# SYLVANIA Smart WiFi — user reviews > 144 indexed App Store user reviews of SYLVANIA Smart WiFi by LEDVANCE LLC, rated 4.65/5 from 7,377 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvania-smart-wifi/id1489197734/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvania-smart-wifi/id1489197734.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,877 · 4★ 951 · 3★ 261 · 2★ 58 · 1★ 227 ## What do users think of SYLVANIA Smart WiFi? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to set up - 🔒 Reliable connection - 👍 Convenient voice control - 👍 Affordable pricing - 👍 Customizable lighting effects **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues - 🐛 Buggy app updates causing functionality loss - 🐛 Inconsistent performance and responsiveness - 👎 Lack of HomeKit/Apple Home integration - 👎 Confusing app UI and settings **Commonly reported bugs** - Lights randomly turning on/off - Schedules and timers not working as expected - Inability to delete groups of devices - Bioadaptive lighting feature not functioning **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Improved scheduling and automation features - Better group/room management - More granular color and brightness controls - Integration with other smart home platforms ## Newest reviews (18 of 144) ### 2/5 — Needs work *2026-07-23, version 3.0.1* Light turns on automatically at times without a scene being set. Light turned on at 4am and woke me up. I thought I had an intruder. Never again. ### 2/5 — Worked great till it didn’t *2026-07-03, version 3.0.1* When I had first bought these lights they were wonderful. Then I got that dreaded firmware update notification, would not be something to worry about if I could actually install the new firmware. Now after unpairing my bulbs in an attempt to install the new firmware I cannot get them to connect and they are stuck in easy pairing mode, yet it has been anything but easy. Two stars. ### 3/5 — Bigger power buttons *2026-03-01, version 2.0.7* On the "all devices" screen, the on/off power toggle button needs to be significantly bigger(double the size). Half the time you accidentally tap the box behind it which brings you to settings for that device. It is incredibly frustrating. If not for that, I would give this app 5 stars. ### 2/5 — App stopped working *2026-01-27, version 2.0.7* I’ve used this app ever since I got my smart bulbs. I never had an issue until tonight. The app won’t open long enough for it to be used or call tech support. ### 3/5 — Simple feature miss *2025-12-24, version 2.0.7* Would be a 5 but setup is a pain if you have a complex wifi password (which you should). A simple copy and paste feature into the password box when adding a new device would make a world of difference. Instead of having to write down the password because switching screens clears out the password field. ### 4/5 — It’s nice *2025-11-21, version 2.0.7* I love it, it lights up my room in one button but the only problem is when I don’t get on the app for so long and I have to redownloded it and I don’t know the password, but overall good I guess ### 4/5 — So very close *2025-11-14, version 2.0.7* I use this product all over my house and have so many great things to say about it. The only thing that I am begging the developers for is the ability to record a scene from a current state. It’s impossible to get the exact look that I really want my guessing in the controls. ### 4/5 — Group lights *2025-11-07, version 2.0.7* I used to be able to add lights to a group then control them all at one time. Not sure what happened to that ### 4/5 — Great until *2025-11-02, version 2.0.7* Everything was working great at first no complaints then my light bulb would no longer connect to my smart home and I have to go into the app to change the color manually. I tried updating the light bulb but each time it fails. ### 1/5 — Horrible product *2025-07-05, version 2.0.7* Bought two of these bulbs and went through four different videos and three reddit threads trying to find out why the device wont connect and none of them resolved the issue. Add that into them seeking information from you personally and your network these products are horrible ### 2/5 — Great lightbulbs, dystopian IoT app *2025-07-01, version 2.0.7* I get that in order to control RGB light bulbs you would need to control it via a device, but why does it even ask for permission to use my microphone, track my location, and track my location across websites? Apps and devices like these would make Ted Kaczynizki rise from his grave to send mail to SYLVANIA. ### 1/5 — Unable to connect *2025-04-28, version 2.0.7* Please fix an issue on the lightbulbs where it says “Please connect device” and takes me to the settings but all I’m able to connect is my Bluetooth and wifi ### 1/5 — No longer works *2025-04-13, version 2.0.7* Ever since the firmware update my three lights no longer stay connected. I have them connected via a 2.4 mhz router and still am forced to reconnect them twice a day!! Update: after emailing and posting review, I received the useless reply of here’s a link to the instructions to connect to WiFi. Indicating they don’t even read just sent a response - probably vis AI. Went ahead and replaced SYLVANIA with AiDot and so far so good! ### 1/5 — Nothing works *2025-04-09, version 2.0.7* Same thing happened to me suddenly everything stopped working stop reacting. It stopped turning on when it should does not recognize the Wi-Fi that has not changed. It was a waste of time spending money on these bulbs would not recommend. ### 1/5 — It won’t trigger like it’s supposed to *2025-04-09, version 2.0.7* It was working okay at first but if it wants you to download firmware you can forget it y’all need to iron out the bugs on y’all end ### 4/5 — Pretty Great but… *2025-03-21* I love this app on iPhone and iPad. It does exactly what I need, including controlling my lights with Siri via Shortcuts. The 4 out of 5 stars is due to lack of Mac support for this app. It’s very possible by simply running it as an iPhone/iPad app for any M-series Mac. It doesn’t need to be a fancy app. Please enable the SYLVANIA Smart WiFi app for M. ### 1/5 — Can’t even log in *2025-03-01, version 2.0.7* Login button is greyed out and does not let me log in ### 3/5 — Dark mode needed *2025-01-29, version 2.0.7* Please change the white background of the app to something dark! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Now requires log-in *2026-03-30, version 3.0.0* App worked fine without needing to create an account and log in. Not sure why they changed it, but I am sure it’s not to my advantage. Going to buy new smart plugs instead of creating an account. ### 1/5 — Fails to connect to wifi blinking before it connects *2026-02-22, version 2.0.7* I cant get this pos to connect its also flashing bright and i can get it to stop ### 1/5 — Counterintuitive App *2026-02-08, version 2.0.7* I setup up 9 lights in one room in my house. Now I can’t add those lights to a room in the app. What’s the point of having different rooms in the app if you can add devices you’ve already setup. I’ll be looking for different bulbs for my next smart room.. ### 1/5 — Firmware update “broke” a bulb! *2026-02-08, version 2.0.7* Plugged in, “added” and set up 5 light bulbs. Every one of them worked but claimed “firmware update needed”. At the time I didn’t have the time as app stated “this could take a while. “Make sure your device has battery power blah blah blah……” but the bulbs seemed to work just fine as is. Able change colors and effects no issues, figured, “meh whatever this will do for now”. Finally found the time later on and attempted to “update firmware”—tested it cautiously on one single bulb first to see how long it might take. At what looked to be 90% complete, It stopped and claimed, “connection failed, check the network” and has ever since completely refused to do anything. I “tried again” and tried and tried. All logical connection and internet [nothing else on network having any issues just this one specific bulb I attempted to update] and the bulb sits there, dark while switch is in the “on” position. I Tried to “delete/readd the bulb to reset it. The power to the bulb is on but the bulb its-self is completely dead-won’t turn on at all. I am actually afraid now with the other 4 bulbs. That, If I should accidentally press to update them…… what? Im out more pricey light bulbs… there go more bulbs!? Not happy here with this Sylvania.😠 ### 1/5 — Firmware update killed my lightbulb *2025-10-30, version 2.0.7* First my lightbulb started turning on randomly at 1am every night. Then I updated the software in the app, it failed, and now my lightbulb is garbage. ### 1/5 — Support link broken *2025-10-19, version 2.0.7* Group management has basically been removed. Cannot change brightness or color of a room or group. Very barebones now ### 1/5 — Extremely annoying. *2025-10-18, version 2.0.7* The lights kinda worked. Then there was an update for them. After updating them they still only kinda work but now there is the lovely addition of the lights turning off for about 30 seconds after they are turned on. Tried the app help button and it took me to an unknown page. I see why the lights were so cheap now. The smart plugs seem to work good. ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2025-09-22, version 2.0.7* I’m not sure what happened but this app is no longer working. I deleted it to try and get it back and it won’t even download. Please fix. ### 1/5 — Bricked my lights *2025-08-15, version 2.0.7* Lights progressively stopped connecting to the app. Then cannot be paired again, so now they just blink. Network is 100% fine and has not changed, tried all troubleshooting, just wasted time. I’ve now had to replace all of my bulbs with another brand. Stay far away from this brand of smart bulbs! ### 1/5 — don’t work *2025-08-04, version 2.0.7* tried to connect my led strip lights i bought a few years ago, now it says that they aren’t supported by the app and that i have to contact the merchant? what’s up with that?? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great support *2025-07-18, version 2.0.7* I had an issue with grouping devices for effects purposes and reached out to their support. Jean-Francois from their team picked up the ticket and walked me through the correct steps. Based on that changing my rating and overall satisfied with the product ### 5/5 — Bdidbd *2025-02-12, version 2.0.7* Please update the app it says my lamp is offline when it’s on ### 5/5 — Convenience/Easy/Ambiance! *2023-08-17, version 2.0.5* I have had my Sylvania bulbs for about three years now, gifted from my nephew who I turned onto ambient lighting and lighting accents when he was young. He paid back the favor by giving me a set of the Sylvania bulbs, which I was not familiar with. I absolutely love the convenience most of all. Turning lights on/off and changing their color without even getting up, now that is my kind of product! 💫 ### 5/5 — I knew I would love talking to Alexa *2022-04-04, version 1.0.9* I love being able to tell Alexa to turn on a light but being able to set up a timer has been an extra unexpected perk no more coming home to a dark porch or house. ### 5/5 — Wireless Remote *2022-03-06, version 1.0.9* These remotes are awesome and very reasonably priced, easy to name and can setup schedule for as many times you want to come on and off any day and multiple times a day. Highly recommended. Tech support actually answers and is extremely helpful. ### 5/5 — Great product *2022-02-01, version 1.0.9* I got the multicolor smart Wi-Fi bulb soon before Halloween and I really love being able to change the multicolors to fit the holiday and when snow has fallen change the colors as well I can change it on my phone from any location over cellular service great products also my first experience with a smart home product really recommend it ### 5/5 — Great product *2021-10-28, version 1.0.9* These bulbs are so fun! From movie night colors to holiday colors to setting all lights on a timer or dimming from cool to warm.., beware it’s addicting! So much so that my college kids needed to have some for their apartments. The only problem is the company doesn’t carry the smaller sized bulbs and I don’t want another company bc that means a whole other app! But all in all, it’s great! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2021-09-01, version 1.0.9* Love that these are so very easy to set up and so fun to use with the app and Alexa! They’ve been in a box for a while because they definitely did NOT work in my dimmable ceiling fan. I just got them connected in the basement and my son and BF LOVE THEM! Definitely worth and it these 4 smart bulbs don’t require a smart hub. ### 5/5 — Affordable and Reliable! *2021-08-06* I was drawn to the SYLVANIA lightbulbs initially due to the product’s affordability in comparison to some of the other smart bulb systems on the market today as well as the fact that it does not require an assistant device (Alexa) to function. The bulbs were extremely easy to set up through the app as it took me less than 5 minutes to complete. Also, the app has a user friendly interface which is simplistic and has no unnecessary frills. Definitely recommended to folks looking for an affordable alternative. ### 5/5 — Easy *2021-03-27, version 1.0.9* For inexpensive color WiFi bulbs one-sixth the cost of competition (Philips Hue), this is surprisingly reliable of an app. I paired 8 bulbs quickly in less than ten minutes. Basic Tuya-clone but reliable. The only improvement I ask is a “Saturation” adjustment for color mode so I can turn red into light pink, or other pastel colors. --- *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 2026-08-26.*