Comparison

Sengled Pulse vs SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sengled Pulse

This smart LED light bulb integrates a high-quality JBL Bluetooth speaker, offering a combined lighting and audio experience. Control both dimmable lighting and music directly from a smart device via a free app, eliminating the need for extra wires or remotes.

Highlights
  • Dimmable LED lighting
  • JBL Bluetooth speaker
  • Smart device app control
  • Wire-free setup
  • Customizable mood lighting and music
Features
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The Sengled Pulse, Pulse Solo smart LED light bulb combine the energy efficiency of a dimmable LED light with the high-quality audio of a JBL Bluetooth speaker to provide a premier home entertainment experience that you can easily control with a free app on a smart device. Simply twist Pulse, Pulse Solo into any standard light socket, and adjust both lighting and sound from almost any Bluetooth enabled device, including your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Experience the soaring highs and the rich stereo sound of JBL combined with warm, dimmable lighting, without the fuss of speaker wires, power cords, or an independent remote control. Pulse disappears into the lighting fixtures you already own, so you can enjoy your favorite music and mood lighting, all while accessing an existing power source Our intuitive iOS app offers seamless control of both light and sound while listening to your favorite streamed music or media, offering you the ability to customize your light and music to suit any mood.

About

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

Control your smart lighting devices remotely. Organize lights by room, customize colors and brightness, and set schedules. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Quick device setup
  • Organize devices by groups/rooms
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Voice control with Alexa/Google Assistant
  • Dynamic color presets and custom effects
  • Music sync lighting
  • Bio-Adaptive Lighting mode
  • Vacation Mode
  • Create automations and schedules
  • Share device controls
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Manage your SYLVANIA Smart WiFi devices with SYLVANIA Smart WiFi App. • Quick and Easy Setup – connect new devices in seconds. • Organize your devices by groups and rooms to control them with a simple touch. • Control your devices from anywhere – turn on/off, customize the brightness and color to match your mood, an occasion, or the time of day. You can use the app to control your devices wherever you have an internet connection. • Voice control – use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker to control your devices with just your voice. It’s as easy as, “Alexa, turn the lights to red,” or say, “Hey Google, dim the lights to 50%.” • Use default dynamic presets of color effects or customize your own. • Sync your compatible color lights to the sound of your music and have a party. • Regulate your circadian rhythm with Bio-Adaptive Lighting mode with compatible lighting devices. You can use the default setting or customize your own setting. The light will automatically change color and brightness based on the time of day. • When away from home, use the Vacation Mode to fool burglars. • Create automations to simplify your life. Never return home to a dark house. Set timer to turn on the lights to wake you up in the morning. You can even use it to indicate the weather – for example turning the light to blue if it’s raining outside. • Share controls with friends and family. Rethink, reimagine, and relive your home experience with SYLVANIA SMART+ devices. For more information about SYLVANIA SMART WiFi products, visit https://shop.ledvanceus.com

Screenshots

Sengled Pulse3 screens
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SYLVANIA Smart WiFi at 4.6 against Sengled Pulse's 2.3. SYLVANIA Smart WiFi also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 164). Sengled Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYLVANIA Smart WiFi has 7.4K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sengled Pulse versus SYLVANIA Smart WiFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSengled PulseSYLVANIA Smart WiFi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (164 ratings)4.6 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better24.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1647.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB220 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSengled Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.LEDVANCE LLC

Customer experience

Sengled Pulse

All ratings162 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative64.6%

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

All ratings7,374 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral14.2%
Negative61.3%

User reviews

Sengled Pulse

From 164 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy installation and setup
  • 🔊 Good sound quality when working
  • 💡 Innovative light bulb speaker concept
  • 🎵 Bluetooth connectivity functions
  • 🎨 Color and brightness control via app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App fails to detect bulbs frequently
  • 🐛 App stuck in 'searching' mode indefinitely
  • ⚠️ Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
  • ⚠️ Connection drops after moving bulb
  • ⚠️ Cannot control multiple bulbs simultaneously

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 🔒 Reliable connection
  • 👍 Convenient voice control
  • 👍 Affordable pricing
  • 👍 Customizable lighting effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Sengled Pulse

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App cannot find bulbs despite Bluetooth connection
  • App stuck on 'searching for bulbs' screen
  • Bulbs disconnect after iOS updates
  • Brightness settings don't persist after power off
  • App crashes or becomes blank screen
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  • Bluetooth conflicts with other devices
  • Rhythm feature colors change randomly
  • Music pauses when controlling bulbs
  • App doesn't sync with paired devices
  • Notification requests loop every 60 seconds
  • App incompatible with iOS 13.2, iOS 14, iOS 15.1
  • Satellite bulbs won't pair with app
  • Volume resets to 80% default
  • Bulb beeping interferes with sleep
  • Connection issues after app updates

Requested features

14 requests
  • Custom equalizer function
  • Timer and alarm functionality for bulbs
  • Default volume setting option
  • Ability to control individual speaker volume independently
  • Physical dimmer buttons or controls
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  • Desktop/Windows app version
  • Apple Watch app compatibility
  • Alexa integration and SmartThings pairing
  • Smooth brightness transition animations
  • Disable Bluetooth beep notification
  • Individual bulb labeling system
  • Cool white light temperature option
  • Mute button for individual speakers
  • Last connected device memory option

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lights randomly turning on/off
  • Schedules and timers not working as expected
  • Inability to delete groups of devices
  • Bioadaptive lighting feature not functioning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved scheduling and automation features
  • Better group/room management
  • More granular color and brightness controls
  • Integration with other smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

Sengled Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sengled Pulse free?
Sengled Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SYLVANIA Smart WiFi free?
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sengled Pulse or SYLVANIA Smart WiFi?
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi is rated higher. Sengled Pulse averages 2.3 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while SYLVANIA Smart WiFi averages 4.6 from 7.4K ratings.
Do Sengled Pulse or SYLVANIA Smart WiFi have ads?
Neither Sengled Pulse nor SYLVANIA Smart WiFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sengled Pulse or SYLVANIA Smart WiFi?
Sengled Pulse ships an update every 2 months, and SYLVANIA Smart WiFi every 2 months. Most recently, Sengled Pulse was updated on November 1, 2026 and SYLVANIA Smart WiFi on November 7, 2026.

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