PLAYBULB

Name: PLAYBULB
Rating: 1.7 (25 reviews)
Author: miPOW Ltd.

By: miPOW Ltd.

Utilities

Features & Capabilities

Music and light - convert your boring old light fitting to a Bluetooth Speaker AND control the light from your iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 or iPod (5th generation). Play your favourite music, podcast or video sound wherever you have a light fitting nearby - bedside light, table lamp, ceiling light, the choice is yours. With MIPOW's PLAYBULB™ just turn off the power, screw out the old light bulb, screw in PLAYBULB™ and control it like a normal light, on and off from the switch. OR control it from your iPhone 5 without having to reach for the switch. Turn it on and off, dim it, brighten it, stream your audio to it like any other Bluetooth® enabled device.

The associated PLAYBULB App currently runs on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPod 5th generation. Version 1.2 has basic light control and Mode functions, future releases will enhance these further.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

miPOW Ltd.

Rating:

1.70

(25) 0.70

Version:

1.3.5 Last updated: 2015-01-29

Version code:

837066706

Creation date:

2014-01-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

51.63MB

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

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# 393,730 ▲ 556,761

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Developed by:

miPOW Ltd.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/playbulb/id733644808

Website:

http://www.mipow.com

User Reviews

Users like the concept of a light that also plays music and the ease of initial pairing, plus solid dimming and light control when working. However, the major pain points are persistent app/connection issues: the app often won’t detect the bulb, and the music feature frequently fails after updates. Many users also report needing a second app to change colors and having to manage multiple Bluetooth devices, which adds complexity. Overall, the device shows promise, but reliability is repeatedly undermined by software problems and compatibility changes.

Pros

Easy pairing/setup
Good sound quality when the speaker works
Dimming and light control perform well
Combines lighting and audio in one device, a strong concept when it functions
Overall positive experience when the hardware and software are working together

Cons

App often fails to discover or recognize the bulb (connection issues)
Music/speaker feature is unreliable or nonfunctional, especially after updates
Color changes sometimes require using a second app and managing multiple Bluetooth devices
Frequent software updates/firmware changes break compatibility or features
Inconsistent performance where the light works but sound is absent or intermittent

Recent reviews

It used to play music now it doesn't. I don't care about controlling the light it's supposed to be a SPEAKER.

by it*****, 2025-10-09

The whole point I got this bulb vs other smart bulbs was for the music feature.. I even went out of my way I got Apple Music thinking it would be more compatible and nothing. Not sure what I could be doing wrong.