# Vivitar Smart Home — user reviews > 27 indexed App Store user reviews of Vivitar Smart Home by Sakar international inc.,, rated 2.00/5 from 51 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-smart-home/id1098171056/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-smart-home/id1098171056.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 34 ## Newest reviews (14 of 27) ### 1/5 — this is stupid *2021-01-26, version 1.1.0* It’s not even letting me download it *!!! ### 1/5 — Did not work *2020-12-26, version 1.1.0* My device does not support app ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2020-11-19, version 1.1.0* The last update on the app was 3 years ago and my smart bulb isn’t working as apparently I don’t have the newest version of the app not exactly what I payed for. Fix it ### 1/5 — Not possible to upgrade *2020-05-20, version 1.1.0* Every time I try to use it it shows that I need to upgrade but when I try it just open the app!! Please fix this ### 1/5 — doesn’t work anymore *2020-05-20, version 1.1.0* need an update to run smart bulb, only to find out it hasn’t been updated for 2 years ### 1/5 — ??? *2020-04-23, version 1.1.0* it's saying that i can't turn my light on because i need to update before. i click to upgrade and it just takes me to the app store where it is already upgraded. sort this out please!! i can't even turn my light on ### 1/5 — Problem needs to be fixed *2020-01-04, version 1.1.0* IT SAYS MY PHONE NUMBER IS INVALID AND CANT BE ABLE TO REGISTER, IVE BEEN USING THIS NUMBER FOR AGES AND ITS BEEN FINE ### 1/5 — Poor App *2019-11-22, version 1.1.0* Most of the time it’s fine, but when it starts having problems...they are a MAJOR pain! Hard to expand the number of cameras!! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2019-10-17, version 1.1.0* I have tried to get the system to connect in my home and nothing will. Very frustrating and pointless. ### 1/5 — Confusing *2017-09-15, version 1.1.0* Pairing devices is a straight up nightmare ### 1/5 — Simply Awful *2017-04-03, version 1.0.13* Devices do not connect. Garbage. ### 1/5 — CRAP!! *2016-11-25, version 1.0.1* I never write reviews but this is terrible. It tells you to upgrade but there's not one.. "customer service" says delete and reinstall..still doesn't work. ### 1/5 — STOP Don't Click *2016-11-07, version 1.0.1* I used my real name because I want you understand this the worst app in iTunes. It need to be upgraded and the developer refuses to do it. ITunes should ban this app all together and the developer. So if you have bought any Vivitar products return them quickly this app will not work. ### 1/5 — The worst of the worst *2016-10-10, version 1.0.1* Error messages are in Chinese. Terrible functionality, they didn't even try to make it work. Not comparable to Phillips Hue in any way. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No update available *2026-04-09, version 1.1.0* Complete waste of money and time to buy any product from Vivitar that must operate through this app and possibly any app under the Vivitar name. Says upgrade is needed to proceed with setup but one isn't available. ### 1/5 — ViviSuck *2025-12-19, version 1.1.0* The only lights that have failed to work. Stopped working. Quit responding. And have an APP that says download new SPP for support but still fail. Bad. Bad. Bad company. ### 1/5 — Ask for update *2025-02-08, version 1.1.0* Ones not available. Do not buy ### 1/5 — No Update Available!!!! *2024-02-04, version 1.1.0* DO NOT BUY!! This device serves absolutely no purpose if you have up to date electrical outlets in your home. When creating your Vivitar account for set up to link the device to your WiFi and phone, There’s no update that the app calls for before you can move on to complete the install to use the smart plug… and you won’t get any further than that. I don’t understand how Vivitar hasn’t corrected this. Horrible & useless product. ### 1/5 — Flawed *2022-12-16, version 1.1.0* I can’t use the app or smart plug because it requires an update according to the app yet no update is available for the app. I will not be making anymore purchases from Vivitar. ### 1/5 — No update available *2022-03-24, version 1.1.0* I cannot use without an update but the last update was 4 years ago. They need to get their act together. ### 1/5 — Not working !! *2022-02-03, version 1.1.0* Needs update for my camera pic 117!!! ### 1/5 — Pile of sh *2021-12-10, version 1.1.0* It doesn’t work, every time I get it figured out the bulb goes on the blink and decides to have a rave, flashing away like a village wrong ‘un. ### 1/5 — Does not UPDATE!! *2021-11-06, version 1.1.0* “Your app version don't support the device, please update to the latest version” This is what it was when it ask me to update the app. The problem is I have the latest version and no update is available ### 1/5 — I never write reviews but in this case… *2021-08-01, version 1.1.0* Looks like I wasted my money buying a bulb that is supposed to connect with this app. Hope you kept your receipt.. ## Most praised reviews (3 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it *2020-07-28* This app hasn’t had updates but cool noting worng ### 4/5 — Add more features *2018-11-04* Add 3D Touch to quickly toggle light on and off Add widgets Nice app for an affordable product Maybe give an option for brighter bulbs too. ### 3/5 — Vivitar Smart Bulb- f477 - can't control it! *2016-10-10, version 1.0.1* Help! I have downloaded the latest version of your app. 1.0.1. The Vivitar Smart Plug works perfectly, but the Vivitar Smart Bulb-f477 will not work. I keep getting an error message "your App version doesn't support the device, please update to the latest version". Well, that is what I have! Please fix this issue. --- *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 2026-07-14.*