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✓ Works great, lots of features, minor flawsI am new to smart devices so I'm not sure what to expect from a smart device control app. But this one seems to do everything I need it to do. It walks you through basic set up of each device, which is especially important to a newbie like me. As others have noted, your Wi-Fi network name must match whatever your device's network is. It will scan for devices on your Wi-Fi network and can even tell you how strong your wifi signal is. Not sure if it needs Bluetooth on during device detection, but I activated mine just to be on the safe side. It recognized & controls all of my Maxico outlets & allows me to group them by room, task, etc. You can share control with others too. You can also program your device to perform tasks when certain events occur e.g. time, sunrise/sunset, humidity, etc. Only minor issues I noted were... 1) it didn't recognize any of my outlets from the main device scanning page. I had to move to the smart outlets page and rescan for it to find each outlet. 2) English language message errors e.g. "Successed" rather than "Succeeded". Note: the App Store has a similar app called JINVOO. It is essentially an older version of Smart Life. I recommend that you do not use JINVOO as it may not recognize the latest devices like Alexa. Stick with this one, it's newer/better..Version: 2.9.17
✓ Smart socket compatible with google homeWorks well with my living room lamp easy to set up. Voice activation with my google home works fine. I’m interested to see how it will work with a tv, If I turn it on will it just go to standby mode or will it actually turn the tv on..Version: 3.6.0
✓ Please do not buy these smart plugsI have many home automation devices that all work properly, however these will not stay connected. Sometimes they work with the phone app but it is intermittent. Despite several attempts to contact their support department there seems to be no response. There appears to be no English support for these smart plugs..Version: 2.6.0
✓ Feature RequestPlease add a feature that Smart life can receive web request. So we can trigger anything with just a url. This feature can easily replace IFTTT integration..Version: 3.17.0
✓ Wow wow wowThis delivers much more than I anticipated there is a lot of bang for my buck in the app and makes a very simple $80 Wi-Fi camera a invaluable security feature for my home and with it being so manoeuvrable I can you multipurpose it even keeping an ion my cat when I’m away!!.Version: 5.1.2
✓ Small glitch (or unannounced feature?) in ScheduleI’m using the to control a Durablow micro-voltage fireplace thermostat. Works very well for manual control. Also has a day-by-day/hour-by-hour schedule for a week. Problem is, if the device is following the schedule and you enter a manual temp change, the manually set temp, or any manual change you make to it then becomes a “Hold Temp” that overrides the schedule from then on. The only way I can find to get the device to resume the preset schedule is to go into the schedule, select the then current hour, delete that hour’s setting and reset the desired schedule temp. The is no “End Hold” function that I can find. Not even resetting manually to the schedule temp of the current hour will put the device back in the schedule. You must delete and reset the current hour’s temp to get the device on schedule. And if you then manually set a temp, it becomes a new “Hold Temp”. There are good and bad points to this, but nowhere do I find it explained in the instructions..Version: 5.6.0
✓ Great productVery good product,it’s accurate definitely recommend.Version: 3.38.1
✓ Works Flawlessly… for meI’ve read the recent reviews and I’m puzzled at all of the low review ratings. My home has ethernet connections at the corner rooms of the house. This allowed me to connect a wifi mesh system and allows me to control so many devices around the house for exterior and interior lights, garage, sprinkler system and all of the pool equipment. It’s all automated with rules around weather and time scheduled. I will admit, the only way I’ve been able to work around the Tap To Run in the Apple Watch app, is to set add those to the Siri Short cuts. If my phone is too far for the Smart Home app, I just use “Hey Siri” and run that shortcut. I did try to install the same devices at a friend’s home but we quickly realized that his wifi signal was not steady where the devices were located. This caused a lot of the issues I see in the reviews about connectivity. I would recommend that you first set up ethernet cabling at the edges of your home, buy a mesh wifi system and cross your fingers and give it another shot. In short I’m very happy and so is the rest of the family..Version: 5.8.2
✓ ‘Back’ buttonGreat device. Only issue is that the ‘back’ button in the top left of the screen doesn’t always catch on small screens like the Iphone. Works more consistently on the bigger screen if the IPad. Perhaps the button could be enlarged or moved to a different part of the screen?.Version: 3.14.0
✓ Worked Great until the last updatThis was a fantastic App. I could control my lights via smart plugs so that they came on at Sunset and switched off at various times. Also my outside lights would come on at Sunset and switch off at Sunrise. I never had to alter the timers. Now none of the Scenes I set up work despite me deleting the scenes and setting them up again. I keep trying various solutions but none of them work - I have to wait 24 hours between each test. Not a happy bunny..Version: 3.13.4
✓ Does what it says on the tin !Like a lot of wifi based products, can be a bit tricky to set up, this was tricky but doable and once done works brilliantly and very reliable with a easy to use interface. I’ve got four set up at my home and one at a second home all good, also have several nest products at both addresses, the nest/google app. occasionally invites me to add my smart sockets to the account, so far I have resisted this, I prefer to keep them separate for the moment. I would recommend smart devices and may look at some of their other equipment..Version: 3.20.2
✓ Household fully remote.I had suffered a severe back injury. The injury left me unable to walk. Placed me pretty much into a wheel chair. I have installed all remote light and receptacles in my house remote ones. The lights and receptacles are controlled for my cell phone and from Alexa home system. Also the climate control for the house is also controlled from the cell phone and Alexa. One regret that I have had I wished I had done the sooner to my home updating it to remote control. One does not know how difficult it can be sitting in the wheelchair trying to turn on a light or open the garage door for a salt delivery to the water softener. The system for the house is very dependable and can be done a little at a time or a lot at a time to convert the house. Sincerely yours Garry are Blaskie..Version: 3.26.0
✓ Really great app but just one thingThis app is really good it takes 5 seconds from the sensor activating then over WiFi to 4g this app for me is nearly everything I need just one thing to fully complete it if the alarm goes off and my phone is on night time mode you don’t get a sound notification so if your broken in on the night you will only fine out the next morning when you see the notifications on your phone see all the sensors that active and know you have been burgled if there is a way to do it I have not found such a sham but I’ll give it 5 stars because when not on night mode it’s fantastic.Version: 3.10.1
✓ Brilliant app just needs a widgetWorks brilliantly connects well and you can switch off lights even when your phone isn’t connected to WiFi! Could do with having a widget displaying your lights and their current mode though because it’s annoying having to fire up the app when you just want a light on! I know it sounds petty but you could probably take about 10/15 seconds to open the app when it should just be as simple as flicking a switch!.Version: 2.9.7
✓ NO PORTRAIT MODE FOR IPADS!!!This is a great and convenient app alternative to grid connect. would’ve given it a full 5 star rating, but i’d have to knock off that last star for the reasons below. one problem i’m having is the lack of portrait display orientation which i need as my ipad mini is mounted in a portrait recessed mount serving as the hud for all my smart devices. please add this feature as an option as i’m not the only one in this situation..Version: 5.7.3
✓ Reliable, useful features, great valueOver a few months use it has been close to 100% reliable. The price of compatible kit seems excellent. Have used for a garden hose valve with a daily/weekly schedule adjustable even from abroad, and room temperature sensors, and time/temperature schedules for radiator valves. Amazingly its linked-control feature works nicely: e.g. if room temperature above 20C set radiator valve to 17C - set up was via Scene… Automation, and Device… Smart..Version: 4.5.4
✓ Best smart home app on the marketI have about 10 Teckin plugs and others, and it controls them perfectly. It also has seamless integration with Alexa as well as automation. Really recommend. However, once i found all my smart devices offline despite there being full wifi. After research I discovered this could be because of a shift in my routers Ghz, with solutions telling wacky solutions of messing about with your router. I found an easy fix is just to forget your devices and reconnect them (the app tells you how to add devices if you forget). You will have to do this for each plug but it will fix the all offline glitch..Version: 3.28.5
✓ Great softwareFinds most wireless switches Etc. without too much problem I wonder how or if you can use it remotely that is the only thing I would ask in addition to this particular software.Version: 3.29.5
✓ Très bonTrès facile d’utilisation, pas de bogue..Version: 3.38.3
✓ Not dependable.I have two of their interior motion-sensing security camera’s with night vision installed in my small home for a little over a year now. First the good stuff, the camera’s give very clear video. Even the night vision video is clear. The camera’s are great. The big problem is lack of dependability. In the beginning I received sounds on my iPhone 7 Plus and my iPad Pro if motion was picked up by either of the security camera’s. Then I could open the camera app on my iPhone and watch whoever had entered my home. (The housekeeper usually). #1. Now the camera’s no longer send motion-sensor alerts. #2. Neither of the camera’s any longer transmit dependably. Even when I am inside my small home and open the app on my iPhone or iPad to view my camera’s. One time the camera’s will connect, but another time they won’t connect. Or, one of the camera’s will connect. But the second camera will not connect. This has become a big problem lately. Broadcast strength of my 2.4 WiFi is 98%. Neither camera is further than 20’ away from it. This is not right..Version: 3.17.8
✓ Smart Life Garage Door OpenerApp and Device work great! Tried from great distances (verified by Nest cam) and works every time! My “minor” issue is with the app! I have an iPhone 13Pro, to close the app window I usually swipe up… the app’s “open/close” button sits center, bottom on the page! When I swipe up to close the page I will inadvertently hit that button with my finger causing the garage to go active; and I’ve been surprised to find the door open and not closed. Finally figured out what I was doing. That button really should be located elsewhere. Probably not possible but would like the ability to set the time the app is actively illustrating the garage door moving up or down. My garage door takes 12 seconds up and 12 seconds down. The app up indicator stays active for about 20 seconds. Not a big issue but would prefer a more realistic time. On the plus side the app is clean and simple and does exactly what I expected! Great price!.Version: 4.0.0
✓ Excellent service by ScottHe is friendly & always helpful & professional in his service.Version: 3.34.5
✓ Fantastic RemoteI am very, very pleased with this app and the supported devices I have. After using the OMOTON outdoor dual plugs (Smart Wi-Fi plug IP44) for floods, I purchased the wall switches (OMOTON Smart Wall light switch). Slight hiccup on the wiring but fixed that and works perfectly. I can be across country or in my bedroom and control all the lights I have associated with these devices with this app. Love it and it automatically updates the firmware in the devices. So far cannot say enough good things about this app, super easy to use, rename devices, find (discover), etc. I have not been paid or compensated in any way, just a real life consumer that likes when things just work. I set up outdoor lights to come on at dusk and off at dawn, and worked just like it is supposed to work. I have not as yet set it up with Alexa to control, but may get around to it this weekend. Highly recommend..Version: 3.4.0
✓ Unbelievable device supportReally easy to use and they have really awesome helper tutorials to make any troubleshooting a breeze! Highly recommend!.Version: 3.18.1
✓ Love it but I see improvementsI use this app specifically for my Heat Storm independent heaters. I have them in each room for my basement as a primary heat source - it’s working really well. The WiFi enabled is an excellent option and to tie them all together to work as one unit is exactly what I wanted. It’s even better really based upon scheduling and custom cycles - more capability than expected....but, I’d like to know three key things when using the app 1) which programmed cycle it’s currently on, 2) how long it’s been on the cycle, and 3) what the temperature of each location is currently at without having to click into each individual the unit to see if I need to make adjustments..Version: 3.22.0
✓ ImpressedReplaced high end devices with devices that work with Smart Life. I fist purchased 2 light socket devices for just a on at dusk, off at sunrise, but since purchasing these, and seeing the continuous improvements and adding features, I have slowly replaced all of my devices. I’m not sure about the review on here that says Wem0 is better, it’s not, not at all. My only reluctance was that (obviously) I’m on apple, and my other devices worked with HomeKit. After installing my latest devices, I noticed scenes now works with Siri! Awesome new feature. It took me a few tries to realize I had to say “yes” after voice prompts to Siri. It would be nice to skip that step, but in no way a deal breaker. Keep up the improvements, but for now, you already score higher with me than 2 big name brands. Smart Life, for life for me..Version: 3.7.0
✓ Great AppGreat app and relatively easy to use. The only criticism I have and it does not affect the use of the app is the local pressure setting always incorrect. This is on the home page along with local temperature and weather. Maybe the data source for this field is pulling in the wrong data. Today it says 992mb when it is actually 1002mb. Like I say it does not affect the functionality of the app it’s just something that bugs me..Version: 5.7.3
✓ What happened to the widget?It was very useful. what happened to it?.Version: 3.35.3
✓ What happenedFirst the app work as expected although pairing some of my plugs was difficult and time wasting. After a couple months the APP got stuck and would not open. After a few days I removed it. In the APP store I found an app that looking identical but it’s name was ‘Smart Life+. I installed it. It work just like this app and the only noticeable different was the main splash screen was a larger tree of devices, etc. Today, not this new version (so I thought) is not in the APP and maybe that explains why the APP would not open. So, now for the third time I have to pair all my plugs and recreate scenes or activities, whatever. Alexa seems to be working as usual. So. I don’t understand how the Smart Life+ app was working in the background. Now I’ve installed this Smart Life app and there must not be a data storage for these apps. I need to pair everything again, recreate scenes and get Alexa to detect my plugs. This is such a mess with duplicate in my Alexa APP for every time I’ve had to start all over again. Crawling on the floor, moving my bed to get to plugs behind it. So tired and even more confused. Developer, Help! What happened to this APP? Where did the + version go?.Version: 3.12.7
✓ Usually a Great App - Half the Features Haven’t Been WorkingAPRIL 2023 - FIXED!! Thank you for finally fixing the options issues! Hopefully it stays this way. The app seems to be functioning perfectly fine now. (I’ll update if / when there is a fix!) Normally the app is great and everything works perfectly fine. It’s been that way for just over a year since I got the sunrise alarm clock (“Smart White Noise Machine”). For the last couple weeks, though, half of the customizable options haven’t been working. When I tap on the color options, half of them are fine, the other half go to an “error” screen and say to “reload” but reloading doesn’t do anything. I did all the normal trouble-shooting: Force-closed the app and reopened. Turned off my phone and turned it back on. Deleted the app completed and re-downloaded. Unplugged the alarm clock and plugged it back in (it’s the app that’s not working, not the clock, but why not, just to hit all the bases). Nothing has worked. There have been multiple updates on the App Store that I’ve installed but still nothing fixes it. Hopefully it will be fixed soon, I will update my review when it is..Version: 5.0.2
✓ Amazing!Simply amazing, the new update looks great too!.Version: 3.10.0
✓ Good but my light keeps on turning offThis app is amazing and really handy I just have two critiques to do with the system my light keeps on turning off at random times when it is on the white light I have checked to see if it’s on a countdown or a timer and it is not and when I put it on the other colours it seems to be fine is it a faulty lightbulb? Or is it just the app? I can’t really see in my room when it’s dark because all of the colours on the colour wheel are quite dark please fix this also my second reason is because on the colour wheel there is a glitch and when I put the colour on for example pink on the colour wheel the light will turn a different colour for example blue on the lightbulb so I can’t get the colour that I want in my room and I have to take a gamble by using my colour wheel knowledge I might just change back to a regular lightbulb if these bugs are not fixed because I’m sick of having a room where I can’t see a thing Thanks Heather.Version: 4.8.3
✓ Easy app to useThis app makes it easy to change the sensitivity ratings for surveillance.Version: 3.27.0
✓ Excellent but could be improved.I’ve primarily downloaded this app to monitor and control a remote location. I currently have a Wi-fi temperature and humidity sensor plus two smart plugs, one with a heater connected, the other a dehumidifier. The app works really well and the remote devices respond quicker to manual commands than other apps that I use (including the Philips hue app). I’ve setup notifications to tell me when the temperature drops to a set level and the same for the humidity... it works well but my only suggestion for improvement would be to adjust or select the frequency of notifications on future updates. Last night alone, after receiving my initial ‘temperature low’ notification, I received in excess of 100 notifications; as the app continues to report the low temperature notification every minute or so, until I disable notifications altogether. If I were able to set a duration between the same notification, say for example 30mins, that would make the notifications more tolerable. One could argue that the app is doing its job and I’d agree, but to build-in additional flexibility would make it more versatile for other uses and would definitely help me. A great app though, very easy to use with clear controls - keep up the great work..Version: 3.13.1
✓ IPad widgetI rebooted my ipad and working great now, thank you.Version: 5.10.0
✓ Basics are good, beyond this poor poor poorThe stepup is easy and intuitive to use and the basic operation - on/off, assigning rooms begins to give you confidence and then it all starts going wrong! Non of the more advanced functionality appears to work; for example the create a group function just does changes the tone of the lettering when selecting and changes back to the default scheme when you remove your finger - I am sure it should do more than this, like enable me to create a group of devices! Could be awesome and I hope bug fixes will resolve but until these arrive it is very average..Version: 3.13.5
✓ Easy to use - easy set upI have the exterior motion surveillance cameras. The set up and use was easy. Now that I have had them for about five months I would like to see two changes in the software: 1. I would like to be able to see all three cameras simultaneously one one main screen, and not just one at a time. 2. When a motion alert occurs a still photo is taken and a recording of the movement is made. In order to see the video of the movement you must scroll through all of the videos made during the day and find the time stamp that corresponds to the time on the still photo. It would be preferable that finding the recorded video would be easier. It would also be nice to set up viewing and use on a computer and not just phone and tablet. Those are the only reasons I gave it four stars and not five..Version: 3.13.1
✓ Fantastic buyI think this is a fantastic buy due to the fact that if I am at my mothers house I can put online so I can put on the heating from hers. I can also set the light the heating and the kettle to go off at 2:15 in the morning so when I get up the kettle is already boiled the lights are on and if it’s cold the heating is on fantastic by recommend it to anyone because it was highly recommended by myself my mother went out to buy them for herself to do exactly the same thing to make things a little bit easier for her so it is a goodbye.Version: 3.27.5
✓ The device is great, the app ... hmmTo the developer, please consider ordering the schedule table by time. It is extremely painful to look and work at the schedule of the plug when the times are not in order . I have a plug that I want to start through out the day for 20 minutes every hour, that means I will have 24 entries turning on and 24!turning off. They should show chronological fashion, but instead they ar in some odd order (probably by creation time) Or, you should allow for editing the list if auto order is too hard, so one can move the entries around and preserve the order the user chose to arrange. You should also allow to copy an entry within the schedule (copy/paste) You should also allow to take a device whole schedule and allow for duplicate/clone to another device. These are just the features for the scheduler, that I think would benefit the end user as well as your apps rating, as well as boosting your sales. What makes a device great is the app that has the best and most utilitarian features. Anything that imposes time wasting easily can be overcome by a competitor (would you not agree?) I am rating the app, not the device. Thank you if you are listening..Version: 3.10.1
✓ Works great!Smooth system with great extended coverage as it seems all devices link! If something ever fails, just redo it like it was new without changing the name, and it will reconnect in an instant. I use all the features including several groups, timers, all of the settings offered on the light bulbs, and others. If power goes out temporarily, in a few minutes your devices will automatically be back on line w/o any input from you! I like the energy monitoring switches in various brands that work with this system and they all work very well! Of the colored light bulbs, I have found that the ones that are a dollar or two more than the cheapest will mimic the really expensive colored bulbs! Remember to get WiFi extenders or similar when you add lots of devices so that everything runs smoothly! When I add an extender, every device seems to be much quicker and no bobbles! Last note I will mention is that in 99% of any failures is your WiFi not this program! However, remember to reinstall any device that is not working per instructions that came with the device! BTW, I have around 35 bulbs and switches on this system and about 60 other devices and they all work fine because of an upgraded router designed to handle many devices as well as three extenders!.Version: 2.9.7
✓ Siri integration works wondersThis is honestly the best part about this app. I’m sick of buying smart devices that require extra hardware to be able to use voice commands. The team at genio really got this one right. Good on ya 👍.Version: 3.16.5
✓ Great AppThis is the perfect app for controlling garden pumps garden lights even when you are away from home you can switch things on or off ,fantastic.Version: 3.35.2
✓ It Was GoodWorked Really Well. Unfortunately it does’t work now i have the new ios.Version: 2.9.14
✓ Surprisingly competent app and hardwareI’ve owned and used 3 generic Wish smart plugs with this app for over 3-4 years now and I am impressed with how well they are still operating and how the app remains stable and frequently shows effort and support with updating it. I like the overall experience of the home life app and of course their controlling abilities on my cheapo (sub 20$ in 2018) Wish sourced 3pk of Smart Wifi Plugs to control lights and various items in my house. They work on the Wifi when I’m home and also work on cellular when I’m away from home- this app works perfectly and I appreciate the time spent to make sure all the various new devices I’ve owned since I began years ago have all worked with the app and it’s remained very stable and just as reliable as the big smart plug companies-.Version: 3.31.5
✓ Smart life appNice basic intuitive app if you like to set up your own settings, Scenes. Ultimately the products associated with the app are vfm which is why I have used the app. The app could be better in control and less clunky when using the widget. The app controls the Product and although I have many home utilities on the network smart life reconnects pretty seemless when unplugged and replugged into the mains. All in all I have less issue with smart life products and app than I do with the expensive alternative hue products. Smart life quality and credible products that genuinely work in your home at the fraction of the cost of Philips. app software and product software support also much easier to manage and work with. Thank you smart life - love your colour range, perfect. Thank you.Version: 3.22.0
✓ AmazeIt’s so easy to add my leds and all of my house lights recommend.Version: 5.5.4
✓ Last update deleted my accountNow I can’t log on.Version: 3.13.1
✓ Please allow reordering devices in listGreat app Needs ability to change device order. Keep up the good work.Version: 2.9.0
✓ Can’t live without it.I love this app. I control our lights from home or anywhere via the internet. Works great with Google and Alexa enabling voice control of all my wifi light bulbs..Version: 3.7.5
✓ The Best Of The BestOh, where do I begin? I'll keep it brief. These heaters are fantastic. They efficiently warm up everything in no time. Setting up the app was surprisingly straightforward, and I haven't even needed to use the remote since my device paired seamlessly via Wi-Fi, enhancing the overall experience. I adore everything about it and highly recommend it to anyone looking for user-friendly heating solutions..Version: 5.8.1
✓ Not a Smart Life with this app any moreRevised review on October 31, 2023 Volcano Technology Limited responded to my complaint and explained why the app is not working on my Apple Watch after a certain period of time. The explanation was “ For security reasons, the App will expire after 45 days of login.” I was not aware of this “ feature”, now knowing it I can log out then back in the app and problem solved. Otherwise the app works well for me controlling lights automatically, with custom programs or with Siri. I revised my rating, and based on my experience I do recommend the smart Smart Life app. Old review Lately this app is not working on my watch. It constantly wants me to log in to the app on the phone. But to do this, I have to delete the app from the phone, reinstall and log in. Please fix, it’s getting very annoying. Thanks. It’s been several months that I wrote the above review hoping that the app developers would check the problem out but nothing. I get on my watch every time “Add a device in your I phone Smart life app” and “Add a Tap-to -Run scene in your iPhone Smart Life app”. Not sure why this can not be fixed, worked fine before for years. Either an Apple update or a Smart Life update nixed it. Tired of logging out and then logging back in to have the app work for a few days..Version: 5.7.0
✓ Camera QualityVery good cameras clarity .. must buy.Version: 3.20.2
✓ Works as expectedI control one light and it works. Can also use google assist..Version: 3.31.5
✓ Latest version inherited a new bugThis is a great app which works really well but unfortunately there is a new bug in the last update. You can create groups of item (so you can control multiple devices with a single tap) but this version of the software won’t allow you to assign an icon to the group or choose a location because the require button doesn’t work. Unfortunately the writers can’t seem to understand this is purely a software issue and nothing to do with hardware..Version: 3.20.1
✓ Control the lights when I’m coming home lateI got this app to be able to control the lights at home so the dogs aren’t sitting in the dark when I’m coming home late from work. It works brilliantly and it makes me feel less guilty when I know the dogs are ok at home. I just need to find out how to control my dog feeder now!.Version: 3.12.1
✓ Unwanted extra step.The product work the way I was told it would but recently an extra step of opening the app came in which is annoying. Surely it’s not permanent. Makes me think about looking at another brand. Otherwise great price easy to use..Version: 3.17.8
✓ No more IFTTT integration :(Shame! Won’t buy Smart Life based products until IFTTT support is restored..Version: 3.17.8
✓ Needs updatingAfter updated to iOS 15.1 all automation no longer working and the schedule functions sometime doesn't work too. Updating... Just installed "Connect Smart home" app and all the automation features working well. First I thought iOS issues but it seems this app itself problems. Updated: in iOS16 now, re-installed this app, it works very good now (schedule and automation), widget function available too, but only ONE item can be use... while multi-product registered. I hope this will improve in future updates. Updated: widget function now allows multiple devices, but switches device still not working (even in other apps such as Mirabella Genio)..Version: 5.0.2
✓ HIGHLY Recommend! I love this alarm clock!I have never been a morning person. I have struggled my whole life with waking up on time and getting out of bed. This alarm clock has literally changed my life. I set my alarm to start turning the light on 25 minutes before the sound will go off to wake me up. I have woken up to just the light so many time before the sound even goes off, and it is such a better, more relaxing way to wake up in the morning! I have also noticed that I wake up feeling less groggy and have more energy throughout the day because I’m not oversleeping. I would HIGHLY recommend this alarm clock to anyone who struggles with waking up in the mornings, or anyone who just wants to wake up and feel more refreshed, less groggy during the day, and just overall relaxed in the mornings! The app is pretty easy to use, my only suggestion would be to add more wake up sound options. I usually listen to “River Sounds” or “Ocean Sounds”, but like a light “Rain Sound” would be cool or something :). My overall satisfaction though is still a 10/10!!.Version: 3.10.1
✓ Fantastic, Reliable Little DevicesI have now used these for over a year and have had no trouble - except understanding the instructions initially! TV, table light, outside lights and now Christmas tree lights are all controlled. Two are on schedule and two are controlled by phone / watch. It is very easy to change the schedule So easy and totally dependable and can be changed by either my wife’s or my phones. Have had no trouble with them, 2 being used every day and 2 less often but they do get moved around the house to control various seasonal electrical items. I thoroughly recommend them, don’t be put off by the price, they really work well and are now 13 months old..Version: 3.22.0
✓ This app has got a huge improvementThis is probably one of the best smart device apps I’ve ever used. It allows me to connect several different smart lights and smart plugs from other brands on just one app instead of needing to download multiple. It’s got a nice dashboard but I’m hoping for them to release some customizability, but this is outstanding great job developers.Version: 5.7.3
✓ Great appGreat app design! Only one problem, when making a schedule, you can’t change the colour of the light bulb :(.Version: 5.9.4
✓ Leading SmartI love this app. I can’t wait for other “smart devices to adopt it. I can turn on and off devices remotely. It allows me to setup multiple schedules. If I want a countdown for a particular device, yep it’ll do it too. It’s a centralized location for many of my smart plugs and light switches. You want to see stats on power usage for your particular devices, that’s in there too. I’ve not played around with sharing of the devices with other family members as I’m the only one at the moment using the smart devices, but it’s there too. I’ve only mentioned a few of the features I personally use , but there are many more and more I’ve not discovered. To the developers: Please keep innovating and adding more devices. One of the best apps I’ve seen. Thank you!.Version: 3.7.5
✓ I’ve Just Realised I’ve Been Using This App for Five YearsAnd it’s just been completely solid since day one. The odd bug over the years, but always swiftly and silently sorted in the background. My best advice - give a little time to room management, automations & scenes and don’t use this has just an on/off switch. This app and it’s connected tech is just fab. It really makes your lively routine quite nice and easy. Ah, the light has turned up in time for diner. Isn’t it nice how the lights dim with the evening? Another good thing about these - I’ve given some kit and a google home to my rather arthritic grandmother. Not least because that way she can call out if she needs to call anyone, but equally the lights turn on before the night comes in meaning no getting up and falling to get to the lights which. I am super impressed with this app and it’s makers and I would wholly rate this above the Hue system, to anyone whose effectively wondering if they can cheapen their experience. You can and do much better..Version: 3.28.6
✓ Great but cannot change tempI own two of the same air purifiers. Mostly I’m happy with it. They are silent and can pick up on air quality. However, I took one star off because cannot change the temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit in the app portion where you control the power and other settings like timer and schedule. It still shows as Celsius. I can change it on other parts in the main menu and profile section to Fahrenheit. I don’t like that I can’t change it everywhere since I always go to that page to easily access the machine to activate it on or add a timer. Not a big deal but really wish that could be changed. Other than that, I’m satisfied. I’ve had both for close to a year..Version: 3.31.5
✓ Worth it and we will never do without AGAIN!Keeps all areas safe. Doesn’t catch our cats night prowls. Except when another feline dare to try for their “UNLIMITED SNACK DISH!?!” Which are fun and amusing to watch. So, IMO kind of a WIN! Let’s us see packages delivered. Keeps all eyes on our pool. Another benefit. Only keep those “eyes” on your mind if you decide to go skinny dipping or hanky panky! While our daughter was at college my phone rang every time I arrived home. At first I thought she had some kind of intuition. Only later to have her tell me that the notifications let her know. So, another reminder of “eyes watching”. Adding, the clarity of voice speech from and to keeps the neighborhood kids OUT during dinner and other family times..Version: 3.30.6
✓ Great solid appWould have given 5 star and will give you a guaranteed 5 stars if you implement it you will make a lot of people very happy and your app perfect for the user and it’s a simple update to do. Could you give the option of a larger font size for the location. Home page needs option for large fonts there is a load of wasted space in each section so a larger font would fit. You have 7400 users how many of them use it in the dark to turn lights on and eyes sight not so good and worse in the dark.Version: 3.11.0
✓ A long time user’s reviewI wasn’t going to write a review on this, since I’ve been using it for so long, but after a recent update and request to beta test, I thought I would read some reviews to see what’s up. This app has worked flawlessly for me for so many years (4+yrs) on close to 15 devices, doing everything you would expect. It was relatively easy to figure out and super easy to use. I read some of these comments, and I’m baffled at how people function in life. It’s odd to see the flaky ones where people use their rating as a weapon and people actually said they gave 5 stars but made it 1 when something didn’t go their way, then when fixed they were like yayy you get your 5 stars again..... What??? I see these same types of keyboard hero’s on the other review sites..so ridiculous! Some reviews are mad at this app because they cant figure out the cheap device they bought, not realizing that this app is just the platform on which other companies hardware works. It’s like watching people buy cheap appliances and being mad at the electric company because their gadget doesn’t work! Bottom line...this is decent app that provides the platform to control multiple devices, they do a pretty decent job of trying to accommodate every smart hardware, they seem to get blamed for the manufacturers and programmers of the hardware but I guess that goes with the territory!.Version: 3.32.7
✓ AMAZING APP!!!I would consider this app to be better then Samsung smart things and oven google home. The UI is easy to use and navigate. I only suggest that you allow users to type in raw hex codes for RGB so we can make specific light scenes etc. This would make it easy to copy colour pallets from websites like Colour Hunt. Please Add feature 😢.Version: 3.23.5
✓ Overall great but has some kinks to work outOverall I love using this app. Have the lighting in several rooms in my house fully controlled by the app and once everyrhing is connected its super easy and can even be controlled remotely which I have found some fun ways to take advantage of ;) The pairing process for light bulbs seems overly complicated. For example two of my roomates lost their patience and opted out of using the app alltogether. Its a little annoying but is easy enough if you actually just sit down and do it. I also have some candelabra bulbs that will only pair if Im right next to the wifi router which is annoying but also, easy enough. Apart from that I wish the feature to create preset lighting combinations was more robust. Currently you are only able to create presets with white light. You cant create fun or moody preset lighting combos with colored light, which is a bummer. I dont understand why it's like that..Version: 3.23.5
✓ Update seems to work well.It took a couple days to figure out how to combine multiple devices under a Tap To Run and Automation Scene but now it is simple and works flawlessly..Version: 5.7.3
✓ FantasticBeen a pleasure on smart life. I wish I could get my cameras on here..Version: 3.24.5
✓ Great appThis app is fantastic.Version: 3.17.0
✓ Favourites?I really like this app. It’s simple to use, and i like to have custom colours (as well as the disco installed by the app creators). But when i play around and see what colours i like, and i find a colour with specific saturation/brightness, i use it for as long as i can, but i eventually have to turn it off. When i go back on to the app, i usually change the colour, and i’m never able to fine the same colours. This could be resolved with a “favourites” area, where we are able to save the colours we like. Just a thought..Version: 3.14.0
✓ Tuya cloud can be slowGetting the automation list from a Tuya cloud takes too long - caching last result in the app and just updating any differences after if anything has changed would be more usable.Version: 3.24.0
✓ Had these RGB smart bulbs for 3 years now and they still work great!!I’ve had these lights for three years now and they work very well. Indoor and outdoor; two of them are my porch lights with no cover. The only reason I don’t give five stars is because of the app. It’s a bit clunky, hard to use and I often have to the hit the on/off switch more than once to get them to work. The ones on the porch are set to the timer and that function works great. They come on at Sunset and go off at sunrise. I really enjoy the voice control as well. Even the white mode is adjustable from warm to cool, and are as bright as the white LED bulb that it replaced. I haven’t tried it yet, but there is a feature that turns them on when you get home and off when you leave via GPS..Version: 4.6.1
✓ Some work better than othersI purchased two light/fan fixture controls because the outside plug was so easy to install in the app and works instantly when I use Alexa. Not the case with the fan fixture control. It would not connect to my WiFi and all research online suggested I split my WiFi between 5 and 2.4. I find it ridiculous I would need to change my WiFi when other products connect with no issue. However, I used my iPad for the set up and it worked. I don’t believe my iPad is on 2.4 but I’m happy it works. The unit is great as I can control the fan speed ( up to three) and the on/ off of the attached lights. All this by the app or by my voice ( the whole reason I bought this device). I would prefer if there is a dimming capability in the app and by voice command. Maybe an update can make this occur. I will continue to buy Smart Life type products. They work great and without a hub. 5 stars for product but 3 stars for set up. If a dimmer capability is added I can see making this a 5 star product..Version: 3.19.3
✓ Works perfect every timeI’ve got six of these. I must admit I didn’t really expect much especially for the price but decided to try them. They are brilliant which is why I ordered more. So far I use them in my business to set my heaters going before I get there. The old fashioned timers are such a pain especially in lockdown with restricted operating days where you just couldn’t set them. I’ve also got one on my electric blanket and on my dogs electric blanket 😃. Perfect and well made..Version: 3.21.5
✓ Great concept and idea but lacking in execution...This app on the surface is fantastic and works as expected but delve into the scene setting and automation side of things and it falls apart at the seems. I’ve got 3 Smart LED controllers and had the expectation of setting a “Netflix & Chill” scene where I set the LED’s to turn on at 50% brightness with contrasting ambient colours. I’m in reality the only thing the app does is to turn the LED’s on to their previous state and not change any other properties of the LED’s. The app does control the LED’s individually or in a group via moving the slider and selecting a colour on the colour wheel. The tie into google home is great aswell. As I’ve said the app does do the basic control of the lights successfully but fails on the few advanced features it’s meant to offer..Version: 3.8.1
✓ Must have deviceThe Smart life WiFi sockets have been a real life changer in our house, with a recent burglary in our area it makes you feel happier that the units can all be programmed to activate lights in different parts of the house at scheduled times. The simple setup and ease off use makes any device that can be plugged into it, switch on/off with a touch off your mobile phone. Great product no complains 👍.Version: 3.14.7
✓ A great app but still needs improvementHad this app for ages, and it worked flawlessly. I set it up on two extra devices just to be used as light switches all was great. Then there apparently was a server/network issue and all the devices went leaving many due to location of plugs un accessible. Similar happened when our local internet went down. All the devices can see their network, and the app can see them but due to not seeing the internet it goes dumb. This is such a simple fix. That said The layout options are better than most others and its options to add devices is better than others. Seems also to be able to share with Googles app as well, which is not as good, as this one. Overall worth it over some of the paid for apps and the majority of free ones..Version: 3.31.5
✓ SuggestionsMake it possible to add some controls to control centre? Would be helpful, easy app to use tho and never fails.Version: 3.19.3
✓ Not the best but most practicalTrying to automate your home is a nightmare because every manufacturer tries to lock the consumer into their own proprietary system. Philips is the best known example so that buying one bulb means buying a Philips router and from then on any lamp or smart device has to be from Philips, which by a happy coincidence is about thee times the price. It also means each manufacturer has its own proprietary app. I have already downloaded three different apps. Fortunately, this app is open to lots of different manufacturers. It is also much easier to link devices because the devices are not trying to force you into its own app and ecosystem. I now make a point if only buying smart devices that work with this app..Version: 3.11.7
✓ SuggestionsI had a different bulb brand before buying this brand. The lights are so much more bright and vivid, but the app isnt as useful as the other brand. I want to be able to “favorite” certain colors to go back on. I want to be able to type in the color numbers if that makes sense. I also dont know if this is possible but the other app had an option to change with the sound. Also i could strobe light, have gradient changing lights, and solid changing lights, and i could pick what colors to choose from. I really like the quality of this bulb better but i miss the old app if that makes sense. Hope this helps!! All in all, if anything, please let me favorite colors so i dont have to meticulously try and find it again. Thanks !.Version: 3.13.0
✓ Love These LightsSetup of the 4 lights that were purchased was relatively easy once my WiFi was set to operate at 2.5 GHz. In order to get my dual band modem to operate at 2.5 GHz, I had to call my service provider for them to configure my modem to operate at this lower frequency as well. For a 60+ couch potato like myself, I’m so happy that I don’t have to get up to turn the lights on and off, that I can automate when to turn them on and off and that I can control whatever light color I chose from the comfort of my couch. For those who have an iPhone and have used others Apps, the App that controls these lights is pretty standard and loaded with features. I installed these lights today and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they continue to function as well as they’ve functioned today. Two thumbs up!!.Version: 3.11.7
✓ Good, but could do moreI use this app to link my WiFi bulb with my iPhone and Alexa. It works well, but still lacks some functionality. It would be good if the app allowed more options when creating scenes (at the higher levels/ front page of the app, as apposed to when you select the device and enter its programming - IFTTT only works with these scenes and not the individual bulbs scenes) with a bulb. At the moment all you can do is switch it on or off. You should be able to loop through colours and flash, as you can when you enter the scenes within the bulb options itself (separate scenes to front page variants) and if it could make the bulb blink when working with Alexa and IFTTT..Version: 2.9.1
✓ Great app, and hopefully getting even betterThis is already pretty good at what it does. Straightforward process for adding new devices, configuring the environment, and easy to integrate with other services (such as Alexa). Many thanks to the developer for making the app available at no cost. I did come across one possible bug. I created an automation in order to turn on several items at sunset. However, I cannot save the location details in the automation, so the system appears unable to work out at what time sunset is happening. This also made me realise that there is apparently no other way to report problems like this..Version: 3.4.3
✓ Disappointing updateI have been really happy with the smart life app I use on a iPad which controls most of my home but yesterday the latest upgrade changed everything .Why change something that worked great to some thing that is just disappointing the layout has changed the functionality has decreased and my biggest problem is that my camera now behaves like a I am viewing it on a phone please change the app back to what it was this upgrade has ruined it this was a five star app now only one star ..Version: 3.30.0
✓ Smart homeWell designed app.Working 100%..Version: 3.21.1
✓ ConnectionMost of the problems I have with my camera are caused by my internet connection. When the camera seems sluggish, so is my connection. Increased distance from the router is not a huge problem. The cloud recordings are good but not perfect. SD cards work a little better. The picture quality itself is awesome. Location of the camera determines effectiveness of tracking and motion detection. Closer to the body being recorded is better. Too much distance and activation is choppy. If you try to test it too much you’ll get frustrated. Work on camera location and let that location ride a day or two, then try a different location. You will see differences in motion activation with different locations. I’ve found that higher locations work best..Version: 3.13.5
✓ Excellent supportI had an issue with app crashing after the recent update. Tuya team were super quick to help to resolve the issue!.Version: 5.9.1
✓ Works ok mostlyWow, I was just going to see if there were any other complaints about the app have issues on iPhones. I pull up one of my devices and it won’t let me edit it. It’s like the app doesn’t recognize finger touches at the top part of the screen. I’ve got no other real issues and don’t have this problem on my iPad. After reading all these recent negative reviews though I feel lucky . I’m crossing my fingers and hoping none of this stuff starts happening to me because I use the app to control a whole house full of smart switches, bulbs and even my low voltage landscape lighting. I do have some issues when initially adding a device but I just started using the backup method and get it added within a couple minutes..Version: 5.9.4
✓ Fan switch issueYour latest bug fix has stopped me from being able to use my fan switches, not happy. When I press the fan icon it takes me to a blank white screen.Version: 2.9.14
✓ Great product!With the switch from incandescent to LED light bulbs our old dimmer was unable to turn the lights down without initiating a flickering that was so annoying we had to keep the lights on full bright or turn them all the way off. We tried different brands of light bulbs (more expensive ones), to no avail. When we noticed the old switch had started arching because the contacts on the dimmer were wearing out, we decided to upgrade. The installation instructions that came with the smart life switch were easy to understand and I was able to install and connect it to our WiFi without any trouble, myself. When we first turned it on the flicker returned but we soon discovered the ability to change dimmer modes with the smart life app which solved the problem completely. We were so happy with our smart life switch, I convinced my mother to order one which I installed for her. Funny side note: while I was at my mother’s house doing her demonstration and showing her how to navigate the app by showing her how on my phone, I slid the dimmer up and down and because I was connected to my mothers WiFi, I startled my wife who was at home and witnessed the unexplained brightening and dimming..Version: 3.22.0
✓ Type in WiFi Network Name manually ?I love the app but guys could you please fix this issue ? Before, the app was showing the Network Name to which the phone was connected to. Now not anymore and you have to type it in manually making the pairing process more difficult. I am an electrician and I can tell you that many of my customers that are not very good with smartphones and find this not very helpful. I hope you’ll fix this soon as I love the app !.Version: 3.13.4
✓ Five months on, it never works properlyDevices are often offline out of no reasons. Reboot the WiFi, worked for a while then offline again, and repeat. Frustrating. Devices themselves often never worked properly. Among more than 20 devices I bought one was burnt, three never been able to get connected no matter how many attempts. One although connected, often fails to be online after each WiFi reboot. Very disappointed.Version: 3.13.0
✓ Works great, easy to use with great functionI have no less than 4 apps and a hub to run various WiFi devices. This works great, after you get the trick of turning the lights off and on several times, setup is a breeze and unplugging and power outages are not problematic as with other devices in loosing connectivity when power comes back on. The light controls are amazing and amazing with Alexa also. The trick is that the color on the app does not always match the light. If you think of it as a suggestion of color rather than the actual color. It is not the app, rather the color bulbs as I have three bulbs, all configured the same, will look different. It’s easy to match color and brightness to be the same. The schedule is easy to create and is very convenient. I will say I spent the least amount of using this product in setup, and I have had the best results..Version: 2.9.15
✓ Good - Needs More Color ControlLike the app a lot. But needs more color controls as far as automation goes. You can set multiple brightness and temperature ontrols for white mode in automation but not color mode. Note sure why. Hoping they fix that. If you set automation to set color mode and tell it to set brightness or temperature, it ignores color mode and kicks into white mode no matter what. You should be able, in automation, to select color mode, then any color, it’s Saturation and Bright level. Right now you can not. Right now there is slots for Scene Mode... allows setting speeds and such but unless you want a bunch of blinking light modes it would be more useful to have slots for every major color to use as automation. Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Teal. So you could have an automation to set all lights in a group or single bulb to that color with a touch or voice command. Hey Siri Bedroom Red. Better yet Hey Siri Bedroom Red 50 and all lights in bedroom change to Red at 50% brightness. I can and do... that with White Mode but can’t with Color Mode. That is a big waste of this technology and hope they sort it. Otherwise def LOVE..Version: 3.26.0
✓ Great AppAfter the last update, this is a really useful app. Combined with Apple Watch and Siri support it is brilliant. I use it with smart switches to control swim jets on the pool. The Automation allows me to customise sequences and turn anything into a smart appliance. Works well..Version: 3.17.0
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