Reviews of Smartlights Countdown

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List of user reviews and ratings for Smartlights Countdown

Total ratings

2.85 (Rating count: 87)

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Review summary

Users appreciate the app's functionality when it successfully connects, finding it easy to set up countdowns for Christmas and other events. However, a majority report Bluetooth connection problems, causing syncing failures and errors like BLE errors. Some users criticize unnecessary permissions and occasional inaccurate countdown displays. Patience and following detailed instructions seem key for successful use, but ongoing connectivity issues and technical glitches detract from overall experience.

Pros

Works great when set up correctly and following instructions.
Easy to use for syncing countdowns once connected.
App allows for countdowns to Christmas and other events.
Bluetooth connection, once established, syncs date and time properly.
Helpful customer insights on connecting via Bluetooth and troubleshooting.

Cons

Bluetooth connectivity issues are common; many users report inability to connect or frequent disconnections.
App often fails to sync countdown or changes in date/time don't register.
BLE error messages frequently occur, leading to user frustration.
App requests unclear permissions like managing phone calls, which users find unnecessary.
Projector sometimes displays incorrect countdown days (one day less) and the connection process can be cumbersome.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.90

All time rating average: 2.85

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Date	Author	Comment
2021-12-26	So*****	Works great just wish that the countdown to Christmas and more was accessible with this projector @ $40.00 bucks that should have been made possible, I've bought lights that cost less that project and it came with changing plates. 12/25/2021. I've used it for 2 years now.
Works great just wish that the countdown to Christmas and more was accessible with this projector @ $40.00 bucks that should have been made possible, I've bought lights that cost less that project and it came with changing plates. 12/25/2021. I've used it for 2 years now.
2021-12-20	Da*****	This does one thing - connect to my Countdown to Christmas projector - and sync the date/time. Ok so you can have it count down to other events/dates as well.
This does one thing - connect to my Countdown to Christmas projector - and sync the date/time. Ok so you can have it count down to other events/dates as well.
2021-12-11	Ri*****	Ok people. I was going to be like everyone else who can't get theirs to connect, and leave a nasty review. However, It's very simple. You don't have to give permissions to everything. Just location. Bluetooth will connect in less then 5 seconds after giving permission to location. You're welcome.
Ok people. I was going to be like everyone else who can't get theirs to connect, and leave a nasty review. However, It's very simple. You don't have to give permissions to everything. Just location. Bluetooth will connect in less then 5 seconds after giving permission to location. You're welcome.
2021-12-03	Cr*****	Used it last year and this year too. Connecting to Bluetooth to set it can't be a little finicky, but works well when set up on a dark area.
Used it last year and this year too. Connecting to Bluetooth to set it can't be a little finicky, but works well when set up on a dark area.
2021-11-30	L *****	The countdown to Christmas and More does not work so only half of this product works I get it error message BLE error...need a fix but don't think the Developer cares about his product because I'm reading all these people with problems and nothing's been fixed since 2017
The countdown to Christmas and More does not work so only half of this product works I get it error message BLE error...need a fix but don't think the Developer cares about his product because I'm reading all these people with problems and nothing's been fixed since 2017
2020-12-20	Ro*****	Great Product. A little different to connect but works as instructions say. Be patient and follow instructions.
Great Product. A little different to connect but works as instructions say. Be patient and follow instructions.
2020-12-14	Ed*****	Won't connect. Says device not found, but my phone's bluetooth finds it. What a POS
Won't connect. Says device not found, but my phone's bluetooth finds it. What a POS
2020-11-29	Di*****	Won't connect. Date won't change.. no way to 'sync'
Won't connect. Date won't change.. no way to 'sync'
2020-11-25	R *****	Will not connect to Bluetooth....Why does it need to manage my phone calls? Makes no sense.
Will not connect to Bluetooth....Why does it need to manage my phone calls? Makes no sense.
2019-12-09	A *****	This app won't sync at all. What a disappointment and waste of money.
This app won't sync at all. What a disappointment and waste of money.