# TUO Life — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of TUO Life by VERGEOPS, LLC, rated 3.94/5 from 161 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuo-life/id1481639764/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuo-life/id1481639764.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 103 · 4★ 11 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 27 ## What do users think of TUO Life? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Great concept for sleep and circadian rhythm - 👍 Helps with waking up energized - 👍 Improves sleep quality - 👍 Useful for winding down at night - 👍 Effective for adjusting to time zones - 👍 Calming light effect - 👍 Easy setup (for some users) - 👍 Fade feature is helpful **Cons** - 🐛 App is clunky and slow - 🐛 App frequently loses connection - 🐛 App crashes often - 🐛 Requires repeated logins - 🐛 Bulbs are buggy - 🐛 App is not intuitive - 🐛 App doesn't sync properly - 🐛 App UI/UX is poor - 🐛 App doesn't remember default settings - 🐛 Setup can be infuriating - 🐛 Limited customization options - 🐛 App doesn't adjust to daylight savings - 🐛 App menu overlaps with phone status bar - 🐛 Cannot delete rooms or re-add bulbs easily - 🐛 Bulb becomes unscanable paperweight if account deleted - 🐛 Requires 2.5GHz Wi-Fi specifically - 🐛 App functions are not always working - 🐛 Glitches too often - 🐛 Light turns on unexpectedly - 🐛 Transitions are not smooth (fade doesn't work for some) - 🐛 Poor connection even when close - 🐛 App needs redesign **Commonly reported bugs** - App glitches too often, requires restart - Lamp doesn’t turn on automatically - App loses connection to bulb, requires reset - App crashes - Bulbs are buggy - App is clunky, functionally limited - Requires repeated logins - App functions a little slowly - Little glitches sometimes, light doesn't turn off when toggled - Default calm set to 25% always comes on at 100% - On/off schedules are buggy and don’t always work - App is not intuitive to use - Often does not sync or turn on bulbs after programming - App seems a little glitchy, requires going through steps twice - Bedroom room setup disappears from app - App looks like a template, complicated and limited customization - Doesn’t adjust to daylight savings automatically - Kelvin values don’t go below 2300 - App menu pushes into phone status bar - Cannot delete a room once added - Cannot remove and re-add a bulb - Bulb becomes an expensive unscanable paperweight if account deleted - App not functioning, only allows turning light off - Interface does not properly fit on display size - Half the functions listed are not functional - Unable to set up profiles - Schedule is not working - Bulb turns on in the middle of the night - Bulb will not connect - Doesn’t keep any dimmed settings - Scheduling works but fade on/off does not - Light goes from 0 to 100 watts immediately instead of fading - App has issues connecting - App is very clunky and frustrating to use - Transitions between lighting modes are mostly pre-programmed - App has a mode for setting sleep and wake times but doesn’t track sunrise - Default settings do not work - Occasionally, light turns on full brightness out of nowhere - App is generally super glitchy and hard to use - Setup is a massive headache, requires 2.5GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - App/bulbs don't remember default color temp and brightness - App menu pushes into phone status bar, tricky to hit icons - Cannot delete a room once added - Cannot remove and re-add a bulb - Bulb becomes an expensive unscanable paperweight if account deleted - App not functioning, only allows turning light off - Interface does not properly fit on display size - Half the functions listed are not functional - Unable to set up profiles - Schedule is not working - Bulb turns on in the middle of the night - Bulb will not connect - Doesn’t keep any dimmed settings - Scheduling works but fade on/off does not - Light goes from 0 to 100 watts immediately instead of fading - App has issues connecting - App is very clunky and frustrating to use - Transitions between lighting modes are mostly pre-programmed - App has a mode for setting sleep and wake times but doesn’t track sunrise **Most requested features** - Allow customization of wake-up light duration - Enable automatic adjustment to daylight savings - Redesign the app with a simpler interface - Allow saving and defaulting custom colors for specific times - Customize colors for 'calm' mode - Add red light function for night use - Allow Kelvin values below 2300 - Track sunrise/sunset for wake-up times - Integrate with HomeKit - Allow manual adjustment of color temperature and illumination intensity to be saved - Add option for user-set programmed gradual decrease/increase in color temperature and intensity - Make app accessible via Bluetooth alone - Allow users to delete rooms and re-add bulbs easily - Improve app to prevent bulbs from becoming paperweights ## Newest reviews (13 of 51) ### 2/5 — Great product but poor app *2026-07-29, version 4.0.8* Love my TUO light, but the app is poorly maintained. It is buggy often and consistently logs you out upon closure of the app. If the app was more functional I would recommend a TUO light to more people, but it’s hard to recommend with such a buggy platform. ### 2/5 — Glitch *2026-04-23, version 4.0.8* Glitches too often. It shows the bulb is connected, but you have control. Have to close the application and reopen to make it work. ### 4/5 — Works pretty well *2025-12-18, version 4.0.8* For the most part, the app and the bulb work as expected. I like being able to set up the bulb to turn off and on a schedule. It’s a GREAT way to wake up. My only issue is that the app for now functions a little slowly, it takes a bit to load your room and get to the menu, etc. like a couple seconds, but that’s noticeable when most other apps are almost instantaneous. There are also little glitches sometimes, where I toggle the light on or off but the bulb doesn’t turn off. I usually have to close the app and try again to get it to work. ### 3/5 — Love the concept but not the app *2025-10-11, version 4.0.8* I love to calm down to the calm light and wake up to the wake up light. I feel like it really helps my circadian rhythm. It has not fixed my insomnia though as I had hoped. The worst part is how buggy the app is. I have the default calm set to 25% and it always comes on at 100%. That is not calming. It is jostling. Also the on/off schedules are buggy and don’t always work. They need new product development. The product was not worth the cost with these apps issues. ### 4/5 — Interesting product *2025-01-04, version 3.1.11* The app does seem a little glitchy. I have to go through steps twice. I also set up the bedroom yesterday, but today it does not display. I did turn the bedroom light off this AM, but I would expect that room to still be visible in the app. I just installed the lights so we’ll see if they work as promised. ### 1/5 — Great product, app needs a redo *2024-12-25, version 3.1.11* The bulbs are great. The app looks like it was designed by a contractor that used the same template for many many apps. It’s both hugely complicated and doesn’t let you do basic customizations. For example, everyone wakes at different times in our house, so I’d love the “wake up” look to be on for a couple hours in the morning. Can you do that? Nope. But, there’s 15 different things in the sidebar you can click on that run off the screen. It also doesn’t adjust to daylight savings automatically (yes really). I’d suggest they redo the app. ### 3/5 — Circadian without red light? *2024-12-21, version 3.1.9* I just assumed this light would have red light function at night since they say it is the best light for optimizing circadian rhythm. The kelvin values don’t even go below 2300 which is also a surprise. I’m still willing to give the bulb and app a try, but will probably be returning this. Definitely a great concept, but needs some work! ### 3/5 — Works pretty well *2024-12-15* For the most part, the app and the bulb work as expected. I like being able to set up the bulb to turn off and on a schedule. It’s a GREAT way to wake up. My only issue is that the app for now functions a little slowly, it takes a bit to load your room and get to the menu, etc. like a couple seconds, but that’s noticeable when most other apps are almost instantaneous. **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback -- we always appreciate hearing from our customers and will look at what we can do to speed things up a bit. Our current app always fetches data fresh each time to make sure we're displaying your most recent info in terms of mode and status. We also hold the screen from displaying until we have all the data. We have some improvements planned for this last piece in our next release. ### 2/5 — Great light - horrible app *2024-12-14, version 3.1.9* Please fix this app!!! It’s just unacceptable from a UX/UI perspective in 2024 ### 1/5 — Great concept, terrible app *2024-11-18* Update: it is getting worse and worse. I had to restart the phone three times today to make it work. I love the idea and the bulb itself, but the app is a mess. It regularly stops working and the only option is to delete it and start again. **Developer response:** We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with the app. We're dedicated to supporting our customers and helping them get the most out of their TUO Circadian Smart Products. Please reach out to our support team at info@thetuolife.com -- we'd love to help resolve your issue. ### 1/5 — Great concept, terrible app *2024-10-01* I love the idea and the bulb itself, but the app is a mess. It regularly stops working and the only option is to delete it and start again. **Developer response:** We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with the app. We're dedicated to supporting our customers and helping them get the most out of their TUO Circadian Smart Products. Please reach out to our support team at info@thetuolife.com -- we'd love to help resolve your issue. ### 1/5 — Terrible app. *2024-08-12* No customization for scheduling. And the scheduling doesn’t include turning red in the evening. Has to be done manually every day. Wouldn’t recommend until the app is improved. **Developer response:** We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with the app. We do offer the ability to customize your schedule for your room. This is on the room screen under Show Settings and then Circadian Plan. We don't currently support red light in scheduling but are looking at incorporating this in future product versions. ### 1/5 — Very glitchy *2024-08-01, version 3.0.6* The app is terrible and needs to be completely redone. None of the default settings work. Occasionally, out of nowhere the light will turn on full brightness. Just generally super glitchy and hard to use. Please fix the app! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Terrible User Interface *2026-07-08, version 4.0.8* Very poorly designed app with a lot of bugs. ### 1/5 — Very buggy *2026-03-20, version 4.0.8* Lamp doesn’t turn on automatically, app loses connection to bulb and it needs to be reset by entering the WiFi password, app crashes. I can’t manage my circadian rhythm if the light won’t turn on in the morning at the designated start time. ### 1/5 — Clunky *2026-01-20, version 4.0.8* App is clunky, functionally limited. Requires repeated logins which is annoying. Bulbs are also buggy. Cool idea, but tech/qc seems to need improvement. Wouldn’t buy again until these issues are resolved. ### 1/5 — Terrible app that needs to redesign *2026-01-16, version 4.0.8* Terrible app. I hope the light of itself is a lot better than this stupid app. ### 1/5 — Aggravating *2025-11-25, version 4.0.8* Setting up is infuriating because it will only let you pick 0700 as a wake up and 11 pm for sleep. ### 1/5 — The Worst App I Ever Used *2025-03-10, version 3.1.11* The number and frequency of frustrations with this app is incredible. ### 1/5 — Great idea - Terrible app *2025-01-21, version 3.1.11* Can’t customize. I had hoped you could turn to red light automatically at a certain time, but instead you have to do it by hand for each bulb every night. And you can’t keep it on a certain color and just switch it on and off. You have to reset every time. ### 1/5 — Outdated app doesn’t sync *2025-01-09, version 3.1.11* App is not intuitive to use. Often does not sync or turn on bulbs after programming. Sad for a bulb with potential. ### 1/5 — Clunky *2025-01-06, version 3.1.11* App is clunky, functionally limited. Bulbs are also buggy. Cool idea, but tech/qc seems to need improvement. ### 1/5 — Love/Hate *2024-12-28, version 3.1.11* The bulb is great, the app is awful. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Use and Support *2026-06-15, version 4.0.8* With a newborn, getting the right lighting is absolutely crucial and with Tuo Life I get that and more. I had an issue and they were so quick with helpful insight, I couldn’t be happier. ### 5/5 — Amazing change in sleep quality *2026-01-24, version 4.0.8* As a neurosurgeon I have to optimize the sleep I can get w my career. This really changed my quality of sleep and allowed me to set circadian rhythm even if waking up before sunrise every day. Game changer. Huge health benefits. Thank you for making this. ### 5/5 — Former night owl *2025-01-16, version 3.1.11* As a person who really has a hard time waking up in the morning, this bulb has really changed that. I feel way more energized in the morning. ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2024-12-14, version 3.1.9* This bulb system is wonderful. I put them on every morning as I do my morning breathing and they keep me waking up early and refreshed. Also very helpful for prepping for travel to another time zone by making a false dawn so you can creep up on the time change. ### 5/5 — Easy set up *2024-12-12* It’s easy to set up and the app was easy to use in general. Connecting to the bulb was super fast. It connected after 1 attempt. My family and I are sleeping better and kids are calmer! Love the fade feature personally. It helps with waking up and winding down at night gradually. **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback -- we always appreciate hearing from our customers and are glad you're enjoying your experience with TUO Circadian Smart Products. ### 5/5 — Great! *2024-12-05* Love the bulbs and app. They used to be a bit hard to set up but now things have improved a lot. Sleeping better and waking up feeling better. Must have in gloomy winter weather. Kids love the fade mode for their bedtime and we don’t have to manually turn them off thanks to the schedules for each room. ### 5/5 — Better than my morning espresso *2024-08-06, version 3.0.6* While my morning espresso tastes better than this light bulb, this thing gets my morning rocking. I’ve tried mornings with the TUO bulb and without and I definitely feel more pep in my step with it. I swear it makes me sleep better too. ### 5/5 — Best Sleep EVER *2023-10-14, version 2.0.6* My family and I live in Seattle and summer days are long with 16 hours of daylight until after 10pm. After just a few days of using the TUO bulbs, my whole family including our young children got back to our regular schedules. Instead of the kids being awake until 10pm, 2 days later with TUO, they went to bed at 7pm. The whole family is sleeping great now! ### 5/5 — Doesn’t track sunrise at all. No HomeKit integration. *2021-10-13, version 1.5.5* The app has a mode for setting sleep and wake times but sleep and wake time varies over the year as a function of the sunrise and sunset. Whenever the sun rises that’s when I want to wake up. This is an obvious oversight on the part of the designers. Why can’t I have it turn on at sunrise? I mean it is a sunrise simulation lamp is it not? ### 5/5 — Lifesaver *2020-08-11, version 1.3.2* My kids started to struggle to fall asleep when the day started to get longer in early summer and they started waking later and later in the morning. But now they are sleeping great after installing the lights in our living room/ kitchen. Love this and recommend this to anyone! --- *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 2026-08-20.*