great deal. ### 5/5 — Quickest Home Setup! *2018-07-14, version 2.0.0* This was super simple and within 30 min I had 5 bulbs set up, 3 groups made, dimmer settings completed for all, and set schedules for each group in my two story. No WiFi needed but you do need at least 2 bulbs to “mesh” and be recognized. I can control everything from my phone and it even works with my Alexa!! Found these marked down to >$7 each at Home improvement store and bought all 6 left!! Best deal so far! ### 5/5 — Better than reviews and cheaper than others *2018-02-17, version 2.0.0* I was frustrated after 15 minutes of trying to get them to connect but reset my phone and Bluetooth and then it found all 5 of them. Have 2 in and 3 in kitchen that I always forgot to shutoff. Now I just hit the button on my phone. I wish they had a daylight option id replace 10 more bulbs if they did. ### 5/5 — GREAT customer service *2017-12-27, version 2.0.0* Yes, the update in late November bricked the app on my rather old iPhone. But with the help of a wonderful customer service rep, got everything working on my newer iPad. The key is deleting the app and turning off the iPad, reinstalling the app, then a hard reset of the bulbs: 5 cycles of 18 seconds on and one second off before having the app rediscover the bulb. Thank you Cisco! ### 5/5 — Best investment for waking up on time! *2017-12-06, version 2.0.0* I use the scheduled timer for my light bulb along with a regular alarm clock. The app works flawlessly! I love it and its awesome I get to dim and brighten my rooms lighting, adjusting the lighting to the time of Day really helps. At night I keep the lights low and it’s easier to fall asleep. In the morning when I’m trying to wake up for School, the light slowly turns on .; making the transition from sleeping to waking much smoother. ### 5/5 — Great bulbs *2017-11-30* These Bluetooth bulbs operate perfectly. Resetting them every iOS update is required. Quickly turn light switch Off/On every 15 seconds for 1 minute then bulbs work perfectly. I’ve been using the bulbs for years & no issues. ### 5/5 — Works as advertised *2017-11-13, version 1.0.6* I was going to buy an expensive wakeup light until I saw this thing. For a basic smart light it works pretty great, this isn’t on the level of a hue or wink smart home set up but for my dorm as a wake up light it works well, probably going to buy one or two more so it brightens up the room a little more. Wish there was a bulb with a higher lumen output ### 5/5 — Finally a timer that I can control with my phone *2017-03-21* I had a timer that you plugged into the wall but the outlet was behind the couch and with daylight savings I had to pull the couch out every few days to adjust. I found a HomeBrite bulb that did not require a 'hub' which I did not want for one light to be on a timed schedule. Initially, I could not get it to work as others above stated but I called to company and between Cisco and Mike we solved the problem. If you download your app to 2 devices, make sure you only have one app on ONE open when using or making changes. I had both iPhone and iPad open and the bulb didn't work. Overall extremely happy that I now have a light on a timer without needing to move furniture around. I am inspired to buy another bulb for another room. ### 5/5 — Works just fine *2017-02-23, version 1.0.6* I like the other reviewers, I have gotten this app and the bulbs to work just fine. It takes some figuring out but once you figure it out, it works great. If you have trouble, reset the bulbs and app and start over. I just wish there was a way to incorporate sunrise and sunset times into this to turn the bulbs on at sunset and off at sunrise without having to manually go in and change it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*