# SYLVANIA Smart Home

> Firmware updater for SYLVANIA SMART+ HomeKit accessories. (iPhone/iPad app by LEDVANCE LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvania-smart-home/id1277773398 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LEDVANCE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277773397)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.60/5 from 231 App Store ratings · 148 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvania-smart-home/id1277773398/reviews.md

## What is SYLVANIA Smart Home?

The SYLVANIA Smart Home app allows Apple HomeKit users to easily update their SYLVANIA SMART+ accessories to the latest firmware version to incorporate new features and improvements as they become available. Setting up and upgrading your SYLVANIA SMART+ HomeKit-enabled accessories is quick and easy, with no hub required for use. After pairing your SMART+ accessories to HomeKit, use this app to check for firmware updates. Your paired SMART+ HomeKit accessories can be viewed within the app and a message will be displayed next to the accessory if an update is available. Select the accessory to update and the process will automatically begin.

## Key features

- Firmware updates for SMART+ accessories
- HomeKit integration
- No hub required
- View accessory status
- Automatic update process

## What do users think of SYLVANIA Smart Home?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Flawless
- 👍 Fairly good

**Cons**

- 🐛 Constantly disconnecting
- 🐛 Unresponsive
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Firmware updates don't work
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Doesn't work with smart home integrations
- 🐛 Constant need to reset/reconnect
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 💡 Lacking features (scheduling, color control, etc.)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Firmware updates fail
- Devices disappear from app
- Inability to connect to Bluetooth
- Lights behave erratically

**Most requested features**

- Remove annoying pop-up notification
- Add 'never see again' option for notifications
- Improve app responsiveness and stability
- Better integration with smart home platforms
- Add scheduling/timer functionality
- Improve color control and customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 148)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvania-smart-home/id1277773398/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Great bulbs, problematic app

*2026-07-11, version 3.0.2*

Every time I run the app there is an “app news”message box popping up which is annoying. Please make it go away and all will be great. Because the bluetooth bulbs are really good.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-06-22, version 3.0.2*

It’s been a couple of years I’ve tried on and off every month or so to get these lights working with the app and always it fails somehow. The most I have managed to pair is 6/8 light and then as soon as something goes wrong you have to start from the first one again because no previous entry works. I guess you can’t expect much from dollar store lightbulbs but maybe just don’t claim they’re smart when you clearly have done zero testing on your app and how it works (or doesn’t) with the hardware. Don’t even waste your dollar on these folks.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work

*2026-06-12, version 3.0.2*

Never purchasing their product again.

### 1/5 — Garbage. Avoid.

*2026-05-18, version 3.0.2*

Unplugged my lamp to move it and it seems to have lost connection. Tried to set it back up but was directed to a wifi version… which doesn’t work. After some searches it seems like there was some sort of update in the past that was missed and now my light only works like a really expensive regular bulb.
Why would I want a cloud account attached to my lightbulb. I just wanted a bluetooth bulb that I could control from time to time. 

Super dumb.

### 1/5 — Never could pair. iPhone 16

*2026-05-10, version 3.0.2*

Wasted a tremendous amount of time and only thing the I accomplished was getting a headache

### 1/5 — Dude wtaf

*2026-04-10, version 3.0.2*

Seriously SYLVANIA, a company that’s been around for a HUNDRED YEARS, can’t be bothered to hire a developer that can either fix/repair this app, which is a joke btw, or to program the bulbs so they are compatible with third party smart apps, like Wiz, Apple HomeKit, Google Home etc etc. WHY THE HECK ARE YOU GUYS JUST KNOWINGLY NEGLECTING YOUR CUSTOMER BASE HERE. Friggin Transylvania DUMB+ Bluetooth is what the app should be called, cause you vampires are sucking all the life outta me. Smdh.

### 1/5 — Anoying pop up

*2026-03-06, version 3.0.2*

Please erase the "new update available (since 2023)" pop-up every time I go to the app. I just want to adjust the light as fast as possible. Or at least add a "not see this anymore" option! So nonsense.

### 1/5 — Linking With Apps Not Working

*2026-02-26, version 3.0.2*

I’m going by my Alexa and HomeKit, neither will connect, it doesn’t show in HomeKit app or when I try to use the app then takes me to the Home app, and it does nothing. I’m writing this as a review for the public because I’m probably gonna get the same copy and paste answer from the developers.😒 AND THE POP UP COME ON! I guess that what you get getting a bulb from the dollar-store 💀

### 4/5 — Annoying pop up

*2026-02-22, version 3.0.2*

I’ve been getting the same annoying pop up for almost three years about the change. Please take that away. It’s very annoying. Otherwise the app is very useful and works as it should.

### 1/5 — Lights are working ok

*2026-02-21, version 3.0.2*

Like other reviewers said, always notification pops up which annoys me A LOT.  We know your cloud service is not in service anymore. Stop the nonsense!!!

## Frequently asked questions about SYLVANIA Smart Home

### What does the SYLVANIA Smart Home app do?

This app allows Apple HomeKit users to easily update the firmware on their SYLVANIA SMART+ accessories. It ensures your smart home devices have the latest features and performance improvements available.

### Do I need a hub to use this app?

No, a hub is not required for the use of this app. After pairing your SYLVANIA SMART+ accessories to HomeKit, you can use this application directly to manage firmware updates.

### How do I update my SYLVANIA SMART+ accessories?

Once your SMART+ HomeKit accessories are paired, open the SYLVANIA Smart Home app. You will see a message next to any accessory that has an available update. Simply select the accessory to begin the automatic update process.

### Is this app compatible with all SYLVANIA smart devices?

This app is specifically designed for SYLVANIA SMART+ accessories that are HomeKit-enabled. It helps manage firmware updates for these particular devices.

### Is there a cost to use the SYLVANIA Smart Home app?

The SYLVANIA Smart Home app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with its functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2023-11-17

- Discontinued cloud server operation. 
- Bug fixes to support iOS.

### 2.2.5 — 2021-11-12

1.      Improved user workflow
2.      Compatible with iOS 15
3.      Some bug fixes.

### 2.1.7 — 2021-09-28

1. New network troubleshooting feature
2. Add routine capability
3. Pick colors from personal photos
4. Improved dimming

### 2.0.27 — 2021-05-19

- Support for new products
- New user feedback feature
- User experience improvements
- Bug fixes

### 1.12 — 2021-03-16

• New color picker, you can now match colors from your photos.
 • New color preset for single lights or groups.

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