FluvalSmart

Name: FluvalSmart
Rating: 2.5 (534 reviews)
Author: Rolf C Hagen Inc.

By: Rolf C Hagen Inc.

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Features & Capabilities

FluvalSmart is a Chrome extension that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.0 to control Fluval Bluetooth LEDs. It supports Fluval Aquasky, Plant Spectrum, Plant Nano, Marine Spectrum, and Marine Nano LEDs, and offers manual, auto, and pro modes with independent color channel control and multiple presets.

Key features include per-channel color customization and Aquasky dynamic effects. This extension is designed for Chrome and requires BLE 4.0-capable devices; it's ideal for precise aquarium lighting control.

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By:

Rolf C Hagen Inc.

Rating:

2.50

(534) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.2.2 Last updated: 2024-07-20

Version code:

867623359

Creation date:

2016-11-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

11.93MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 100,456 ▼ 707

Other platforms

FluvalSmart (v1.1.11)

564,357 3.62

(2,122)

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Developed by:

Rolf C Hagen Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fluvalsmart/id1179249357

User Reviews

Users generally praise the FluvalSmart lights themselves and some advanced control features, but the app is the dominant pain point. Repeated Bluetooth connectivity issues, a difficult and clunky UI, and frequent non-functionality undermine the hardware’s potential. Many prefer the older app over the current connect app, and note a lack of updates. Overall, hardware quality is good, but the app experience is a major obstacle for many.

Pros

The FluvalSmart lighting hardware is solid/great when functioning (lights themselves are awesome and perform well).
The app offers advanced controls such as ramping, spectrum control, and 24-hour scheduling that enable detailed customization.
The older Fluval app is still considered more reliable than the newer 'connect' app by several users.

Cons

Frequent Bluetooth/connectivity failures and unreliable pairing make the app hard to use.
The app UI/UX is widely criticized as clunky, confusing, and hard to navigate (especially for scheduling and time inputs).
The app is often non-functional or unreliable, with reports of crashes, inability to interact with settings, and overall poor performance.
Lack of timely updates and maintenance for the app, with many users noting it hasn’t been updated in years and may have security concerns.

Recent reviews

I was really hoping that this would be much better than the standalone remote control controls. Instead, Fluval has taken what could’ve been a fantastic selling point and turned it into a downfall. Returned the whole unit because the app is so bad.

by Bo*****, 2026-06-03

This app looks like nothing has been updated in 20 years. While functionally it works, the lack of options/control along with an aging UI is not acceptable in 2026.