# Magic-Lantern — Magic Lantern

> Control RGBIC LED strips with color, dimming, dynamic modes, and music sync. (iPhone/iPad app by shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 819 App Store ratings · 459 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 22 more
- Released: 2019-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews.md

## What is Magic?

MagicLantern is an App that can be used to control color RGBIC LED strip(s).
You can use it to do some controls and settings , such as dimming and grading, setting various dynamic modes and scenes, music rhythms of several sound sources and optional rhythm styles, timer setting for lights on/off, pixel setting, line sequence setting, etc.
MagicLantern App is designed to be fun and easy to use, with a certain degree of professionalism and ease of use.

## Key features

- Color control
- Dimming and grading
- Dynamic modes and scenes
- Music rhythm sync
- Timer settings
- Pixel and line sequence customization

## Chart rankings

- #202 in Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of Magic?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great product
- 👍 Lots of color options and effects
- 🎨 Decent app functionality
- 💡 Music sync feature

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote and app control
- 🎨 Limited color customization
- 🤔 Confusing UI and settings
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Colors not displaying correctly
- Lights not responding to app commands
- App crashing or not connecting
- Scheduled timers not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Add holiday-themed color presets
- Allow custom color/pattern creation
- Improve music integration
- Add Siri/HomeKit support
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 459)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please update your app

*2026-08-20, version 6.6.6*

The lights and wires are nice and sturdy now so I take it you are getting better, I hope you can update the app too, specifically the mic function should more versatility and patterns.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy

*2026-08-13, version 6.6.6*

Didn’t connect I’ve been sitting here for thirty minutes and nothing with auto connect like really my light strip is still flashing colours just to say it does that when you plug it in

### 5/5 — Ajay

*2026-08-13*

Chandigarh

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2026-07-31, version 6.6.6*

It won’t connect. The sounds do not work. The microphone does not work.

### 5/5 — EVbase Led

*2026-07-30, version 6.6.6*

Those LEDs are amazing; the Bluetooth automatically connects to your dashboard. I hate it when the brightness is set too high. I want to set my own brightness level.

### 1/5 — WORST APP

*2026-07-26*

do not think this works every action is straight up dumb the controls are glitched poor coding

### 1/5 — I tried everything

*2026-07-24, version 6.6.6*

The app won’t work even the new remote won’t work plus the app has bad quality

### 5/5 — i don’t understand the bad reviews

*2026-07-19, version 6.6.6*

works great connects automatically and no ads or payment, honestly the best led control app i could find, i don’t understand all the bad reviews at all

### 1/5 — doesn’t connect

*2026-07-19, version 6.6.6*

never connects
 worked for like a year

### 5/5 — Works for me

*2026-07-16, version 6.6.6*

Works great for me. No connection issues or delay when changing colors. If I’m not mistaken, the only thing missing from the app is the sound reactive lights option.
I have it on my remote so it’s no biggie.

## Frequently asked questions about Magic

### What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to control RGBIC LED strips. You can adjust colors, dimming, set dynamic modes and scenes, sync lights to music rhythms, set timers for lights to turn on or off, and customize pixel and line sequences.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What kind of LED strips does this app support?

The app is designed to control color RGBIC LED strips. Specific compatibility details beyond this are not provided in the description.

### Can I set schedules for my lights?

Yes, the app includes a timer setting feature that allows you to set your lights to turn on or off at specific times.

### How does the music sync feature work?

The app can sync your lights to music rhythms from several sound sources. You can also choose from optional rhythm styles to customize the effect.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.6.6 — 2025-10-12

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.6.5 — 2025-08-21

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.6.4 — 2025-03-19

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.6.3 — 2025-03-11

-Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.6.0 — 2024-12-14

- Updated help menu style
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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