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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 2, 2023
  • January 31, 2024

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This app offers precise control over reptile lighting systems, allowing users to create custom solar cycles and emulate seasons. It enhances animal welfare and promotes energy efficiency with dimmable UV-B and LED lamps. The system is Bluetooth-enabled and water-resistant.

App-controlled T5 UV-B and LED lighting
Precise control over lighting cycles
Emulate seasons and solar cycles
Bluetooth enabled dimming
IP65 water resistance
Control up to 50 named devices
Energy saving up to 30%
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What's New in LumenIZE

1.8

January 31, 2024

Fix some known bugs.

User reviews

Not great

Constantly having to delete and reinstall because the light decides to stop working.

Good, but needs enhancements

I've been using the Arcadia LumenIZE app to program lighting schedules, and overall it's a useful app that provides a high degree of control over lighting profiles. As someone who works in software quality assurance and regularly evaluates user experience and application usability, there are a few improvements that I believe would significantly enhance the app.
Firstly, while it's great that a large number of time slots can be configured, the interface only displays around five entries at a time due to the layout of the selected lighting device panel. When working with more complex schedules, it becomes difficult to get a complete overview of the programme. An option to collapse, resize, or minimise the device panel would allow users to view more time slots simultaneously and make schedule editing much easier.
Secondly, the app is missing what I would consider a critical safeguard: a lock function. Once a lighting programme has been carefully configured, users should be able to lock their settings to prevent accidental changes. This would be particularly valuable for hobbyists managing sensitive environments where unintended adjustments could impact plant or animal husbandry.
Finally, the app would benefit from a dedicated Save button or a clear confirmation message when changes are applied. At present, users must simply assume that edits have been successfully saved, as there's little or no feedback from the interface. Explicit confirmation would provide reassurance, reduce uncertainty, and improve overall user confidence in the application.
Despite these suggestions, the app is functional and offers excellent lighting control. With a few usability enhancements, it could provide a much more polished and user-friendly experience.
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Very glitchy

Last update 2 years ago when they’re known to have so many glitches. Not good enough for such an expensive product and so called premium branding.

Timer doesn’t work anymore

I use to love this app and the light, the item would work like clock work, now it’s completely broken. The app not only deleted the entire schedule I created it also does not follow the new one I set. This needs to be fixed ASAP especially because this is the main reason for getting this product.

Terrible app

Purchased this because of the features listed on the box. Having dimmable and timed options on app sounded great. App pretty much lets you manually dim as needed which works just fine but timer seems to be an issue. There is a way to adjust custom schedule but theres no time listed anywhere on the app. Very confusing if it’s using your phones time or something else so I tested having it shut off at different intervals and it never did. I set a schedule for the next morning to turn on and it never did. I opened the app and my programmed schedule was off. What is the point of this app other than manual dimming?
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FAQ

What does the LumenIZE app do?

The LumenIZE app provides precise control over Arcadia Reptile's T5 UV-B and JungleDawn-LED Bar lighting systems. It allows users to create custom lighting schedules, emulate natural solar cycles and seasons, and adjust dimming for optimal reptile and plant environments. The app also helps monitor and manage energy consumption.

What are the key features of LumenIZE enabled lighting systems?

LumenIZE enabled systems feature Bluetooth connectivity for app control, fully dimmable UV-B and LED lamps, IP65 water resistance, and easy lamp changes. They can control up to 50 named devices and offer energy savings of up to 30% through dimming.

How does LumenIZE contribute to animal welfare?

By allowing users to provide wild-like levels of bioavailable UV energy and simulate naturalistic solar cycles, LumenIZE helps create an energy-rich and vibrant environment for reptiles. This precise control over lighting spectrum and intensity supports natural basking behaviors and overall animal health.

Is the LumenIZE app compatible with all lighting systems?

The LumenIZE app is specifically designed to control Arcadia Reptile's LumenIZE™ enabled T5 UV-B and JungleDawn-LED Bar systems. It is not compatible with other brands or types of lighting.

How does the app handle power outages?

LumenIZE enabled products store their programming internally within each lamp, backed up by a small, exchangeable battery. If a power cut occurs, the programming memory is maintained. When power is restored, the lamp will resume its programmed schedule automatically.