WLED Max
The ultimate iOS app for controlling WLED LED strips. Auto-discovery, real-time control, and 180+ stunning effects at your fingertips.
Requires a WLED-powered ESP32 or ESP8266 device
Everything You Need to Control Your LEDs
Built native for iOS with real-time WebSocket control. No web UI needed - just open the app and go.
Auto Discovery
Finds WLED devices on your network automatically via mDNS. No manual IP entry required - just connect and control.
Real-Time Control
WebSocket connection for instant response. Adjust brightness, color, and effects with zero lag - see changes as you make them.
180+ Effects
Browse every built-in WLED effect with customizable speed, intensity, and palette. Find the perfect look for any mood.
Segment Control
Split your LED strip into independent segments. Assign different colors, effects, and palettes to each section.
Presets & Playlists
Save your favorite configurations as presets. Create playlists that cycle through looks automatically.
Multi-Device
Manage all your WLED installations from one app. Switch between devices instantly without any reconfiguration.
Full WLED Control
Everything the WLED web interface offers - redesigned as a native iOS experience. Fast, smooth, and built for touch.
Color & Brightness
Full RGB and RGBW color picker with smooth brightness slider. Pick any color and see it reflected on your LEDs in real-time.
Effects & Palettes
Browse all 180+ built-in effects. Adjust speed and intensity per effect. Pair with any of the 50+ color palettes.
Segments
Define LED ranges as independent segments. Each segment gets its own color, effect, palette, and speed settings.
Presets & Playlists
Save complete lighting configurations. Build playlists that automatically cycle through your favorite presets on a timer.
Built for iOS
Not a web wrapper. A fully native SwiftUI app designed around the iOS experience.
Home Screen Widgets
Quick-toggle your devices and presets right from the Home Screen without opening the app.
Siri Shortcuts
"Hey Siri, set my LEDs to movie mode." Voice control your lighting with custom Siri Shortcuts integration.
Native SwiftUI
Built with SwiftUI for smooth 60fps animations. Feels right at home alongside your other iOS apps.
Compatible Hardware
Works with any device running WLED firmware. That's hundreds of ESP32 and ESP8266 boards.
ESP32
Full feature support including multi-segment, large LED counts, and sound reactive effects.
ESP8266
Works great for smaller setups. Supports core features including effects, presets, and segments.
LED Strips
WS2812B, WS2811, SK6812, APA102, and more. RGB, RGBW, and addressable strips all supported.
Requirements
Device
- iPhone or iPad
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Same WiFi network as your WLED devices
WLED Hardware
- ESP32 or ESP8266 running WLED firmware
- WLED version 0.14.0 or newer recommended
- Connected to your local WiFi network