# FluvalSmart

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1179249357](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1179249357)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1179249357`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rolf C Hagen Inc.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (537 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-20
- **First published:** 2016-11-28
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fluvalsmart/id1179249357)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.fluvalaquatics.com](http://www.fluvalaquatics.com/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #90,502 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1179249357)