# fanSync Bluetooth

> Install a fanSync receiver into your AC ceiling fan and control it with fanSync.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fanimation.fanSync](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fanimation.fanSync)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fanimation.fanSync`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fanimation
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 81,765
- **Rating:** 1.56 / 5 (267 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6
- **Last updated:** 2020-02-17
- **First published:** 2014-12-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fanimation.fanSync)
- **Website:** [http://www.fanimation.com](http://www.fanimation.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fanimation.com/privacy-policy/](https://fanimation.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

fanSync Bluetooth is a smart solution that lets you control your AC ceiling fan conveniently through your Android device. By installing a fanSync receiver into your ceiling fan and downloading the fanSync app on your BLE-capable Android phone (Android 4.4+), you gain wireless control over your fan's functions. The app requires an internet connection only during installation; afterward, it operates via Bluetooth Low Energy for seamless fan management.

This extension enhances home comfort and automation by integrating existing AC ceiling fans with modern Android technology. Learn more about fanSync by Fanimation and simplify your fan control experience with this innovative tool.

## Rankings

- #241,508 — Overall

## Review summary

The fanSync Bluetooth app provides remote control for ceiling fans and lights with a generally user-friendly interface and convenience of automatic reconnection and settings retention. However, users frequently encounter issues such as app crashes, Bluetooth connection problems, slow response times, and unreliable controls that often require multiple presses. The app's demand for enabled location services also raises battery and privacy worries. While some find it functional, many express frustration with its instability and connectivity, recommending alternative methods or vendors for reliable fan control.

### Pros

- Allows remote control of ceiling fans and lights, offering convenience compared to physical controls.
- Remembers fan and light settings after being turned off, maintaining user preferences.
- Automatic reconnection to paired fans when in range, facilitating continuous control.
- User-friendly interface when app functions as intended.
- Compatible with a range of devices and supports multiple fans in the home or office.

### Cons

- Frequent app crashes and instability impact usability.
- Slow to connect and load, diminishing convenience.
- Bluetooth connectivity issues, with fans often not recognized or failing to sync.
- Controls sometimes fail to respond or require multiple attempts to activate functions.
- App requires location services to be enabled, which drains battery and causes privacy concerns.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fanimation.fanSync)