# JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 > Aquarium lighting control app with themed and customizable lighting programs. (iPhone/iPad app by JBL GmbH & Co. KG.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbl-solar-control-2/id1523441739 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [JBL GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/931476589) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-01-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbl-solar-control-2/id1523441739/reviews.md ## What is JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2? Select your aquarium illumination from various themed programmes. Geographically correct lighting data from South America (PantanalRiver®), Africa (MalawiRocks®) and Southern China (GoldfishParadise®) can be selected. You can also select your ideal lighting for planted aquariums (DreamScape®) or for community aquariums. You can also use the acclimatisation mode when changing plants over from their previous, usually weaker, lighting to the more natural, stronger JBL LED lighting. The theme programmes have moonlight, thunderstorms, sunrise and sunset options. The moonlight is calculated using the GPS coordinates on your mobile phone and displayed in the blue LEDs of the JBL LED SOLAR EFFECT. If you cannot find what you are looking for in this selection, you can create your own individual theme programme in manual mode, in all light colours, using functions for moonlight, clouds, lightning, sunrise and sunset. The app can be used in conjunction with the JBL LED SOLAR Control and the JBL LED SOLAR NATURE. A JBL LED SOLAR EFFECT with coloured LEDs is needed in addition to the JBL LED SOLAR NATURE for colour effects such as moonlight, sunrise and sunset. ## Key features - Themed lighting programs - Geographically correct lighting data - Acclimatization mode - Customizable theme programs - Moonlight, thunderstorm, sunrise, sunset effects - GPS-based moonlight calculation ## Recent user reviews (10 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbl-solar-control-2/id1523441739/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Verbesserungswürdig! *2024-11-15* Im manuellen Modus gibt es viel zu wenig Einstellungsmöglichkeiten. Die Benutzeroberfläche ist wirklich verbesserungswürdig. Bitte dringend ein UPDATE! z.B. der Manuelle Modus hätte so viel mehr Potential. Es wird gegliedert unter: 1. Sonnenaufgang 2. Wolken 3. Sonnenuntergang 4. Mondlicht Es wäre schön, wenn es mehrere Untergliederungen geben würde um z.B. auch das Farbspektrum während dem Tag zu verändern. Sind die Lampen laut Zeitplan gerade aus, lässt sich das Licht nicht mal „eben kurz“ an machen. Das ist sehr ärgerlich. Vorinstallierte Szenen lassen sich in ihrer Beleuchtungsdauder nicht ausreichend verlängern. **Developer response:** Hallo, vielen Dank für dein Feedback. Wie viele Slots zur Einstellung wünscht du dir? ### 1/5 — Problème firmware obsolète *2023-11-21* Même problème que tout le monde, impossible d’utiliser l’application car cela demande continuellement une mise à jour qui ne peut se faire. Au prix du matériel, c’est très énervant. **Developer response:** Hi jorlei68, thank you for your feedback. Let us help you. Therefore get in touch with our expert team at www.jbl.de/support - Maybe there is just a small step you have to do before. ### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas *2023-11-13* Je ne peut pas utiliser mon contrôleur, il est impossible de se connecter au boîtier cela demande continuellement une mise à jours… payer si cher pour que ça ne fonctionne pas… **Developer response:** Hi Loublanc59, thank you for your feedback. Let us help you. Therefore get in touch with our expert team at www.jbl.de/support - Maybe there is just a small step you have to do before. ### 1/5 — Problème *2023-10-29* Avant avec l’ancienne version, j’étais connecté maintenant avec la nouvelle version, je n’arrive plus à me connecter avec mon iPhone 12 mini et je sais pas quoi faire surtout plus le prix de ça **Developer response:** Hello Boubou8095, due to too many failed logins you have been temporarily blocked. Simply reset your password on our website and try again. ### 1/5 — Nul *2023-08-06* L application ne fonctionne pas sur iPhone on n’arrive pas à accéder à tous les paramètres **Developer response:** Hi Hs;hm67, we can help to solve the problem. For futher help get in touch with our experts at www.jbl.de/support and metion your UUID and add some screenshots. ### 1/5 — Déception *2023-07-30* Après avoir installé l’application sur mon IPhone 13 et suivi les instructions à la lettre, aucun contrôleur n’apparaît dans l’appli. Déception de ce matériel qui coûte très cher. **Developer response:** Hi Nono I4, we can help to solve the problem. For futher help get in touch with our experts at www.jbl.de/support and metion your UUID and add some screenshots. ### 1/5 — Fonctionne pas *2023-07-15* Ne fonctionne pas sur IPhone 14 visiblement !!!!!!!! **Developer response:** Hi Aureltrigo , thank you for the feedback. Please tell us, which functions are missing or wrong. Maybe the installation have been faulty. Just re-install it. Uninstall the app and try it again. Use the chance to get in touch with our customer service experts at www.jbl.de/support ### 2/5 — Manuelle Einstellungen fehlen *2023-01-14* Eine Einbindung in komplexere Netzwerke (VLAN) scheitert. Hier wären manuelle Einstellungsmöglichkeiten der Adresse erforderlich. Ebenso fehlt eine Reset-Möglichkeit am Controller selbst. **Developer response:** Hallo bicyclefreak, vielen Dank für dein Feedback. Das Reset ist direkt über die App als Softwarelösung verfügbar. Hard-Reset auf der Platine ist nur nach dem Öffnen des Gehäuses möglich und durch den JBL Service vorzunehmen. Du kannst jedes verfügbare WLAN Signal im Controller manuell hinzufügen. ### 4/5 — Super App mit kleinen Schwächen *2022-12-23* Die App funktioniert soweit gut und macht, was sie soll, ich hätte nur ein paar Vorschläge, wie sie noch besser werden könnte ;) 1) Es gibt (anscheinend) keine Unterstützung für mDNS. Ich habe den Controller in meinem IoT VLAN, aber die App findet den Controller nicht (zB 10.0.2.10 iPad -> 10.0.3.100 Controller). Erst wenn ich mit meinem iPad ins IoT VLAN wechsle, findet die App den Controller, was aber den Sinn der Network Segmentation etwas unterwandert. (Nur der Vollständigkeit halber, alle anderen IoT Geräte, egal ob Hue oder der AirPrint Drucker, funktionieren auf diese Weise, auch aus der jeweiligen App). 2) Die Wolkenzeiten im manuellen Modus sind nach Erstelldatum sortiert, nicht nach der Tageszeit der Bewölkung 3) Manchmal wird für einzelne Tage nach einer Änderung im manuellen Modus keine Zeit für Sonnenaufgang angezeigt. Wenn ich dann einen anderen Tag an die Stelle kopiere, ist alles wieder da. Tritt selten auf, aber ich frage mich, was passiert, wenn der Tag so anläuft 4) Die Einstellung der Helligkeit von 0-50% fand ich im ersten Moment etwas ungewöhnlich. Vermutlich, damit durch Addieren der beiden LED-Farben die Gesamthelligkeit leicht errechnet werden kann, aber vielleicht wäre 0-100% und eine Box mit der Gesamthelligkeit irgendwo auf der Seite intuitiver Aber alles in allem eine super App, mit der ich mein Becken genau so beleuchten kann, wie ich möchte! **Developer response:** Hallo Adrian_01, vielen Dank für dein Feedback. Deine Vorschläge haben wir direkt unserem Entwickler übermittelt, damit er sich diese ansehen kann. Frohe Weihnachten! ### 1/5 — Solar control + effect *2022-09-14* This app is absolute JIZZ. Even after programming sunrise, sunset and all the timer features this controller is meant to do, it just gets worse and worse. Lights come whenever they want to, it keeps losing internet connection, unit turns itself 2 hours BEFORE it should….. I’ve tried resetting the whole controller multiple times. It works for a while, then it starts playing up again. Sometimes I wish I never purchased JBL products. This really needs to be sorted out. **Developer response:** Hi fie art, Hi, the app works without problems. Please contact our support team for further help. www.jbl.de/support ## Frequently asked questions about JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 ### What is JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 used for? JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 allows you to select and customize lighting programs for your aquarium. It offers themed programs based on geographical locations and specific aquarium types, as well as manual control for creating individual lighting scenes. ### Does JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 require specific hardware? Yes, the app is designed to be used in conjunction with the JBL LED SOLAR Control and the JBL LED SOLAR NATURE. For color effects like moonlight and sunrise, a JBL LED SOLAR EFFECT with colored LEDs is also needed. ### Can I create my own lighting schedules with JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2? Absolutely. In manual mode, you can create your own individual theme programs using all light colors and functions for moonlight, clouds, lightning, sunrise, and sunset. ### What kind of lighting data does JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 provide? The app offers geographically correct lighting data from regions like South America (PantanalRiver®), Africa (MalawiRocks®), and Southern China (GoldfishParadise®), as well as specialized programs for planted (DreamScape®) and community aquariums. ### Does JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 have an acclimatization mode? Yes, the app includes an acclimatization mode. This is particularly useful when changing aquarium plants from weaker lighting to the stronger, more natural JBL LED lighting. ### How does the moonlight feature work in JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2? The moonlight feature in JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 is calculated using the GPS coordinates from your mobile phone. This calculated moonlight is then displayed in the blue LEDs of the JBL LED SOLAR EFFECT hardware. ### What devices is JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 compatible with? JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS 13.0 or later. ### When was JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2 last updated? The latest version of JBL SOLAR CONTROL 2, version 1.1.1, was last updated on January 15, 2024. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2024-01-15 App v1.1.1 (Build 92): Bug fixes: IOS update bug from old FW fixed Feature: Moonlight adjustable in manual and automatic scenes Light intensity of individual LED wattages corrected upwards for automatic scenes Light intensity for manual scenes corrected upwards for CW and WW (60% / 60%) Controller firmware v3.45: System: Stability issues fixed Bug fixes: Clouds start with light off and dimming up fixed Light on after sunset ### 1.1.0 — 2023-09-24 App v1.1.0 (Build 87): System: App adapted to new Google guidelines System: Selection of LED lengths extended Bug fixes: Acclimatisation available again Bug fixes: Moonlight ends sunset (only NATURE, monochrome) at 21:30 fixed Bug fixes: Cloud times are calculated based on hours of light time even with activated GEO function features: Maintenance function added. Light is switched on for one hour. Button at the top right. Can only be operated when light is currently "Off" (i.e. outside screen times). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Controller firmware v3.44: System: Stability problems fixed System: Compatibility with new hardware System: REST API changes Bug fixes: Red after sunset Feature: Events are continued after action (screen change) ### 1.0.2 — 2022-09-09 New: Light intensity of automatic scenes now adjustable Bugfixes: Overview display moonlight Network status Icons in darkmode Text correction Saving cloud color in manual mode Timeout firmware update ### 1.0.1 — 2022-02-04 Fixed network detection for IOS 14.XX. Fixed loading wrong day in manual mode. 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