# WLED — All your lights in one place!

> Open-source smart lighting control for ESP8266/32 microcontrollers. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Schwinne.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled/id1475695033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Schwinne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475695032)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 192 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 28 MB
- Released: 2019-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled/id1475695033/reviews.md

## What is WLED?

Discover WLED lights in your network automatically and control them all from a single place!

This is a companion app for the free and open source WLED software for ESP8266/32 microcontrollers.
WLED strives to be the go-to open-source smart home lightning application!

## Key features

- Automatic light discovery
- Centralized control
- Open-source compatibility
- Smart home integration
- ESP8266/32 support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled/id1475695033/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Effects tab doesn’t work

*2023-11-25*

2 stars because some parts work. I wouldn’t bother with this app though until they fix the effects section. It’s basically an app version of logging into the board from a browser. You can adjust settings which is nice. However, the effects tab hardly works. If I tap at the top of the screen, it actually selects something an inch lower. When you try to scroll down for more effects, the effects eventually disappear. Basically, it’s unusable for effects but works for adjusting settings. Easier to just use your browser and board IP.

### 2/5 — Used to work great

*2023-11-07*

In the past few months something has caused the app to not work correctly. Some pages don’t show all the info and aren’t usable. Now it just disconnects from the controller after about 3 seconds but the controller is still online and working(verified with PC). I’ve tried to uninstall and reinstall and nothing. Back to the webpage it is.

### 2/5 — What Happened???

*2023-10-05*

This worked so well last Christmas. I received so many compliments on my lighting and was pleased with the customization. Now, I can’t even change the themes. I hope this gets fixed. This was such a phenomenal app.

### 2/5 — App worked good before effects tab broke

*2023-08-21*

It seems that the effects tab is broken making it very difficult to change effects in the app. Worked perfectly before a few updates that broke the app.

### 3/5 — Effects page doesn’t work

*2023-08-19*

Would be a great app, but the effects page does not work. This undermines one of the app’s central purposes: setting new lighting effects. Furthermore, if you just plug your WLED instance’s ip address into Safari, you will get essentially all of this app’s functionality (if not all of this app’s functionality), and the effects page works through the web interface. The app would be awfully convenient if the effects page worked, but because it doesn’t, I almost always use Safari instead. The availability of a working effects page on Safari, but not through the app substantially undermines the utility of the app.

### 1/5 — App is basically useless

*2023-08-09*

App is constant alt freezing / glitching / crashing. List of effects disappears when scrolling through. You can still select effects but cannot see which one you are choosing. Same thing happens when scrolling through color scheme list. Desktop version works perfect the app is useless

### 2/5 — Was great till the recent update broke the UI

*2023-07-29*

I’ve had very few problems with WLED until I tried to tweak two of my lighting installations and now can’t get them back to the way they were using the app due to the UI being completely broken on the effects page.

### 5/5 — Effects Tab has a Visual Bug on iPhone

*2023-07-02*

Minor fix required on the Effects Tab. Scroll and display are mucked up.

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2023-07-02*

Love the app! Use it all the time. Also noticed a change that has affected the “effects” page. Luckily you can easily change some of your favorite setups to the color(s) that match the holiday, event, or the mood. Thanks!

### 3/5 — Awesome capabilities, lots of bugs

*2023-06-13*

This app is awesome and has a lot of custom features that have been so great to use. I’ve been able to use an esp32 with some led strips to make some awesome lights around the house. I use to be able to use Alexa with it but in a recent update I lost all connection and the effects tab is all messed up. Again, this app has some AMAZING features, it’s just not a very polished app.

## Frequently asked questions about WLED

### What does this app do?

This application allows you to discover and control all your WLED-compatible smart lights from a single interface. It acts as a companion app for the free and open-source WLED software, aiming to provide a comprehensive smart home lighting experience.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include automatic discovery of WLED lights on your network, centralized control of all connected lights, and compatibility with the open-source WLED software for ESP8266/32 microcontrollers. It is designed to be the go-to open-source smart home lighting application.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It is a companion app for the free and open-source WLED software, indicating no cost for the core functionality of controlling your smart lights.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed to work with the free and open-source WLED software, specifically for ESP8266/32 microcontrollers. It allows you to control lights that are configured with this software.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include managing multiple smart light setups from one place, creating custom lighting scenes, and integrating WLED-controlled lights into a smart home environment. It's ideal for DIY enthusiasts and those who prefer open-source solutions for home automation.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.4 — 2019-08-18

No release notes.

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