# SYLVANIA Smart Home — user reviews > 148 indexed App Store user reviews of SYLVANIA Smart Home by LEDVANCE LLC, rated 1.60/5 from 231 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvania-smart-home/id1277773398/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvania-smart-home/id1277773398.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 21 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 13 · 1★ 175 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (17 of 148) ### 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. ### 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. ### 2/5 — Development stagnant *2026-01-07, version 3.0.2* It would be nice to have the option to “never see this again” when i open the app to tune my lights. The notification for the removal of cloud services was almost 3yrs ago. We get it. Otherwise the app and lights work ok. No bells and whistles, it gets the job done. Wish HomeKit was more seamless tho. ### 2/5 — Appli de connecte plus *2025-12-17, version 3.0.2* Je ne conprend pas pk sa dit tjrs searching connection et pourtant tout es allumer mon wifi es tres bon mon bluetooth aussi et sa dit tjrs que je suis pas connecter a fonctionner 24heure vrmt plate ### 4/5 — Blue Tooth *2025-12-13, version 3.0.2* Works fine when using iPhone and Bluetooth. ### 2/5 — Barely Functional *2025-11-26, version 3.0.2* The app works. The layout isn’t great and it doesn’t get updated. I frequently can’t connect to the lightbulb and there’s no troubleshooting options. My lamp is essentially useless when there’s no connection. ### 3/5 — Peu être beaucoup mieux *2025-11-20, version 3.0.2* SVP, supprimez la fenêtre « App News » qui pop à chaque fois qu’on ouvre l’app. C’est agaçant et une constante perte de temps. ### 1/5 — It’s a nightmare to use. *2025-11-08, version 3.0.2* The app is quite disappointing. It’s full of bugs, doesn’t connect properly via Bluetooth, and often fails to perform basic functions. The interface isn’t user-friendly, and overall, it feels unstable and unreliable. I hope the developers address these issues soon. ### 1/5 — Firmware update doesn’t work *2025-10-29, version 3.0.2* Homekit directed me to update my firmware in the app. It’s impossible. My accessory is not visible in this app and the instructions for updating when accessories are not present are incomplete/cut off. ### 1/5 — Won’t finish update *2025-10-20, version 3.0.2* App always shows the same device needs an update. “Finishes” then immediately needs an update. Seems update is never actually installed even though the light blink. ### 3/5 — having to click no everytime *2025-10-05, version 3.0.2* PLEASE BRO REMOVE TH MESSAGE MAKING ME CLICK NO EVERYTIME ITS ANNOYING HAVING IT POP UP EVERYTIME I OPEN THE APP ITS BEEN A YEAR OF CLICKING NO EVERYTIME PLEASE MAKE IT SO IT REMEMBERS OR RESETS EVERY MONTH NOT EVERYDAY PLEASEEEEEEEEEE BRO ### 1/5 — Lights don’t work properly *2025-08-30, version 3.0.2* Lightbulbs always disconnecting! ### 2/5 — Where is the account feature?! *2025-08-23, version 3.0.2* Without being able to log in, this prohibits more than one person being able to operate the lights! That’s useless, we should be able to “log in” to our account in multiple devices allowing everyone in the home to be able to operate the lights. PLEASE ADD AN ACCOUNT FEATURE!!! It’s 2025. ### 1/5 — House full of Sylvania and no longer supported *2025-06-04, version 3.0.2* These light strips have worked so well in my home…until now. Sylvania has pulled all support for my items and I now have no app to update firmware or anything. I am very angry that Sylvania would do this and will make sure to replace them all with lights from a different brand. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-05-13, version 3.0.2* Please fix the app or discontinue sale of the product and issue refunds ### 1/5 — PLEASE REMOVE POPUP *2025-03-27, version 3.0.2* Wish I hadn’t bought these lightbulbs. The app is horrible. ### 1/5 — Help- *2025-03-22, version 3.0.2* My lights started smoking when they failed to connect… so I took them out and I’ve been using a lamp since- what do I do?! T^T ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 💀 ### 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!!! ### 1/5 — Annoying message saying an update is coming *2025-12-30, version 3.0.2* It’s one thing to walk away from the support of a product, which it looks like what has happened here, but it’s another to tease a new version for 2 years with a message that pops up every time you open the app. Of course you can’t move forward until you dismiss the message. What a dud. ### 1/5 — Absolute Garbage *2025-11-26, version 3.0.2* Disconnects pretty much every chance it gets - tried different devices to pair, changed bulbs etc - nope sometimes it’s just garbage that belongs in the trash ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — What with the low rating *2025-11-08, version 3.0.2* Works great thanks Sylvania affordable lights ### 5/5 — Best app *2025-10-25, version 3.0.2* Only app the works with Bluetooth bulbs ### 5/5 — John *2025-06-01, version 3.0.2* John Home ### 5/5 — Works for me *2023-10-26, version 2.2.5* App works for me with a Sylvani smart LED light bulb. Works with Apple HomeKit so I can turn bulb on & off using Siri on my iPhone. ### 5/5 — Works like a charm! *2023-05-26, version 2.2.5* I love it! My den lamps work great with this app. ### 5/5 — Sylvania Smart+ Bluetooth only *2023-01-05, version 2.2.5* Sylvania Smart+ Bluetooth LED without Alexa or Siri. Needed to use app to configure from Alexa to Bluetooth only. Works just fine after LED Firmware update and “enabling.” Allows for a short name associated with each bulb. Other apps didn’t connect. Now instead of 5 LEDs on one switch, each LED can be controlled independently. Paid $4 each for BR30 Dimmable 2700K. Mostly they will be in the “Off” mode. Not sure how much electricity that use with Bluetooth enabled. Do they last? ### 5/5 — Flawless *2022-11-03, version 2.2.5* I don’t know the reasons for the low ratings. If something is not working, keep troubleshooting and find the root cause. I bought 4 SYLVANIA Smart Bluetooth lights today, installed lights and this App on my iPhone today. One is quite far away in my basement. Discovery of each bulb was pretty much automated, as I did little for installation in to -the App. Everything works Flawlessly. I turned off my iPhone and was away for a couple hours, and when I turned, it all continued to work——— No Re-Logon. I am impressed with everything! I am going to replace the rest of my light bulb tomorrow. I think it’s all pretty cool. :) Necessary? Maybe, maybe not depending. But I like it non the less :) Glenn ### 5/5 — I love these *2022-09-30, version 2.2.5* From the look of it, apparently this brand had a lot of issues once upon a time, so I got a good amount of lights on sale for a great price. Connected then to this app, and it just works. I’ll follow up later with an updated review since I’m only 3 weeks in so far. But so far, so great! ### 5/5 — So far, so good! *2022-04-21, version 2.2.5* I purchased my Smart+ Bluetooth bulb because it is HomeKit compatible. It was easy to setup and add to HomeKit and so far it works flawlessly. My suggestion is to first download this app and when prompted to “Please select your smart home system to control SYLVANIA SMART+ Bluetooth products”, select “HomeKit”. Then make sure you update the firmwares before anything else. There were about 4 firmware updates for me. Then select “Connect to Apple HomeKit”. You will then need to add it to HomeKit, of course. You will add it by scanning the HomeKit QR code sticker on the instructions insert that came with the bulb. Done. ### 5/5 — Thank You!!!! *2021-12-23, version 2.2.5* Thank you so much for something so easy for a problem we encountered with our wiring. We needed remote bulbs for our foyer so that when we turned on the fan they didn’t come on or vice versa. I had purchased other bulbs and they just wouldn’t pair and the app was horrible. I returned those and happened to walk down the light bulb aisle and seen the SYLVANIA SMART+ bulbs.. brought them home, downloaded the app and minutes later I had working lights!! Simple! Love them! Love that I can dim them and how beautifully lit my foyer is! Thank you so much!! For this girl struggles with technology. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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