# sPOD Bantam — Switched Power On Demand!

> Wireless control and programming for sPOD Bantam and BLE accessories. (iPhone/iPad app by sPOD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spod-bantam/id1256843949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [sPOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039971378)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 251 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spod-bantam/id1256843949/reviews.md

## What is sPOD Bantam?

This App is compatible with our sPOD Bantam and other sPOD BLE products, see below:

Used to:
- Program and control our sPOD BantamX & SourceLT
- Program switch linking, flash, strobe, momentary and dimming functions
- Program switch colors and icons
- Multiple Source select by swiping left or right
- Wireless control of the BantamX SourceLT with an iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini

Additional support for the following sPOD BLE products through a single unified App:
- Bantam
- SE Bluetooth Module
- HD Switch 
- Bluetooth Enabled Touchscreen
- RCPM

## Key features

- Program sPOD BantamX & SourceLT
- Configure switch linking, flash, strobe, momentary, dimming
- Customize switch colors and icons
- Wireless control via iPhone/iPad
- Support for multiple sPOD BLE products
- Switch between multiple sources

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bantam Pro-Series | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spod-bantam/id1256843949/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-05-13, version 3.8*

This app is pretty bad. The Bluetooth takes forever to get connected to. Constantly loses connection regardless of what iPhone I use. No apple car play option. Like come on, update this app more frequently and clean up the UX.

### 2/5 — Unreliable

*2026-05-10, version 3.8*

Drops connection repeatedly over and over.

### 1/5 — SwitchPros is so much better.

*2026-03-07, version 3.8*

Fix this app. God it sucks

### 1/5 — No reliability when you need it

*2026-01-30, version 3.8*

The app will open connect sometimes and when you do connect the switches turn off randomly within a minute regardless if your app is connected or not. The app says I need to update my bantam x but doesn’t indicate any way of doing so. Why sell the bantam x as an app standalone when it can’t even perform as such. I don’t want to drop an extra few hundred dollars for a controller that may fix the issues

### 2/5 — Pairing prevents using

*2026-01-12, version 3.8*

Never been able to get the Bantam to pair with the app. It flashes a pairing box to the screen and then before you can enter the pin the box closes. It’s 2026 and they can’t make simple steps to pair a phone to the controller. And toggling a jumper 5x instead of a pairing button, come on really?

### 1/5 — Its ok.

*2025-11-23, version 3.7*

I get it, the sPod is an expensive and awesome piece of equipment. I love everything about it and been installing them for years. However, the app is just garbage. Yeah it works when you’re about 6 inches away from it, if you step anything more than 7 inches away, it will disconnect and you can’t use it. Amazing how in 1969 we could have video imagery and communication to the moon, but we can’t have this app get 6 inches away from its screen without disconnecting or having a problem.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work

*2025-11-17, version 3.7*

$1000 Bucks down the drain. Doesn’t work. Touch screen on the digital screen barely works.

### 1/5 — The SourceL

*2025-10-27, version 3.7*

App is junk. Took forever to get it to pair with my iPhone 14. Did work, but not great. Recently switched to iPhone 16….won’t even find the device. Seems it is like everyone else is saying; no fix in sight

### 2/5 — Functionality steadily unimproving…

*2025-09-11, version 3.7*

First version I was using when i first got the sPOD was not great… but it worked well enough, and i could easily control brightness with the slider on the homescreen.

Second version i was no longer able to find any way to control brightness on the app, now have to use the physical controls which is very inconvenient. Also the spacing of the buttons changed, causing me to have to re-learn muscle memory for operating the lights

Current version now interrupts my audio bluetooth when the app is activated, in addition to another position shift of the buttons, and asks me to “pair” the app each time, and takes a few moments to activate each instance. Unfortunately, the pairing does not actually work, so i just have to click through menus before i can actually use the lights. This combined with the extra steps to get my audio back adds quite a bit of time and workload when im just trying to see better. Not ideal. Please concentrate on basic functions and ease of use- this is trending in the wrong direction.

### 4/5 — Small changes to enhance.

*2025-08-19, version 3.6*

Please to whom it may concern. 
Can you please integrate this app to function with car play & not mess with the music playing while using app. 
Thank you & I love your app.

## Frequently asked questions about sPOD Bantam

### What does the sPOD Bantam app do?

The sPOD Bantam app allows you to wirelessly program and control your sPOD BantamX and SourceLT devices. It enables customization of switch functions such as linking, flashing, strobing, momentary activation, and dimming. You can also personalize switch colors and icons for a more intuitive interface.

### What sPOD devices are compatible with this app?

This app is compatible with the sPOD BantamX and SourceLT. It also provides additional support for other sPOD BLE products including the Bantam, SE Bluetooth Module, HD Switch, Bluetooth Enabled Touchscreen, and RCPM, all through a single unified application.

### How do I control multiple sPOD sources?

You can easily switch between multiple sPOD sources by swiping left or right within the app interface. This allows for seamless management of different power outputs connected to your sPOD system.

### Is this app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. However, it is designed to work with sPOD hardware and may involve in-app purchases for certain functionalities or advanced features related to the sPOD ecosystem.

### What kind of customization options are available?

The app offers extensive customization for your sPOD accessories. You can program complex switch linking behaviors, set up flash and strobe patterns, control momentary functions, and adjust dimming levels. Furthermore, you can personalize the appearance of your switches by changing their colors and icons.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8 — 2025-12-22

Other apps audio will not stop in background while sPOD is on focus.

### 3.7 — 2025-08-19

User can now easily switch on or off the device using voice commands, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
The application now remembers user's preferred dimming settings, allowing for a more personalized user experience every time you use the app.
We've improved the user interface for a cleaner and more intuitive look, making navigation smoother and more visually appealing.

### 3.6 — 2025-05-21

Enhance the user interface.

### 3.5 — 2025-05-20

Enhance the user interface.

### 3.4 — 2025-04-07

Change the new user interface.
Added new legends icon.
Change Dimming functionality.

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