# LotusLanternX

> Lotus Lantern

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1279356519](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1279356519)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1279356519`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (5,874 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.8.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2017-09-16
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lotuslanternx/id1279356519)
- **Website:** [https://elkble.com](https://elkble.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.easytrack.net.cn/download/PrivacyPolicy](http://www.easytrack.net.cn/download/PrivacyPolicy)

## Description

LotusLanternX is a BLE 4.0 mobile app designed to control RGB(W) LED strips, offering precise brightness and color adjustments for custom lighting.

It includes music and microphone rhythm modes and a library of transition patterns, enabling dynamic effects for home decor, parties, and creative lighting projects.

## Rankings

- #31,957 — Overall
- #3 — light

## Review summary

User reviews largely report that LotusLanternX struggles with reliability and usability. The most recurring complaints are difficulty or inability to connect to lights and unstable performance (flickering or color changes), plus a limited, often nonfunctional music feature (Apple Music only). Many describe the UI as confusing and say lights cannot be renamed or easily managed in groups. They also request integrations (Alexa) and more timers/routines. A few notes of color richness when the app connects are mentioned as a rare positive.

### Pros

- Colorful lighting with nice colors when the app works.
- Basic light control (on/off) and color changes are available in some cases.
- Initial connection and brief color customization can work for some users.

### Cons

- Repeated connectivity issues; fails to connect to lights or loses connection frequently.
- Lights flicker or do not stay on a solid color; color accuracy often mismatched.
- Music features are limited or nonfunctional (Apple Music only; requests for Spotify compatibility).
- Poor UX and confusing UI; difficulty renaming/unlinking lights and grouping.
- Missing integrations and features (Alexa, multiple timers/routines) and limited timer options.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1279356519)