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ReefBreeders App Integration Kit
ReefBreeders App Integration Kit
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What is it?
The ReefBreeders App Integration Kit replaces your Photon Remote with a cloud based wireless app. This allows you to fully control your Photon V2 and V2+ via our ReefBreeders App on your iPhone or Android smartphone. Our app is intuitive, easy to use, and has far more advanced programming capabilities than the default controller. You can control your Photon V2 Pro using your smartphone from anywhere in the world- as long as you are connected to the internet.
The
ReefBreeders App Integration Kit replaces your current controller chip, so you will no longer be using the included remote to control your light. All control functions will be handled via our ReefBreeders App.
How Does it Work?
The
ReefBreeders App Interface includes everything you need to get started- all that is required is 2.4Ghz home network connected to the internet, and an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. Once you install the kit and connect your light to the internet, it is fully controlled via the ReefBreeders App.
Will this work with Multiple Photon V2/V2+ Lights?
Absolutely, however you will need one
ReefBreeders App Integration kit per Photon V2/V2+. Once each light has the
ReefBreeders App Integration kit installed, you can group them together in the app, or program them individually if they are on separate tanks.
Is my light Compatible?
Any of our Photon V2 or Photon V2+ lights can easily be upgraded to the V2 Pro. They’re also compatible with the IT5040, IT5060, IT5080, and IT5012. Legacy lights like the Photon V1, V1 W, SuperLux, and Value fixtures are not compatible. If you are unsure on your light model just reach out to us and we will help you determine your lights compatibility. If your light was purchased new anytime after January of 2016 there is a good chance it’s a V2. V2/V2+ Photon V2 and V2+ will have 6 control channels, and a wireless remote with an LCD screen.
What’s Included?
Every kit includes everything you need to connect to your 2.4GHz home network using your iPhone or Android device.
- ReefBreeders App Integration circuit board
- New black powder-coated aluminum side-plate to fit the LED indicator and antenna (protrudes less than 1/4" from the light- and is about the thickness of a credit-card)
How do I install my
ReefBreeders App Kit?
Tap to download the ReefBreeders App
Très bon produit fonctionne très bien
Le montage esr très simple
Merci encore pour les conseils avant l'achat
Heavy tax website never ask, UPS add 57€ extra money to deliver or if I cancel I will be charged 20% of the price by ReefBreeder if I cancel the order !
Once I receive, the material don’t fit as expected on the support, so the small light who indicate the device status was no visible.
Really hard to set the device working with WiFi process… so I regret buying this integration kit.
The app have nice feature for sharing yours parameters and set you tank with parameters others already set.
Hey Roman,
I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the app and other features unlocked with the ReefBreeders App integration kit!
To address your concerns regarding import taxes:
We are not responsible for import duties and VAT levied by your local government. It seems that you have not ordered internationally before. Taxes and tariffs are unfortunately a way of life. In France, everything you buy has a 20% tax applied, it's just hidden in the total price. France has imposed VAT taxes since 1954 at around the same rate, so this should not be a surprise. Our local government does not impose VAT, and we are not required to collect VAT for other localities. That's all outlined in our shipping policy. The restocking fees are neccesary as it costs both time and money to process a return, on top of no longer being able to sell a returned item as new. This is outlined in our return policy.
The Indicator LED will fit the endcap when the board is properly positioned- this same board is already installed in thousands of Photon V2 Pros without issue. You are welcome to reach out for further guidance on how to position the board. Most likely the endcap just needs to be adjusted. Back up the 4 screws securing the endcap about halfway- then hold it in the correct position, and tighten each screw one by one.
Great product
I am very satisfied with the integration of the Wi-Fi card, but connecting to my server is too difficult and it isn't recognized (even though I use Wi-Fi with Red Sea equipment, which is easy to connect). I gave up on Wi-Fi and switched to Bluetooth, which was super easy. The app itself is good, but an update is absolutely needed to switch the time format from AM/PM to the European standard (00:00–23:59), as the conversion is awkward and spoils the programming experience—an update would be really useful. Otherwise, I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the Wi-Fi PCB, and the communication and follow-up from the after-sales support team have been excellent. 👍
Editing my original review after being contacted by ReefBreeders. This is a 5-star company hands down. I had an issue with my App Integration Kit and thought i was just out of luck and out of $175. They reached out and informed me that the issue was covered under warranty, and a replacement was sent to me.
Genuinely just fantastic customer service. Very happy customer.
Amazing upgrade, easy to install and works great. Very happy over my improved functionality on the lights.
Simple to set up with their YouTube video. Connected right away, much better than using the controller.
Easy installation with great directions. Great product and really enjoy ease of app!
I emailed in to the company because I had purchased a second hand light that I discovered, could not be reset because the reset button has been broken off. So therefore I couldn't connect it to the app or get it to work at all. They actually called me within 15 min of me sending in the email and walked me through some things to try and then when that didn't work let me know a new board would be needed. I did get the used light for a steal so even with the added price of a new board, it was still less than new. They were sold out online but because I had a light that wasn't working they offered me one of the few they had on reserve for "emergency situations" .. Shipped it same day, had it in 3. 5 Star customer service!!! I will be looking at reef breeders for all future light purchases, the app is easy to use and LOVE the manual mode I can flip on white lights for just 15 min to take photos of the corals and then it refers back to my settings. What a smart idea!!
Great upgrade for any of the V2 lights. seemless integration and control over various lighting schedules and options. The community feature is great seeing others schedules. I will be purchasing a couple more.
Received my kit within a week of ordering. Was able to install in about 15min with help from a YouTube video.
Setup was pretty simple once you get the wifi figured out.
Overall very satisfied. The only request I have is for a way to preview hour to hour settings on the app like you do with the manual remote,l.
Livraison rapide , upgrade wifi rampe Evergrow
Carte de mise en place et apps , manque peut être car je n arrive pas à bien programmer , la rampe ne suit pas ma routine , un petit tutoriel pour la programmation, sinon très bien 👍
Because of my own fault i didnt upgrade to the new app and integrate my light over to the new app. but i was able to get the updated board at a heavily discounted price. It came right away and was easy to install. and as soon as i turned the light on i was able to get the light linked to the app. its a great app and awesome light.
Great customer service along with helpful video to explain how to replace the new. Easy and quick delivery.
Very easy to install.
Light is back up and doing a great job.
The boards… for installation needing to take the whole top plate. When I took them off I wasn’t prepared for the LED lenses to be loose and half them slide around. Then the red rubber seals would not cut loose even with a utility knife used multiple times with force. After getting the rubber finally cut, the small connector would not come out without excessive force that caused us to fear it was damaged. Luckily it wasn’t. The second light was much easier because we knew what to expect and the red rubber was much thinner.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your feedback, and we’re glad to hear everything is now working properly. We understand the first-time install can be a bit tricky if you're not expecting the layout.
For others reading this, we want to point out that we provide a detailed step-by-step installation video, both on the product page and through a QR code in the box. In the video, we show how to safely loosen the red seals using a hair dryer or heat gun to avoid having to cut them, and we also explain that there’s no need to remove or touch the LED lenses during installation.
That said, we appreciate you sticking with it and hope you're enjoying your updated lights. If you ever need help in the future, feel free to reach out anytime.
No problem. Installing works as it's supposed to
A HUGE improvement over using the remote to program the Photon. What used to be incredibly tedious is now drop-dead simple. Reasonably easy to install and get running. Kudos to ReefBreeders for providing an upgrade path for their older products.
Hey Joe,
Thank you so much for the kind words!
We’re thrilled to hear the app made such a big difference in your experience. We know how tedious remote programming was on the Photon, and it means a lot to hear the upgrade made things easier and more enjoyable for you.
It’s always been important to us to support longtime customers by offering hardware upgrades when possible. Your feedback reminds us why that matters.
Thanks again for taking the time to share this and happy reefing!
Love this so much very easy to use , no more headaches were is my remote 😂
Logan is simply the best. He responded to my message almost instantly helped me diagnose my issue, and I had my replacement part the very next day. Can't get that kind of service anywhere else. Thanks Logan.
Any time Nuno, always a pleasure working with you, and thank you for your support!
Remote wasn’t working anymore so I upgraded with the integration kit I love the new features and the accessibility of the app. I would recommend everyone who hasn’t done the upgrade yet to dive in (no pun intended) and make the switch.!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for making the switch! I’m really glad to hear the new integration kit and app features are working well for you. It’s awesome to know you’re enjoying the added accessibility and control. We put a lot of care into making the upgrade process worthwhile, so your recommendation truly means a lot.
If there’s ever anything else you need or want to see added to the app, we’re always listening.
Always a pleasure working with ReegBreeders. Any question you have, they promptly address and help in every way possible. The lights are build to last! Love the upgrade program and the constant support and additional upgrades they bring to the table for the older led models!!!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re truly grateful for your continued support and kind words. It means a lot to hear that you’re enjoying the lights and finding value in our upgrade program and ongoing support. Our goal has always been to build products that last and to stand behind them with service you can count on. We’re excited to keep bringing new features and improvements your way!
It works great, easy to install and worked perfectly. I had no problems and great way to upgrade your lights without buying new ones.
Thanks so much for the great review! We're glad to hear the App Integration Kit was easy to install and worked perfectly for you. It's awesome to know it's helping you get more out of your lights without needing to replace them. If you ever have questions or need support, we're always here to help!
Excellent product and excellent company with exceptional customer service. Install was easy and straight forward. No issues with the app. Any questions were promply answered and solved.
The Reef Breaders integration kit and app are working great! It definitely brings the Photon+ light fixture to a whole new level! The ease of installation/implementation was great as well.
Additionally, Logan provided me with an outstanding level of customer service! Thanks
I cannot thank Logan enough for his support from replacing the part UPS lost through to my inadequate knowledge of tech !! Great support throughout fro the USA to the UK !!
The installation of the product is super easy and straightforward worst case scenario you can always go to the website and they have a how-to video The product works as described it was especially useful in my case where my remote broke and it was no longer able to turn on and off my light or adjust light settings such as blues and whatnot I was able to save my SPS before it was too late because this thing came in the nick of time however the shipping was kind of annoying on that I paid specifically for 5-day shipping and it took over 10 so that was a little irritating but I digress still love the product
Très bon produit fonctionne très bien
Le montage esr très simple
Merci encore pour les conseils avant l'achat
Heavy tax website never ask, UPS add 57€ extra money to deliver or if I cancel I will be charged 20% of the price by ReefBreeder if I cancel the order !
Once I receive, the material don’t fit as expected on the support, so the small light who indicate the device status was no visible.
Really hard to set the device working with WiFi process… so I regret buying this integration kit.
The app have nice feature for sharing yours parameters and set you tank with parameters others already set.
Hey Roman,
I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the app and other features unlocked with the ReefBreeders App integration kit!
To address your concerns regarding import taxes:
We are not responsible for import duties and VAT levied by your local government. It seems that you have not ordered internationally before. Taxes and tariffs are unfortunately a way of life. In France, everything you buy has a 20% tax applied, it's just hidden in the total price. France has imposed VAT taxes since 1954 at around the same rate, so this should not be a surprise. Our local government does not impose VAT, and we are not required to collect VAT for other localities. That's all outlined in our shipping policy. The restocking fees are neccesary as it costs both time and money to process a return, on top of no longer being able to sell a returned item as new. This is outlined in our return policy.
The Indicator LED will fit the endcap when the board is properly positioned- this same board is already installed in thousands of Photon V2 Pros without issue. You are welcome to reach out for further guidance on how to position the board. Most likely the endcap just needs to be adjusted. Back up the 4 screws securing the endcap about halfway- then hold it in the correct position, and tighten each screw one by one.
Great product
I am very satisfied with the integration of the Wi-Fi card, but connecting to my server is too difficult and it isn't recognized (even though I use Wi-Fi with Red Sea equipment, which is easy to connect). I gave up on Wi-Fi and switched to Bluetooth, which was super easy. The app itself is good, but an update is absolutely needed to switch the time format from AM/PM to the European standard (00:00–23:59), as the conversion is awkward and spoils the programming experience—an update would be really useful. Otherwise, I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the Wi-Fi PCB, and the communication and follow-up from the after-sales support team have been excellent. 👍
Editing my original review after being contacted by ReefBreeders. This is a 5-star company hands down. I had an issue with my App Integration Kit and thought i was just out of luck and out of $175. They reached out and informed me that the issue was covered under warranty, and a replacement was sent to me.
Genuinely just fantastic customer service. Very happy customer.
Amazing upgrade, easy to install and works great. Very happy over my improved functionality on the lights.
Simple to set up with their YouTube video. Connected right away, much better than using the controller.
Easy installation with great directions. Great product and really enjoy ease of app!
I emailed in to the company because I had purchased a second hand light that I discovered, could not be reset because the reset button has been broken off. So therefore I couldn't connect it to the app or get it to work at all. They actually called me within 15 min of me sending in the email and walked me through some things to try and then when that didn't work let me know a new board would be needed. I did get the used light for a steal so even with the added price of a new board, it was still less than new. They were sold out online but because I had a light that wasn't working they offered me one of the few they had on reserve for "emergency situations" .. Shipped it same day, had it in 3. 5 Star customer service!!! I will be looking at reef breeders for all future light purchases, the app is easy to use and LOVE the manual mode I can flip on white lights for just 15 min to take photos of the corals and then it refers back to my settings. What a smart idea!!
Great upgrade for any of the V2 lights. seemless integration and control over various lighting schedules and options. The community feature is great seeing others schedules. I will be purchasing a couple more.
Received my kit within a week of ordering. Was able to install in about 15min with help from a YouTube video.
Setup was pretty simple once you get the wifi figured out.
Overall very satisfied. The only request I have is for a way to preview hour to hour settings on the app like you do with the manual remote,l.
Livraison rapide , upgrade wifi rampe Evergrow
Carte de mise en place et apps , manque peut être car je n arrive pas à bien programmer , la rampe ne suit pas ma routine , un petit tutoriel pour la programmation, sinon très bien 👍
Because of my own fault i didnt upgrade to the new app and integrate my light over to the new app. but i was able to get the updated board at a heavily discounted price. It came right away and was easy to install. and as soon as i turned the light on i was able to get the light linked to the app. its a great app and awesome light.
Great customer service along with helpful video to explain how to replace the new. Easy and quick delivery.
Very easy to install.
Light is back up and doing a great job.
The boards… for installation needing to take the whole top plate. When I took them off I wasn’t prepared for the LED lenses to be loose and half them slide around. Then the red rubber seals would not cut loose even with a utility knife used multiple times with force. After getting the rubber finally cut, the small connector would not come out without excessive force that caused us to fear it was damaged. Luckily it wasn’t. The second light was much easier because we knew what to expect and the red rubber was much thinner.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your feedback, and we’re glad to hear everything is now working properly. We understand the first-time install can be a bit tricky if you're not expecting the layout.
For others reading this, we want to point out that we provide a detailed step-by-step installation video, both on the product page and through a QR code in the box. In the video, we show how to safely loosen the red seals using a hair dryer or heat gun to avoid having to cut them, and we also explain that there’s no need to remove or touch the LED lenses during installation.
That said, we appreciate you sticking with it and hope you're enjoying your updated lights. If you ever need help in the future, feel free to reach out anytime.
No problem. Installing works as it's supposed to
A HUGE improvement over using the remote to program the Photon. What used to be incredibly tedious is now drop-dead simple. Reasonably easy to install and get running. Kudos to ReefBreeders for providing an upgrade path for their older products.
Hey Joe,
Thank you so much for the kind words!
We’re thrilled to hear the app made such a big difference in your experience. We know how tedious remote programming was on the Photon, and it means a lot to hear the upgrade made things easier and more enjoyable for you.
It’s always been important to us to support longtime customers by offering hardware upgrades when possible. Your feedback reminds us why that matters.
Thanks again for taking the time to share this and happy reefing!
Love this so much very easy to use , no more headaches were is my remote 😂
Logan is simply the best. He responded to my message almost instantly helped me diagnose my issue, and I had my replacement part the very next day. Can't get that kind of service anywhere else. Thanks Logan.
Any time Nuno, always a pleasure working with you, and thank you for your support!
Remote wasn’t working anymore so I upgraded with the integration kit I love the new features and the accessibility of the app. I would recommend everyone who hasn’t done the upgrade yet to dive in (no pun intended) and make the switch.!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for making the switch! I’m really glad to hear the new integration kit and app features are working well for you. It’s awesome to know you’re enjoying the added accessibility and control. We put a lot of care into making the upgrade process worthwhile, so your recommendation truly means a lot.
If there’s ever anything else you need or want to see added to the app, we’re always listening.
Always a pleasure working with ReegBreeders. Any question you have, they promptly address and help in every way possible. The lights are build to last! Love the upgrade program and the constant support and additional upgrades they bring to the table for the older led models!!!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re truly grateful for your continued support and kind words. It means a lot to hear that you’re enjoying the lights and finding value in our upgrade program and ongoing support. Our goal has always been to build products that last and to stand behind them with service you can count on. We’re excited to keep bringing new features and improvements your way!
It works great, easy to install and worked perfectly. I had no problems and great way to upgrade your lights without buying new ones.
Thanks so much for the great review! We're glad to hear the App Integration Kit was easy to install and worked perfectly for you. It's awesome to know it's helping you get more out of your lights without needing to replace them. If you ever have questions or need support, we're always here to help!
Excellent product and excellent company with exceptional customer service. Install was easy and straight forward. No issues with the app. Any questions were promply answered and solved.
The Reef Breaders integration kit and app are working great! It definitely brings the Photon+ light fixture to a whole new level! The ease of installation/implementation was great as well.
Additionally, Logan provided me with an outstanding level of customer service! Thanks
I cannot thank Logan enough for his support from replacing the part UPS lost through to my inadequate knowledge of tech !! Great support throughout fro the USA to the UK !!
The installation of the product is super easy and straightforward worst case scenario you can always go to the website and they have a how-to video The product works as described it was especially useful in my case where my remote broke and it was no longer able to turn on and off my light or adjust light settings such as blues and whatnot I was able to save my SPS before it was too late because this thing came in the nick of time however the shipping was kind of annoying on that I paid specifically for 5-day shipping and it took over 10 so that was a little irritating but I digress still love the product