Sengled Boost vs SYLVANIA Smart WiFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sengled Boost
Extend your home's Wi-Fi coverage with smart LED bulbs that also provide illumination. Each connected bulb boosts your internet signal, eliminating dead zones and allowing for seamless streaming and browsing throughout your house. Control your Wi-Fi setup and lighting through a dedicated mobile app.
- Wi-Fi range extension
- High-efficiency LED lighting
- Dimmable light control
- Eliminates internet dead zones
- Mobile app for setup and control
- Available in multiple bulb types
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Sengled Boost: LED + Wi-Fi Repeater Say goodbye to internet black zones in your home with the ingenious Sengled Boost. With each bulb you connect, the range of your Wi-Fi is increased. More bulbs means more places to enjoy your content without worrying about slower speeds. And don‘t forget, they are great at illumination too. Boost gives you Wi-Fi where you want it, combined with high-efficiency, dimmable LED light. End Internet dead zones for good, as each bulb you connect increases the range of your Wi-Fi. Enjoy your shows, movies and music from almost anywhere in your home — along with an iOS app for Wi-Fi setup and lighting control to keep your spaces bright. Available in A60/19, BR30, and PAR38 bulb types.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SYLVANIA Smart WiFi at 4.6 against Sengled Boost's 3.2. SYLVANIA Smart WiFi also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 9). Sengled Boost's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYLVANIA Smart WiFi has 7.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Sengled Boost's written reviews are positive against 25% of SYLVANIA Smart WiFi's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sengled Boost | SYLVANIA Smart WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (9 ratings) | 4.6 (7.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 24.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 7.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sengled Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. | LEDVANCE LLC |
Customer experience
Sengled Boost
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi
Bugs and requests
Sengled Boost
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Sengled Boost
No in-app purchases
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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