# Sight Bulb — user reviews > 88 indexed App Store user reviews of Sight Bulb by Continuum Holdings, LLC, rated 2.77/5 from 123 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 36 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 15 · 1★ 47 ## What do users think of Sight Bulb? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Great concept/idea - 👍 Camera follows movement - 👍 Decent video quality - 👍 Loud siren - 👍 Pan and zoom capabilities - 👍 Microphone functionality - 👍 Alarm setting feature - 👍 360-degree rotation - 👍 Works well during the day - 👍 Can talk through the device - 👍 Easy to install (for some) - 👍 Works as advertised (for some) **Cons** - 🐛 App frequently crashes - 🐛 App frequently offline - 🐛 Cannot connect to WiFi - 🐛 No notifications - 🐛 Difficult to set up - 🐛 Not user-friendly - 🐛 Deletes information after a day - 🐛 Light feature defeats night vision - 🐛 Poor software development - 🐛 Account creation issues - 🐛 Doesn't record all the time - 🐛 Doesn't save data past 24 hours - 🐛 Motion detection issues (e.g., insects, glass) - 🐛 Light bulb doesn't stay lit/connected - 🐛 Light not bright enough - 🐛 Unable to detect darkness to turn on automatically - 🐛 Camera doesn't track people - 🐛 Downloads stop at 0% - 🐛 Error code 1107 - 🐛 Update removed light control - 🐛 Won't stay lit or connected - 🐛 Light bulb part doesn't stay off at night - 🐛 Image becomes grainy with light on - 🐛 Voice commands don't respond - 🐛 Speakers are very low - 🐛 Light brightness is low - 🐛 No notifications after iOS updates - 🐛 App is now garbage - 🐛 App crashes after sign-in - 🐛 App injecting malware/stealing data - 🐛 App outdated and buggy - 🐛 Connection to live/recorded video fails - 🐛 Caused cable and WiFi to go out - 🐛 Crashes upon opening on iPad Pro - 🐛 Device offline when leaving home network - 🐛 Doesn't record when offline - 🐛 Difficult to position correctly - 🐛 Support only replaces if bought directly - 🐛 Network traffic concerns - 🐛 Firewall issues - 🐛 Doesn't work with 5G network - 🐛 Needs 2.4GHz network - 🐛 App closes out when setting light timer - 🐛 Timeline scrolling is a joke - 🐛 Tracking misses people - 🐛 Notifications never work on iPhone - 🐛 Alarm reaction time is too late - 🐛 Tracking is questionable at close distance - 🐛 App lags - 🐛 Events pictures take minutes to load - 🐛 WiFi service blocked multiple times - 🐛 Only one person can log in - 🐛 App won't load past login page - 🐛 Lose light when using the bulb - 🐛 Flickers on and off randomly - 🐛 App stopped working on iPad - 🐛 Always offline - 🐛 Motion detection behind glass - 🐛 Timeline needs to be more user-friendly - 🐛 IR light glare issue - 🐛 Qr code has words on it - 🐛 Customer service unhelpful - 🐛 App is easily hackable - 🐛 Options keep changing - 🐛 Moves on its own - 🐛 No technical support - 🐛 Clumsy to use - 🐛 Doesn't adequately explain settings - 🐛 Only views current day's videos - 🐛 Steps are difficult and not explained well - 🐛 Doesn't send notifications unless app is open - 🐛 Doesn't show past events more than 24 hours ago - 🐛 Motion detection misses humans - 🐛 App doesn't let you read all settings on iPhone - 🐛 Doesn't catch a person in frame - 🐛 Security risks **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes frequently - App is often offline - Cannot connect to WiFi - No notifications received - Account creation fails - Videos not recording consistently - Data not saved beyond 24 hours - Download events stuck at 0% - Error code 1107 - Light control removed after update - Light bulb won't stay lit or connected - Light doesn't stay off at night - Image quality degrades with light on - Voice commands unresponsive - Low speaker volume - Low light brightness - No notifications after iOS updates - App crashes after sign-in - App injecting malware/stealing data - App connection to video fails - Light bulb caused network issues - App crashes on iPad Pro - Device offline when away from home network - No recording when offline - Firewall issues preventing connection - App closes when setting light timer - Timeline scrolling is problematic - Tracking misses people - Notifications not working on iPhone - Alarm reaction time is delayed - Tracking is unreliable at close range - App lags significantly - Event pictures take a long time to load - WiFi service repeatedly blocked - Only one user can log in at a time - App won't load past login page - Light bulb flickers randomly - App stopped working on iPad - Device consistently offline - Motion detection occurs through glass - Timeline is not user-friendly - IR light causes glare - QR code has text that may interfere with scanning - Customer support is unhelpful - Camera moves on its own - App options change unexpectedly - No technical support available - App is difficult to use - App settings are not clearly explained - Only current day's videos are viewable - Setup steps are difficult and unclear - App freezes on login screen - App closes when setting light timers - App not compatible with 5G networks - Motion detection misses humans - App settings not fully readable on iPhone - Motion detection misses people in frame - Security risks identified - App crashes on startup - App doesn't allow reading all settings - Tracking is questionable - App doesn't alert when app is closed - App doesn't show past events - App doesn't record consistently - App doesn't save data past 24 hours - App download events stuck at 0% - App error code 1107 - App update removed light control - App light bulb won't stay lit - App image grainy with light on - App voice commands unresponsive - App speakers low volume - App light brightness low - App no notifications after iOS updates - App crashes after sign-in - App connection to video fails - App light bulb caused network issues - App crashes on iPad - App device offline when away from home - App no recording when offline - App firewall issues - App closes when setting light timer - App timeline scrolling problematic - App tracking misses people - App notifications not working - App alarm reaction time delayed - App tracking unreliable - App lags - App event pictures load slowly - App WiFi blocked - App only one user login - App won't load login page - App light flickers - App stopped working on iPad - App device offline - App motion detection through glass - App timeline not user-friendly - App IR light glare - App QR code issue - App customer support unhelpful - App moves on its own - App options change - App no technical support - App difficult to use - App settings unclear - App only current day videos - App setup difficult - App freezes on login - App closes when setting timers - App not 5G compatible - App motion detection misses humans - App settings not readable - App motion detection misses frame - App security risks **Most requested features** - Allow multiple users on one account - Improve notification reliability for iPhones - Add option to adjust siren volume - Fix light timer glitch - Improve motion tracking accuracy for humans - Make setup process more intuitive - Document firewall port requirements - Add dark mode - Improve timeline usability - Add option to shut off IR light - Fix QR code scanning issue - Provide password protection - Allow viewing of videos from previous days - Improve app stability on iPads - Allow users to adjust light brightness - Allow users to adjust speaker volume - Make app more user-friendly for older users - Provide better customer assistance - Enable cloud service option - Fix app crashing on opening - Enable notifications when app is not open - Allow users to set a schedule for the light - Improve account creation process - Fix app freezing on login screen - Add option to turn light on/off from homepage - Improve app responsiveness - Make app compatible with 5G networks - Allow for manual control of light - Improve motion detection to avoid false positives (e.g., insects) - Fix issue with app closing when setting timers ## Newest reviews (16 of 88) ### 1/5 — Honestly it is very complicated to install through app. *2026-01-22, version 1.1.4* It is very, very difficult to make an account scanning a barcode and going through the App Store get the app in once I put it all the information and go through the process. It says it’s Gmail address have already account and I’m confused my first I’m using this else could make it so I tried four different emails and all of them are showing issues problem but not getting into into the account. It’s it’s very very bad software that they chose. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-01-22, version 1.1.4* It won’t record all the time, Eve though I sad card. It will also not save any date passed 24 hrs, and it won’t give you notifications. It worked good at the beginning, but now it doesn’t. ### 1/5 — Junk! *2026-01-20, version 1.1.4* It’s junk don’t bother! ### 1/5 — Went from Bad to Worse *2026-01-03, version 1.1.4* The already complicated process to "View & Download Motion Events" which downloads 30 sec clips stopped working, just sits at 0%. The app frequently claims the "Device is Offline" one minute, then re-connects when nothing changed. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t let you get into app error code 1107 makes no sense *2026-01-03, version 1.1.4* Returning ### 1/5 — Light *2025-12-25, version 1.1.4* This update took away the home page ability to turn light on and off. Without that function I will get another product ### 2/5 — Notifications *2025-12-08, version 1.1.4* I tried everything but still Can’t get notifications from app. Is there anyone else have the same issue or solution for the problem. Thanks in advance. ### 1/5 — Light bulb *2025-12-06, version 1.1.4* Won’t stay lit or connected ### 1/5 — We are returning it *2025-11-29, version 1.1.4* We see the vision with the product but it’s not fully a functional product yet. The light is nowhere near bright enough to be an indoor or outdoor light. It’s also unable to detect darkness to turn on on its own- also we weren’t able to make the camera track people- it would just say in its fixed position. ### 2/5 — Displaying error cannot even sign up for an account *2025-11-29, version 1.1.4* Just bought this camera and it’s displaying an error I can’t even login or create an account or even there is no option to press forgot password although I am a new account holder. This app just simply doesn’t let me sign up at all. ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-11-28, version 1.1.4* I’ve had my Sight Bulb lightbulb cameras for the last four or five months and they’ve been working really good but all of a sudden today out of nowhere all three bulbs are off-line even though nothing is visibly wrong with them and they are all connected to the Wi-Fi. ### 1/5 — Pass *2025-11-28, version 1.1.4* Read the instructions and still couldn’t get into the app. Saw it as a sign and returned it. Great concept tho. ### 1/5 — Can’t get app to register me at all *2025-11-28, version 1.1.4* Gave all allowed still gives no response please try again later ### 2/5 — Could not get account created *2025-11-28, version 1.1.4* Tried creating account multiple times. On WiFi 5g and 2g. Tried on cellular data only. Deleted and restarted phone and redownloaded app. Nothing works to create an account. Don’t even make it past the log in page. 2* don’t bother buying product from this company. Returning this item back to the store. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t show alerts immediately, app freezes *2025-11-28, version 1.1.4* Need improvement. ### 1/5 — Won’t work! *2025-11-28, version 1.1.4* Downloaded app, but it won’t let you create an account - 4022 error. Retuning to Home Depot today ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App closes by itself *2026-06-07, version 1.1.4* I like the setting where you can turn on the human detection only and keep the motion detection off . Very helpful so it won’t record every motion like the Chinese camera but when I try to add my own alarm sound the app closes by itself and won’t let me add my own alarm. Please fix that and put that in your description ( you can turn on human detection only) you’ll sell a lot of these cameras. ### 1/5 — Poor Services *2026-05-08, version 1.1.4* It doesn’t work with Bell Aliant ### 1/5 — Doesn’t let me log on at all *2026-05-06, version 1.1.4* The app shuts down when I try to log on. Already made 2 accounts and neither work ### 1/5 — I’m hot or cold *2026-04-14, version 1.1.4* So I’ve been using this camera for over a year. I’ve gone thru 3. User error. I see everyone’s negative reviews and can’t help but agree with them. Unfortunately that’s not why I left one star. After playing with it over time, I was able to Taylor the camera settings to my liking. It works fine. Records fine, clear picture, and the light bulbs really bright. The reason why it got 1 star is because the android app, which is the phones use the most, doesn’t have features that iOS has. Which I don’t use a lot. So if the android app gets the bugs fixed, I’ll change to a 5 star. Truly I love this product. ### 1/5 — Could not connect *2026-04-10, version 1.1.4* Says I had to set my phone to 2.4 ghz Tried on my iPhone 14 and couldn’t figure out how to get to settings for 2.4 ghz. Never had this problem with my other cameras settings on 2.4ghz ### 1/5 — Lots of issues *2026-03-25, version 1.1.4* Been through many cameras. Just for them to keep breaking. The app never works. You can leave your house and the cameras are offline till you get back home Very scary when you need to keep a look out for danger even if the cameras aren’t offline the app says it’s disconnected that’s just insane. There no update on the app to make sure your cameras are in working order. I have to look for different cameras so my home is protected do not buy. Only But if you want cheap cameras that constantly. Breaks. Waste of money ### 1/5 — Junk *2026-03-20, version 1.1.4* These are absolute junk. Refuses to connect to my WiFi, even placed it in a lamp right next to it, NOPE. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! ### 1/5 — No notifications *2026-02-26, version 1.1.4* I can’t get the app to send notifications unless I’m actually using the it. ### 1/5 — No notifications no customer service *2026-01-28, version 1.1.4* I can’t get the notifications to work with IOS and there is basically no way to get ahold of anyone at the company. These are pretty much useless without the notifications. Very annoying. I did a lot of work to install four of these on my property. ### 1/5 — STOP RIGHT NOW AND RETURN IT!!! *2026-01-24, version 1.1.4* Do not trust this device for your personal or family’s safety. It’s not user friendly it’s not tech savvy it’s not a well developed product in any sense of the term. It deletes any information more than a day old the light comes on every time it detects an event like a back yard strobe light. That feature defeats the night vision and alerts anyone to its location. It’s an awful product backed up by an awful app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — App & cameras *2026-05-16, version 1.1.4* This app is great, love the cameras. We have 3 As long as WiFi reaches each camera they work fine. We added an extra router to get all 3 to work well. You can see at night without having the light on, our back yard is pitch black and we can see clear. I like being able to turn off/on the light even when I am away from home. We replaced 2 of our old security lights with these light cameras. ### 5/5 — Great app and camera with bulb. I have more experience camera which don’t have the same capability *2025-12-21, version 1.1.4* The pan and zoom, the microphone, alarm setting and 360 degree rotation and a lot more are awesome feature for the prices ### 5/5 — Bad app *2025-11-28, version 1.1.4* App is bad will not respond keep going offline ### 5/5 — Great! *2025-07-03, version 1.1.4* Easy to install, easy to use and great views! ### 5/5 — Works great *2023-11-07* Everything works great, just wish it had password protection + ### 5/5 — Love it *2023-09-04* Once I figured out that I needed to fully read the instructions were simple and clear. It took only moments after I figured out that the sight bulb was smarter Than me. At 70 years old I’m the furthest thing from a techno geek . I got it up and running in no time THANK YOU SIGHT BULB! Feeling safe in my home! Barbara in Kansas ### 4/5 — A nice product but sometimes frustrating *2024-11-23, version 1.1.4* This app used to control a camera which connects to your wireless network but can be controlled from anywhere. It is a simple but very functional app and the camera has some very nice features. That being said, It is difficult to configure especially the first time, but after the device is installed properly everything can be made to work. The process for initial connection is a bit unusual as well. One tip: if you have firewall protection turned on in your wireless modem then it will drive you crazy trying to get it to work. You have to turn off the firewall to make it work. It probably uses an undocumented port to communicate with a server or your mobile device. They should really document that, because it is very hard to diagnose if you don’t know about it. ### 4/5 — Good for something small *2024-01-09* Got two because of problems of my neighbors, it works but it does moves on its own which it’s okay I just wish it stayed in one area. I’m not sure if it’s actually recording because I got 2 128gb memory cards and I don’t know how to see if it’s recording maybe I have to put the memory card in my laptop and see if it did but I will update when I get the chance. ### 4/5 — Delivered! *2023-12-06* It took some work to get it set up. Definitely not “plug & play.” Nothing intuitive about the setup. Patience is required. Still working on getting all the settings figured out, but definitely works as advertised. Would have given 5 stars if easier to use. ### 3/5 — Minor issues *2026-02-15, version 1.1.4* Currently not receiving notifications or alerts when motion is detected. After opening app it shows device not available but eventually it wakes up. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*