# Illumina by Sharper Image

> Remote control for Wi-Fi enabled light bulbs. (iPhone/iPad app by Southern Telecom Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumina-by-sharper-image/id1256701536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Southern Telecom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/915632078)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.81/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumina-by-sharper-image/id1256701536/reviews.md

## What is Illumina by Sharper Image?

Welcome to Illumina, the official app of the Wi-Fi Light Bulb from Sharper Image®! Use this app to control any number for Wi-Fi Light Bulbs from the palm of your hand. This app lets you activate or turn off the bulb, pick a color, adjust brightness and more. You can use this app from anywhere as long your Wi-Fi Light Bulbs are connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network.

## Key features

- Remote bulb control
- Color selection
- Brightness adjustment
- On/Off activation
- Wi-Fi connectivity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumina-by-sharper-image/id1256701536/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Forbidden

*2025-01-23*

Tried signing up, but all I got was “Forbidden #403”. One star is too high of a rating.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2024-10-31*

This app doesn’t work. It only gives you option to login. And when you try to signup, it’s say Page forbidden. There is no way to skip that part as well. Useless app.

### 1/5 — The reviews aren’t lying

*2023-06-22*

I never write reviews but I just tried this and literally couldn’t even get the app started. Basically paid $30 for a red light bulb b/c I can’t even start the app to change the colors. 1.9 stars is too high

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-08-20*

I have an iPhone XR and I didn’t even work on the app

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-02-16*

Useless. Horrible. Waste of time

### 1/5 — Just lies and doesn’t work

*2019-12-16*

On the apps page, it says that it works on this phone. When I scan the QR code, it says “this device is not supported by this app. This is a waste of money and time.

### 1/5 — Does not connect to sensor

*2019-10-12*

No matter how many times I try to follow the steps it does not connect to the device it takes way too long to pair and it gives the same connection time out every single time. I can see why it’s a 1.9 star rating GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Waste of time!?

### 1/5 — Heidi

*2019-10-01*

This app and product is absolute trash and I would give it 0 stars if I could, I bought the bulb, screwed it in downloaded the app and then when I was signing up the verification code would not send I checked my junk, my service and made sure that I was putting in the right email address multiple times and none of it worked. I strongly do not suggest this app or it’s product.

### 1/5 — Such a waste of money a time

*2019-02-19*

Spent 30 dollars on a multi color lightbulb just to find out I had to register and account first before you are able to access it... 30 minutes later after they sent the confirmation email, I logged into my account and found out that my device is not supported? I have the brand new iPhone X with the latest update so I’m not sure what kind of advanced stuff they expect you to have to be able to use a lightbulb. Back in the day it wad screwing it in and flicking the switch, now you gotta create an account, connect it to wifi, connect it to Bluetooth, and scan a qr code. I don’t even know how a lightbulb is even capable of that. This thing must be sucking up my electricity bill for all that.

### 1/5 — Found another app that works

*2019-01-10*

Illumina isn’t compatible with any devices, MG light worked immediately, without doing anything to it!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Illumina by Sharper Image

### What does the Illumina app do?

The Illumina app allows you to control Sharper Image Wi-Fi Light Bulbs from your smartphone. You can turn bulbs on or off, select specific colors, and adjust their brightness.

### How do I connect the app to my light bulbs?

Your Wi-Fi Light Bulbs must be connected to your home's Wi-Fi network. Once connected, the app can control any number of these bulbs from your mobile device.

### Can I control the lights when I'm not at home?

Yes, you can use the app to control your Wi-Fi Light Bulbs from anywhere, as long as the bulbs themselves are connected to your home's Wi-Fi network.

### Is the Illumina app free to use?

Yes, the Illumina app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2018-05-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Updated UI
• Optimized for latest version of iOS 
• Fixed several minor bugs

### 1.1.9 — 2018-04-11

• Updated iPhoneX layout
• Optimized for latest version of iOS
• Fixed several minor bugs

### 1.1.8 — 2018-03-07

• Updated UI
• Optimized for latest version of iOS
• Fixed several minor bugs

### 1.1.7 — 2018-02-08

• Updated UI
• Optimized for latest version of iOS
• Fixed several minor bugs

### 1.1.6 — 2018-01-11

• Updated UI
• Optimized for latest version of iOS
• Fixed several minor bugs

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