Reviews of Robotics - Smart Machines

By: Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG

List of user reviews and ratings for Robotics - Smart Machines

Total ratings

2.39 (Rating count: 243)

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Review summary

Users find the Robotics - Smart Machines app frustrating on Android due to persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues and app bugs that cause freezing and unresponsiveness. However, once properly set up, the app works well for some, and the robot-building activity is enjoyable. Bluetooth connectivity is more stable on iOS devices. Overall, the app needs significant improvements in stability, UI responsiveness, and Bluetooth handling on Android to enhance user experience.

Pros

Robot building experience is enjoyable and fun.
App works well once users learn the correct setup procedure.
The programming mode functions adequately on some devices.
Bluetooth connection works more reliably on iPhone devices compared to Android.
Manufacturer provides instructions to resolve Bluetooth connection issues.

Cons

Bluetooth connection on Android devices is unreliable or frequently fails.
App is buggy and crashes or freezes often on Android.
Bluetooth disconnection issues require restarting the app.
UI is unresponsive and difficult to operate, with issues in programming interface.
App requires location permissions unnecessarily for Bluetooth functionality, raising privacy concerns.

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User Reviews

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All time rating average: 2.39

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-12-26	Ti*****	Dec 2025- Using android, app does not connect to robot. If they fix the app, I would recommend this product. As it is now, buy something else.
Dec 2025- Using android, app does not connect to robot. If they fix the app, I would recommend this product. As it is now, buy something else.
2025-05-18	Ta*****	Even after much trouble shooting, we were completely unable to connect the app with the robot except for about 5 seconds. We tried different Android phones and an apple product. You can tell that the app creators unfortunately don't appear to care very much either because the bad reviews don't have any responses with help or advice. Very disappointed. My kids were so excited to see it work after we spent all that time building it together. All for nothing.
Even after much trouble shooting, we were completely unable to connect the app with the robot except for about 5 seconds. We tried different Android phones and an apple product. You can tell that the app creators unfortunately don't appear to care very much either because the bad reviews don't have any responses with help or advice. Very disappointed. My kids were so excited to see it work after we spent all that time building it together. All for nothing.
2025-02-17	St*****	I would give it a better rating if it actually worked.
I would give it a better rating if it actually worked.
2024-09-28	Ta*****	trash. very difficult to even figure out how to two sync. 1 android 1 iPad and 1 iPhone and none can connect to the system. Don't buy there stuff
trash. very difficult to even figure out how to two sync. 1 android 1 iPad and 1 iPhone and none can connect to the system. Don't buy there stuff
2024-07-26	Er*****	Glitchy
Glitchy
2024-01-13	Co*****	Could have a better setup.
Could have a better setup.
2023-09-02	Ro*****	Yeap, nope, doesn't connect!
Yeap, nope, doesn't connect!
2023-07-18	De*****	Doesn't connect
Doesn't connect
2023-07-08	Ri*****	Unfortunately doesn't connect Bluetooth to a Pixel 7 phone rendering the kit useless. Zero stars.
Unfortunately doesn't connect Bluetooth to a Pixel 7 phone rendering the kit useless. Zero stars.
2023-02-18	He*****	It takes over like 8 minutes to connect in 1 minute later it disconnects
It takes over like 8 minutes to connect in 1 minute later it disconnects