What does the GlowStickGo glow stick app do?
Turn your iPhone or iPad into a colorful light stick for concerts, parties, school dances, and camping. Choose a color or animated effect, then make it your own with brightness, stick width, Strobe, and sound-reactive Beat Detect.
How do I choose a color or effect?
Tap the tab on the right edge to open Colors and Filters. Classic is free, with Stick & Light controls and Break & Shake. Full Version unlocks all other colors and effects, including Yellow, Rainbow Phase, Rainbow Cycle, Flames, Plasma, Black Light, and Beat Detect.
How do I turn on Beat Detect?
Choose Beat Detect from Colors and Filters. Open Glow Stick Controls using the left-edge tab, tap Start Beat Detect, and allow microphone access when prompted. Play nearby music and adjust Sound Sensitivity to find the response you like. Beat Detect is included with Full Version.
How do I adjust Beat Detect’s response to music?
With Beat Detect selected, open Glow Stick Controls and move the Sound Sensitivity slider. Try a higher sensitivity for quieter music and a lower setting in a loud venue. If microphone access needs updating, open your device’s Settings, find GlowStickGo, and enable Microphone, then return to the app and tap Start Beat Detect.
How do I turn on the Strobe light?
Strobe is part of Full Version. Choose a color, open Glow Stick Controls with the left-edge tab, and switch Strobe on for a flashing glow. Switch it off whenever you want a steady light. Pick a glow style and brightness that suit your event and the people around you.
How can I use the glow stick app during a roadside stop?
From a safe place away from traffic, use free Classic and adjust Brightness for a visible screen light alongside your vehicle’s hazard lights and reflective equipment. Full Version adds Strobe when a flashing effect is appropriate for your surroundings. Keep your phone ready for calls and follow emergency responders’ guidance.
How do I make the glow brighter or wider?
Open Glow Stick Controls using the left-edge tab. Move Brightness to adjust the glow and Stick Width to make the light stick narrower or wider. You can also adjust your device’s display brightness to suit the room.
How do I hide the controls and bring them back?
Hide Controls is part of Full Version. Turn it on in Glow Stick Controls for a clear view of your light stick. Double-tap the glow screen to bring the controls back.
Can I use GlowStickGo as a camping tent light?
Choose free Classic and set a comfortable brightness for a steady ambient glow inside your tent. Full Version adds other colors, including Yellow. Place your phone on a stable surface and pair it with your camping lantern or headlamp for the evening.
Can I match glow bracelets, necklaces, and party colors?
Yes. Choose a glow stick color that complements your glow bracelets, glow necklaces, balloons, and other glowing party accessories. Friends can pick the same color for a school dance, birthday party, or concert, or mix colors for a rainbow crowd.
How does a reusable glow stick app reduce disposable glow-stick waste?
Use the screen on the iPhone or iPad you already own in place of a disposable plastic glow stick. Each replacement avoids that glow stick’s plastic casing and chemical contents. For example, replacing one glow stick at a monthly event could avoid 12 disposable glow sticks over a year.