# WiZ (legacy) > Smart lighting control and organization via Wi-Fi and cloud. (iPhone/iPad app by Signify Netherlands B.V..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiz-legacy/id1497247770 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Signify Netherlands B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979064009) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 55,852 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 87 MB - Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish and 7 more - Released: 2020-06-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiz-legacy/id1497247770/reviews.md ## What is WiZ (legacy)? Smart lighting made simple. Organize and control your lights by groups within rooms over Wi-Fi or remotely through the cloud. Improve the way you work, feel and simply enjoy the environment you're in with our wide variety of different light modes that cover the range from fun to functional. All your settings are securely stored on the cloud and can be shared with your family, friends and even your guests if you like. ## Key features - Organize lights by room and group - Control lights via Wi-Fi - Remote cloud control - Variety of light modes - Secure cloud storage - Share settings with others ## What do users think of WiZ (legacy)? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Consistent connectivity - 🎨 Customizable lighting options - ⏱️ Scheduling and automation - 👍 Simple and intuitive app - 💡 Useful preset lighting modes **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues - 🔁 Lights randomly changing on their own - 🤯 Frustrating app migration process - 🤖 Poor customer support and troubleshooting - 📱 Compatibility problems with certain devices **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when scrolling through color options - Lights not responding to app commands - Inconsistent behavior after power outages - Pairing issues with new bulbs - Alexa/Google integration not working reliably **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Ability to create custom color cycles - Group control for multiple rooms - Sunrise/sunset scheduling - Better integration with smart home platforms ## Recent user reviews (10 of 55) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiz-legacy/id1497247770/reviews.md ### 2/5 — These lights are maddening! *2024-07-28* I have a lot of these lights in my studio. Price is decent and they look good. But……they do NOT consistently stay connected. And it doesn’t matter how far, or close, to the router they are. I have lights that have stopped turning on for weeks and out of no where turn on. Other lights will simply no longer connect and the only way they work is if I manually turn them on/off. Right now I have lights in one room that once they are on will NOT connect to app anymore and therefore will not turn off unless I unplug them. but they are in the ceiling so that is a pain. And while the developer is usually quick to respond to help via the app, the trouble shooting steps are ridiculous. My advice is if you want to have wifi lights go with another brand. I’ll be switching the majority of mine out soon because I’m sick of them not working. ### 1/5 — Trash app but your only choice for wiz *2024-06-11* I’m not sure how many years it has been since Phillips purchased Wiz, but it’s clear that prioritizing compatibility and functionality has always been last. Whether it’s shortcuts failing for no reason, a total lack of ability to integrate with the apple “home” app, or a total lack of security for the bulbs on your local network, this app seems great until you discover its numerous years long bugs! Hue app came first and was a way more robust product, and this festering garbage heap still lacks features the first Hue product had for years. I could write an app myself and it wouldn’t have been half this poorly thought out and executed. Terrible. Edit: recently had a power outage, 25 out of the 30 bulbs I have will not reconnect. I am out almost $700 worth of hardware not even counting the cost of labor of trying to reinstall these. It seems like Phillips is trying to set themselves up for class action lawsuit. ### 3/5 — Simple and works well, but… *2023-12-03* Simple and easy to use although horizontally scrolling to access rooms isn’t the greatest user experience. In need of some simple UI improvements / options, but mostly OK and has worked consistently since setup. There is a v2 of the app and unfortunately the reviews for it are abysmal. If you decide to remain on the legacy app you are punished each and every time you open the app by having to bypass their popup message urging you to switch to v2. Additionally if you switch to v2 and decide to switch back all your data will be gone and you’ll have to re set up everything. Insultingly bad user experience. Otherwise this is a solid 4 star app in need of only minor tweaks. There are vague replies to poor reviews of v2 suggesting fixes or improvements are coming soon but without knowing for sure when those will happen or if they will work… I will continue to use v1 legacy begrudgingly. ### 3/5 — It's ok on the old version *2023-04-08* I have never migrated to the new version but it seems like there are more negative reviews from people using the newer version. I do have issues every now and then with bulbs dropping a signal and having to repair, but that's usually it. and one other issue I've noticed is that the app does not adjust for daylight savings time. So I usually have to go in and adjust the time frames for the outdoor bulbs I have on a schedule, so that's just a little bit annoying. I have the same issue as others where the App will tell me I'm not connected to the correct Wi-Fi, but if I opt to pair manually it usually works for me. The bulbs themselves are amazing, I am super picky about lighting, so I love being able to adjust the Tone, brightness, and literally every color in the rainbow! The app could use some work though, it would be nice if things worked a little smoother and the signal wasn't dropped as frequently. I understand the bulbs are a newer concept, so it probably just takes some time to perfect this kind of application but I hope they work out the bugs because they'll definitely get an update of five stars from me if they do! ### 2/5 — Major Connectivity Issues *2023-03-14* I loved the idea of creating custom colors for my lights with the changing of the seasons/holidays. I am using the light bulbs in my Coach lights and porch light. Unfortunately, there are major connectivity issues…in that one or more bulbs is regularly unable to connect to the app, therefore not turning on or not shutting off. It’s never the same bulb. The issue likes to randomly rotate between my 4 light bulbs. How often is this happening? Every other day. Every other day one or more bulbs won’t turn on/off. The app says the bulbs can’t connect to the wifi. I have to manually unscrew and rescrew the bulb back in and like magic, connectivity is restored. The reason I purchased these bulbs was so that I could have my exterior lights turn on/off with a set schedule. Because of the crappy app, I never know when all 4 of my lights will actually work. On the rare day that all of them actually turn on, it’s not guaranteed they will stay that way. I’ve gone outside an hour later and one of the lights will be off. It’s infuriating. There’s no reason for the excuse of a weak wifi signal. I have a wifi booster in my garage. My advice to you is to find smart bulbs that do not use the Wiz app. It’s nothing but a joke. ### 1/5 — Make the app available for MAC desktop *2023-02-23, version 1.27.0* I’ve created shortcuts for my lights around the house. Didn’t realize the hoops I’d be going through, just to be able to turn on lights. Shouldn’t be this way. Philips light bulbs have you using this app. Fine, but if u want to try and use your MAC, this app isn’t available in the Apple App Store for your MAC. So don’t start making shortcuts later to find out, you won’t be able to use them because this app is only compatible on your iPhone or iPad. Everything else is cool, but for this MAJOR reason alone, my rating is a 1 star. Another thing about these colored bulbs, if this is a Hue Philips product, why can’t I use the Hue Philips app to turn these bulbs on? Why do I have to download another app like Wiz that doesn’t even have the Hue Philips name attached to it? I don’t like having to download a 2nd app to turn these bulbs on. I have the led Hue Philips strip. I thought their app would turn these bulbs on. They don’t. Too much money spent for all these hoops. ### 5/5 — Wiz bulbs *2023-02-23, version 1.27.0* I had a terrible time trying to get my Wiz bulbs reconnected to the internet, but finally succeeded tonight. The problem started when our internet went out about a month ago. We ended getting a new modem. But the bulbs were no longer connected to the internet. You have no instructions for what to do in this case. You have videos on how to connect bulbs, but not how to reconnect. I had to figure that out on my own. To do this, I had to add the lights back to each room, and had to pair them once again to the internet, which I did manually. Please make a video for this. I am sure I am not the only one who has experienced this frustration. ### 2/5 — Not going to migrate *2023-02-11, version 1.27.0* I just read a good portion of the reviews for your V2 app and given that out of well over 500 reviews, the average is less than one star I will definitely not be upgrading if you can even call it that! Not only are there, tons of complaints that either it doesn’t work with Apple, or just doesn’t connect at all after changing to the new app, but when I was reading the various options within my current apps settings for version two there were literally many typos in the instructions which leads me to believe that either the same people that developed the app and caused many bugs wrote the instructions or quality control is not the main purpose. I will definitely not be upgrading/migrating!! I also doubt I will receive developer feedback to this review. ### 5/5 — V2 is trash *2023-01-05, version 1.27.0* Their new app is absolute dog shhh. Just from the screenshots alone it looks like it was made for a early 2000s iPod or worst yet a mp3 player. I don’t know who had the artistic liberties in the development of their new app but they should be fired. We love simplicity and clean lines. I don’t want to manage my lights from an app that looks like an app in one of those kids learning laptops, thanks but I’ll stick with this clean and elegant version of your app until you come to your senses. ### 1/5 — Trash app but your only choice for wiz *2022-12-13, version 1.27.0* I’m not sure how many years it has been since Phillips purchased Wiz, but it’s clear that prioritizing compatibility and functionality has always been last. Whether it’s shortcuts failing for no reason, a total lack of ability to integrate with the apple “home” app, or a total lack of security for the bulbs on your local network, this app seems great until you discover its numerous years long bugs! Hue app came first and was a way more robust product, and this festering garbage heap still lacks features the first Hue product had for years. I could write an app myself and it wouldn’t have been half this poorly thought out and executed. Terrible. ## Frequently asked questions about WiZ (legacy) ### What does the WiZ (legacy) app do? This app simplifies smart lighting control. It allows you to organize and manage your lights by groups within rooms, and control them either over Wi-Fi or remotely through the cloud. You can also use various light modes to suit different moods and activities. ### How can I control my lights with this app? You can control your lights directly over your Wi-Fi network. Additionally, the app offers remote control capabilities through the cloud, allowing you to manage your lighting from anywhere. ### Is the WiZ (legacy) app free to use? Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description. ### Can I share my lighting settings with others? Absolutely. All your customized lighting settings are securely stored on the cloud. You can easily share these settings with family members, friends, or even guests if you wish. ### What are some use cases for this app? The app is useful for enhancing your environment for various purposes, from functional lighting for work to creating a relaxing ambiance for leisure. You can set specific light modes to improve your mood, productivity, or simply enjoy your living space more. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.29.0 — 2023-07-17 Improvements to the flow to access your home with the WiZ app V2 ### 1.27.0 — 2022-10-28 - Preparing for data migration to WiZ app V2 - Added a way for users to fully delete all data and accounts - Bug fixing and performance improvements ### 1.26.1 — 2022-05-30 * Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.26.0 — 2022-04-25 * Japanese language is now supported * Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.25.0 — 2022-01-05 * Korean language is now supported * Turkish language is now supported * Bug fixing and security improvements ## Apps similar to WiZ (legacy) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [LIFX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifx/id657758311) | 3.7 (6,986) | Free | Lifestyle | | [LedRemote Led Light Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ledremote-led-light-controller/id1587679090) | 3.6 (2,446) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Twinkly](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkly/id1132187056) | 4.6 (47,918) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Smart LED Light Remote Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-led-light-remote-control/id1610268912) | 2.2 (381) | Free | Lifestyle | | [SmartHQ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarthq/id992883749) | 4.6 (75,017) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Hubspace](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubspace/id1506042235) | 4.8 (207,856) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Signify Netherlands B.V. - [Remote Keypad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-keypad/id350190446) - [Philips Dynalite DynamicTouch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-dynalite-dynamictouch/id446998947) - [Dynalite EnvisionTouch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynalite-envisiontouch/id499172394) - [DiscoverMe LTP - Philips](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discoverme-ltp-philips/id622471355) - [Philips PCA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-pca/id924456349) - [Interact YellowDot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interact-yellowdot/id1053867885) All apps by Signify Netherlands B.V.: https://appshunter.io/developer/979064009 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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