# Lander > Mobile application for controlling smart lanterns with advanced features. (iPhone/iPad app by NLU Products LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lander/id1313668646 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NLU Products LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313668645) - Category: Utilities, Travel - Price: Free - Rating: 2.63/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 107 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-04-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lander/id1313668646/reviews.md ## What is Lander? The Lander app allows you to take control of your Cairn XL. Pair your lantern with your phone to access features like variable dimming, strobe mode, sleep timers, full RGB color control and more. The Lander app will give you complete control of your smart Cairn XL Lantern. [Note: the Lander app is free but requires purchase of a Lander Cairn XL. To purchase your Cairn XL please visit https://www.lander.com/cairn-xl-lantern-powerbank.html] Features: - Remote On/Off - Variable Dimming Control - Full RGB Color control - Set Sleep and wake timers - Proximity sensors for automatic on/off when in range - Proximity Battery save mode that automatically adjust light output depending on proximity to lantern. ## Key features - Remote On/Off - Variable Dimming Control - Full RGB Color Control - Sleep and Wake Timers - Proximity Sensors - Proximity Battery Save Mode ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lander/id1313668646/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t bother *2024-02-02* Fortunately this fine little lantern doesn’t need a phone app, and arguably shouldn’t have one. But if it’s going to have one, it should work. It doesn’t. Do you want to carry a bent paper clip around with you to re-pair Bluetooth Every. Single. Time? Enjoy being told you need to upgrade firmware, then getting stuck in a loop of disconnecting, reconnecting (hope you’ve still got that paper clip!) and being told you need to update again? Then you’re in luck! ### 1/5 — Better colour at low light. Spend some money and make a better app! *2023-08-07, version 1.3* I really with you would fix this app to show the proper colours and make it so it could be dimmed and brightened all the way in all colours. It would be an almost perfect product then, it’s a real shame you haven’t updated the app to try and fix these issues, I believe it’s possible. ### 1/5 — Lantern needed an update.. *2023-07-10* So my LANTERN needed a software update. So I started the update. Half way through it said it failed please try again no matter how many times I try it says failed and now my lantern is a 120 dollar brick.. what in the world is going on. ITS A LANTERN. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-06-17* App is incredibly glitchy. Thought it was cool when I first bought the lantern, but it doesn’t seem to work any more. I can no longer get it to pair. ### 1/5 — Known issues, not solved, WHY? *2023-06-14, version 1.3* You’ve had a couple of years to improve this simple Bluetooth app. Why no firmware update? The whole reason for this purchase was for the Bluetooth. You can get any old lantern off of Amazon for half the price. ### 3/5 — Firmware update fail bricks lantern *2023-01-24* Do not use app if you want your lantern to work. Firmware makes light no longer work. Contacted lander customer support and they are trying to resolve the issue ### 1/5 — App does not work *2023-01-09* Don’t bother. Does not connect. Lantern is frustrating to use manually. Just a bad product. ### 3/5 — Bluetooth Not Working *2022-12-23* My Cairn XL is not connecting to the app anymore. It randomly stopped one day despite trying multiple times to sync via Bluetooth. I will admit however, when it was operating properly it was great and did exactly as advertised. Please fix the bugs! ### 1/5 — Lantern is better off without the app *2022-08-23, version 1.3* Stability: The app has randomly turned the lantern on at times. There are synchronisation issues, where the lantern is on and the app says it’s off. Dimming on the app doesn’t reflect dimming on the lantern, requiring the lantern to be turned off and on again from the app to reflect dimming/brightness. Functionality: When trying to change the colour on the app, red appears as purple on the lantern. Usability: Difficult to see the buttons and sliders to interact with on the app when buttons are in the “off” state. Changing the colour by sliding the colour spectrum left and right can accidentally trigger the app switcher/home button capability on phones. Overall: An app that’s less of a companion and more of a burden to your Cairn XL (and other Lander lanterns). Best to learn to use the manual controls on the lantern when out camping. ### 2/5 — Frustratingly hard to use *2022-08-22* Very difficult to navigate and pair with boulder lantern. ## Frequently asked questions about Lander ### What does the Lander app do? The Lander app allows you to remotely control your Lander Cairn XL smart lantern. You can turn it on or off, adjust brightness, change colors, and set timers directly from your smartphone. ### What are the key features of the Lander app? Key features include remote on/off, variable dimming, full RGB color control, sleep and wake timers, and proximity sensors for automatic on/off and battery saving. ### Is the Lander app free to use? Yes, the Lander app is free to download and use. However, it requires the purchase of a Lander Cairn XL smart lantern to function. ### What devices is the Lander app compatible with? The app is designed to work with the Lander Cairn XL smart lantern. Specific phone compatibility details would typically be found in the app store listing. ### How can I use the proximity features? The proximity sensors allow the lantern to automatically turn on or off when you come within range. The proximity battery save mode also adjusts light output based on how close you are to the lantern. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2020-10-21 - Optimized for the Boulder lantern. ### 1.2 — 2020-10-01 - UI/UX Improvements - Stability and connectivity improvements - Works with the new Cairn XL (USB-C) and Boulder lanterns ### 1.1 — 2018-08-29 • UI/UX Improvements. ### 1.0 — 2018-04-02 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Lander | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [UScellular Protect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscellular-protect/id1130523509) | 4.4 (750) | Free | Utilities | | [OverPicture for Safari](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpicture-for-safari/id1188020834) | 4.3 (13) | $3.99 | Utilities | | [Renewal by Andersen Mobile App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renewal-by-andersen-mobile-app/id1645396191) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [Hyckes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyckes/id6446623025) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Switch-Pros](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch-pros/id1658883630) | 3.9 (22) | Free | Utilities | | [GENKI Waveform](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-waveform/id1639969438) | 1.9 (15) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by NLU Products LLC - [BodyGuardz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodyguardz/id1474634505) - [BodyGuardz Training](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodyguardz-training/id1529462556) All apps by NLU Products LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1313668645 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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